Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ newest legal problems are causing problems for some of his older legal problems.
A judge in Maryland has issued an arrest warrant for the 31-year-old lightweight titleholder for allegedly violating his probation, according to The Baltimore Banner.
Davis has been on probation since 2023, when he pleaded guilty to several traffic offenses after a 2020 hit-and-run in which he crashed into another vehicle, leaving four people injured and leaving the scene before police showed up.
That potential probation violation is because of his recent arrest in Florida – where Davis now lives – weeks after a warrant was issued for him on accusations of domestic violence. The criminal counts include allegations of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping. The alleged victim in the criminal case has also filed a civil suit against Davis.
Davis’ attorney has asked the Maryland judge “to recall the arrest warrant and issue a summons to appear in court and order GPS monitoring,” the Banner reported.
The allegations also led to the cancellation of Davis’ exhibition match with Jake Paul in November, costing him a lucrative payday and a spotlight on Netflix. And Davis has been named the WBA’s “champion in recess” at 135lbs and could potentially be stripped of his title belt.
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