WBA champion Davis wanted for beating his ex-girlfriend

Police in Miami Gardens (Florida, USA) have put WBA lightweight champion American boxer Gervonta Davis on the wanted list for beating his ex-girlfriend, ESPN reports.

An arrest warrant has been issued on charges including false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping.

According to the publication, the incident occurred in October 2025 in one of the clubs where the woman worked. According to investigators, Davis attacked her in a utility room where there were no cameras. The boxer grabbed his ex-lover by the back of the head, forcibly dragged her to the exit, and then beat her in the parking lot. She was left with bruises on her left arm. A few days after the beating, she filed a police report. It is noted that Davis had been in a relationship with a girl for several months.

“The Miami Gardens Police Department is currently actively working with the U.S. Marshals Task Force to locate and apprehend Davis,” police spokesman Emmanuel Ginty said.

Previously, the boxer was arrested several times for domestic violence.

The 31-year-old Davis has 31 fights, in which he scored 30 wins and one draw. The American had his last official fight against compatriot Lamont Roach Jr. in March 2025, the fight ended in a draw.