Jake Paul’s highly anticipated boxing match against Gervonta “Tank” Davis is now in jeopardy after Davis was hit with a civil lawsuit alleging assault and kidnapping at a Miami-area nightclub earlier this week.
According to a complaint filed in Miami-Dade County and obtained by Fox Sports, Davis’s former girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, claims the boxer attacked her at her workplace, a gentlemen’s club where she worked as a VIP cocktail server.
The suit accuses Davis of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Rossel alleges that Davis dragged her through a stairwell and parking garage, and that the incident was not captured on surveillance cameras.
Rossel also claims that Davis physically assaulted her “at least” four times during their five-month relationship and made written threats to kill her twice in September. The lawsuit states that she now suffers from PTSD and anxiety and is living with friends out of fear for her safety.
This isn’t Davis’s first legal controversy. The boxer, who holds a 30-0-1 record, was previously arrested for domestic violence and served jail time after violating house arrest related to a 2020 hit-and-run crash.
With the November 14 exhibition bout against Paul now in limbo, Most Valuable Promotions—the company co-founded by Paul—issued a statement addressing the situation.
“Most Valuable Promotions immediately initiated an investigation upon learning of the civil lawsuit filed against Gervonta Davis in Miami-Dade County on October 30th, 2025,” the statement read, according to Sports Illustrated. “We unequivocally condemn any form of violence and are committed to handling this matter with diligence and respect for all involved.”
The company added that it will “make a determination on next steps once we have completed our review and consulted with the appropriate parties.”
In the meantime, Paul’s team has already begun exploring potential replacement opponents.
Sports Illustrated reports that an offer has been extended to Ryan Garcia, one of boxing’s biggest names, for a December bout. Garcia, who boasts more than 12 million Instagram followers, previously defeated Devin Haney before that result was overturned after a positive drug test for Ostarine. He later lost a title fight to Rolando Romero.
Garcia’s connection to Paul goes back to his public challenge following Paul’s win over Mike Tyson last year. However, an agreement between the two is considered unlikely, as Garcia’s promoter, Golden Boy, is reportedly negotiating a major fight for early 2026.
Paul’s camp has also considered other potential matchups, including heavyweight Anthony Joshua and undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford.