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Boxing star Gervonta “Tank” Davis is facing an arrest warrant over alleged domestic violence, sparking a wave of social media outrage. Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, in an incident dating back to October. Fans and critics alike have reacted, with many expressing they are “not shocked.”
Gervonta Davis Faces Arrest Warrant Amid Allegations
According to ESPN, Davis is wanted for false imprisonment, battery, and attempted kidnapping. Rossel, who previously filed a lawsuit over the incident, claimed Davis attacked her at a Miami Gardens gentlemen’s club, grabbing her by the head and neck and dragging her into a parking garage. Police have confirmed an active investigation.
“At this time, the Miami Gardens Police Department is actively working with the United States Marshal’s fugitive task force to locate and apprehend Mr. Davis,” said MGPD executive officer Emmanuel Jeanty. “Domestic violence is a serious crime, and the Miami Gardens Police Department remains committed to holding offenders accountable and protecting victims.”
Jeanty added, “The investigation determined that Mr. Davis used force to restrain in an attempt to remove the victim from the location against her will.” Rossel’s attorney, Jeff Chukwuma, told ESPN, “What the police said is exactly in line with our lawsuit. So whatever investigation they did, they determined it was enough to get a judge to sign off on an arrest warrant. The state attorney had to make the determination before, which coincides exactly with our civil complaint.”
Social Media Reacts to Davis’ Legal Troubles
Online, users expressed frustration and disbelief over Davis’ alleged behavior. @MilitantBarb wrote, “He has a very long history of DV I’m not shocked,” while another user commented, “Bro went from champ to fugitive to start off his 2026 yr smh.”
Other reactions included: “Every relationship he has been in, he has been abusive, and yet, women continue to date him,” and @Motliez:
“I’ll never understand folks who make a great life, gain fame & become rich.. only to [expletive] it all up over irrelevant [expletive] they can walk away from.”
Fans also criticized the handling of the case. @Escalde2016 questioned, “I’m no Tank fan, but why would they make such a public spectacle complete with a press conference instead of just reaching out to his lawyer to have him turn himself in like they would and have done with any other high-profile celebrity?”
As of Wednesday afternoon, Gervonta Davis had yet to turn himself in, leaving fans and authorities waiting to see what happens next.
