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WBA Downgrades Gervonta Davis to 'Champion in Recess' After Arrest Warrant

Police say surveillance backs parts of the complaint, with U.S. Marshals now pursuing his arrest.

Overview

  • Miami Gardens police issued an arrest warrant charging Davis with battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping tied to an Oct. 27 incident at a local club.
  • Detectives reported that video surveillance corroborates key elements of the accuser’s statement.
  • The Miami Gardens Police Department says it is working with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend Davis.
  • The WBA moved Davis to champion-in-recess status and its Championship Committee will consider ordering a lightweight title bout, with Floyd Schofield ranked No. 1 and Lucas Bahdi No. 2.
  • Ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel has filed a civil lawsuit over the alleged assault, and Davis has been inactive since a March 2025 draw as his planned November exhibition with Jake Paul was canceled and Anthony Joshua stepped in.