An arrest warrant has been issued for WBA lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis related to an alleged domestic violence incident from late October. The charges include false imprisonment, battery, and attempted kidnapping, stemming from an event at a Miami Gardens gentlemen’s club.
Miami Gardens Police confirmed they are actively collaborating with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend Davis. Executive officer Emmanuel Jeanty emphasized the department’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable and protecting victims of domestic violence.
The incident reportedly occurred on October 27, when Davis allegedly entered the club where his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, was employed as a VIP cocktail server. According to a lawsuit filed by Rossel shortly after the event, Davis attacked her in a secure area of the club lacking camera surveillance.
Rossel’s claim details Davis forcefully grabbing her by the back of the head, restraining her throat, and dragging her through various parts of the establishment including the stairwell, kitchen, and parking area. The assault left her with visible bruising on her left arm before she was released to coworkers.
Police reviewed surveillance footage that partially corroborates Rossel’s account. Jeanty stated the investigation found evidence that Davis used physical force to restrain and forcefully remove the victim against her will. This evidence resulted in a judge signing an arrest warrant.
Courtney Rossel and Davis had an intimate relationship lasting about five months, ending a month prior to the incident. Rossel reportedly ceased all communication with Davis after their breakup. Her attorney, Jeff Chukwuma, confirmed the police findings align with their civil complaint and justified the state’s decision to issue a warrant.
This legal development came just weeks before Davis was scheduled to fight Jake Paul at Miami’s Kaseya Center. Davis was subsequently removed from that fight, with Paul replacing him by facing Anthony Joshua instead.
Gervonta Davis has a well-documented history of legal challenges involving domestic violence and a hit-and-run case. In 2023, he received a 90-day house arrest sentence and three years’ probation following a hit-and-run incident in Baltimore. It remains unclear if the recent allegations breach the terms of his probation.
Summary of Key Facts:
- Charges: False imprisonment, battery, attempted kidnapping
- Incident Date: October 27
- Location: Miami Gardens gentlemen’s club
- Victim: Courtney Rossel, ex-girlfriend and VIP cocktail server
- Law Enforcement: Miami Gardens Police Department, U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force
- Legal Status: Arrest warrant issued and search ongoing
- Previous Legal Issues: Includes prior domestic violence cases and Baltimore hit-and-run
Authorities continue their search for Davis, highlighting the seriousness with which domestic violence allegations are being addressed. Investigation and legal proceedings are ongoing.
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