Gervonta Davis reportedly arrested for striking ex-girlfriend

REIGNING WBA lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis’ future plans could be put on hold following reports that ‘Tank’ has today been arrested for striking his ex-girlfriend. The incident is believed to have taken place on June 15, as detailed in the report. Police information states that Davis was in a previous relationship with the victim.

Outlining the details, Local 10 news’ Digital Executive Producer, Amanda Batchelor, added: “As of Friday morning, Davis was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. His bond was listed in online jail records as ‘to be set’. “

Back in the ring and Davis, 30-0-1 (28 KOs), was upgraded to full WBA world champion in late 2023 following Devin Haney’s decision to move up to the super-lightweight division.

Since then, the Baltimore-born bruiser has made two defences of his 135lb world title, first sensationally halting Frank Martin before heading into a supposedly one-sided clash against WBA super-featherweight titleholder Lamont Roach, 25-1-2 (10 KOs).

Yet, despite many expecting that Davis would comfortably dispose of Roach, it was the latter that left the Barclays Centre feeling shortchanged, with the judges ruling a majority draw in an encounter that Roach believed he had edged.

Consequently, the pair have been in talks for a much-demanded rematch, with an announcement expected imminently. However, Fox Sports’ Andy Slater has now reported that Davis has been arrested for ‘hitting his ex-girlfriend on the back of the head and slapping her’.

The alleged incident has become the latest in a long line of controversies surrounding Davis, including battery allegations and charges.