Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Gervonta Davis

Public opinion and media debates around Gervonta Davis—discover key moments of controversy.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis is an American professional boxer. He currently holds the WBA lightweight title (since 2023) and previously held the WBA Regular lightweight title (2019-2023). Davis has also been the IBF super featherweight champion (2017), a two-time WBA super featherweight champion (2018-2020), and the WBA super lightweight champion (2021). His career is marked by multiple world titles across different weight classes.

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August 1, 2017: Alleged assault incident

According to Maryland court records, on August 1, 2017, the alleged first-degree aggravated assault incident that led to the arrest warrant for Gervonta Davis took place.

August 26, 2017: Davis Wins Against Fonseca, Stripped of IBF Title

On August 26, 2017, Gervonta Davis defeated Francisco Fonseca by KO in round eight on the Mayweather-McGregor undercard. However, Davis was stripped of his IBF title after weighing in over the limit.

September 19, 2017: Arrest warrant issued for Davis

On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Gervonta Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. An amount of $100,000 unsecured bond was posted for Davis' release.

November 29, 2017: Charges dropped against Davis

On November 29, 2017, the charges against Gervonta Davis for the alleged assault were dropped by Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend. Davis and Wheeler embraced and walked out of the courtroom together.

September 14, 2018: Davis Arrested in Washington, D.C.

On September 14, 2018, Gervonta Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. for engaging in a fist fight. Both men tried to flee before the police arrived.

February 1, 2020: Davis arrested on domestic violence charges

On February 1, 2020, Gervonta Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami. He was seen grabbing the woman's shirt "with his right hand close to her throat" and dragged her to a separate room.

November 2020: Car Crash

In November 2020, Gervonta Davis allegedly caused a serious car crash after running a red light after a birthday party in downtown Baltimore. His Lamborghini Urus struck another car and left it smoking, sending its four occupants to the hospital, including a pregnant woman.

March 22, 2021: Davis indicted on fourteen counts for car crash

On March 22, 2021, Gervonta Davis was indicted on fourteen counts for allegedly causing a serious car crash after running a red light after a November 2020 birthday party in downtown Baltimore. His Lamborghini Urus struck another car and left it smoking, sending its four occupants to the hospital, including a pregnant woman.

December 27, 2022: Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

On December 27, 2022, Gervonta Davis was arrested and jailed in Florida on a charge of battery domestic violence, days before he was due to fight Héctor García. A woman was heard begging police for help and saying "he's going to kill me." The woman eventually recanted her accusation, and the Héctor García bout pushed through.

May 5, 2023: Davis Sentenced

On May 5, 2023, Gervonta Davis was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest and 3 years of probation for his involvement in a car crash from November 2020.

June 1, 2023: Davis Taken Into Custody

On June 1, 2023, Gervonta Davis was taken into custody for violating the terms of his home detention and sentenced to serve the remainder of his sentence in jail.