Gervonta Davis, the WBA world lightweight champion, has been arrested on a domestic violence charge. The 30-year-old boxer from Baltimore, Maryland, found himself in legal trouble earlier this week.
Boxing Insider reported the arrest, which comes at a time when Davis was gearing up for his next fight. The champion had been preparing for a rematch against fellow countryman Lamont Roach Jr. While the date and venue weren't officially announced, rumors suggested the bout could take place on August 16.
This isn't the first time Davis has faced legal issues close to a fight. In December 2022, he was arrested just days before his scheduled bout with Hector Garcia. That case was eventually dropped, and the fight went ahead as planned.
Oscar De La Hoya, the legendary fighter-turned-promoter, shared his thoughts on the situation in an interview with Fight Hub TV. He said:
"Look I actually like Tank Davis, he's a good kid, he's a good fighter, a great fighter actually he's one of my favourites, yeah just get your s--t together man, that's it you know basically, you don't hit women man."
The arrest might push back Davis' rematch with Roach even further. The boxing world will keep a close eye on how this situation unfolds and its impact on 'Tank's' career.
British contender Conor Benn also weighed in on the news, stating he would 'never' share the ring with Davis in light of these distressing events.
As the story develops, fans and critics alike will wait to see how Davis addresses these charges and what it means for his future in the sport.
