Professional boxer Gervonta "Tank" Davis continues to be held in a Miami jail facility after his arrest on multiple serious charges, including attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, according to official court records.
Details of the Arrest and Charges
A specialized fugitive task force took the 31-year-old boxer into custody on Wednesday in Miami's upscale Design District area. The arrest was confirmed through a social media announcement by Miami Gardens police authorities.
The criminal charges stem from an incident that reportedly occurred at a business establishment in Miami Gardens on October 27, 2025. Police have not released specific details about the alleged events that led to these serious accusations.
Legal Representation and Previous Legal Issues
The attorney listed for Davis in court documentation did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the current charges. This arrest represents another chapter in Davis's history of legal troubles in South Florida.
Last summer, the boxer faced domestic violence charges that were subsequently dropped by prosecutors. These previous encounters with law enforcement have created a pattern of legal challenges for the prominent athlete.
Impact on Boxing Career and Professional Standing
The arrest has significant implications for Davis's professional boxing career. He had been scheduled to fight YouTube personality turned boxer Jake Paul in November, but that highly anticipated match was canceled after a lawsuit was filed against Davis in Miami.
Davis, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, has been a regular fixture in conversations about the best pound-for-pound boxers in the sport. As the current WBA lightweight champion, he built an impressive undefeated record through his first 30 professional bouts, with 28 of those victories coming by knockout.
His devastating punching power and exciting fighting style have drawn sellout crowds to major venues across the United States, from New York and Washington to Las Vegas. The current legal situation places his future in the sport in serious jeopardy as he faces these substantial criminal charges in Florida.
