An arrest warrant has been issued for Gervonta Davis, stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident that authorities say occurred in Miami Gardens last fall.
During a news conference on Wednesday, January 14, officials with the Miami Gardens Police Department confirmed that Davis is wanted on multiple charges, including false imprisonment, battery, and attempted kidnapping, per ESPN.
Police said the warrant is connected to an incident reported on October 27, 2025, at a gentlemen’s club in Miami Gardens, where the alleged victim was employed.
According to investigators, Davis’ former girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, accused the boxer of assaulting her inside the venue. Police stated that Davis allegedly confronted Rossel in a back area of the club and then used physical force while attempting to remove her from the premises against her will.
Authorities said surveillance footage reviewed during the investigation supports key parts of the woman’s account.
“The investigation determined that Mr. Davis used force to restrain in an attempt to remove the victim from the location against her will,” MGPD executive officer Emmanuel Jeanty said during the briefing.
He added that the department is working with federal authorities to locate Davis. “Domestic violence is a serious crime, and we remain committed to holding offenders accountable and protecting victims.”
Rossel, who filed a civil lawsuit shortly after the incident, stated through her attorney that she had ended her relationship with Davis weeks earlier and had blocked further contact.
Her attorney, Jeff Chukwuma, said law enforcement’s findings align with the civil complaint already filed. “What the police said is exactly in line with our lawsuit,” he said, noting that a judge ultimately approved the warrant based on the evidence presented.
The case has already had ripple effects beyond the courtroom. Davis was scheduled to face Jake Paul in a high-profile bout in Miami, but he was removed from the event.
Paul instead fought Anthony Joshua in December.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Victims can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for confidential support, safety planning, and local resources. Assistance is available 24/7 by phone, text, and online chat.