Gervonta “Tank” Davis Taken Into Custody in Miami After Warrant and Weeks-Long Search

Arrest follows Miami Gardens warrant tied to October 2025 incident

Professional boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis was taken into custody in the Miami area on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after authorities spent weeks attempting to locate him in connection with an active arrest warrant. The warrant was issued by Miami Gardens Police and sought Davis on allegations of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping.

The criminal investigation centers on an incident reported to have occurred on October 27, 2025, at a Miami Gardens adult entertainment venue. Investigators have said the complainant alleged she and Davis had an intimate relationship for several months and that the encounter escalated into physical force. Police have indicated surveillance video was reviewed and described as corroborating key elements of the complainant’s account.

Federal task force assisted local authorities

Law enforcement officials said the search included assistance from the U.S. Marshals’ fugitive task force, a step typically used when suspects are difficult to locate or may move across jurisdictions. Reports describing the operation said Davis was not immediately located after the warrant was issued on January 14, 2026, and remained at large for roughly two weeks before being apprehended.

• Case jurisdiction: Miami Gardens Police Department
• Alleged incident date: October 27, 2025
• Warrant issuance: January 14, 2026
• Custody date: January 28, 2026

Parallel civil action and sports consequences

The same allegations have also been the subject of a civil lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County during the fall. Separately, the legal case has had immediate effects within boxing governance and scheduling.

In January, the World Boxing Association altered Davis’ status, identifying him as “champion in recess,” a designation used to manage title activity in a division when a titleholder is unavailable. The shift created procedural room for the organization to move the lightweight division forward while the legal case proceeds.

Davis’ arrest places the case on a new procedural track, shifting focus from locating him to court appearances, bond considerations, and arraignment timelines.

Prior South Florida case was closed in 2025

The January 2026 arrest is separate from a prior South Florida criminal matter involving Davis. In 2025, a misdemeanor battery case connected to a reported incident in Doral was later dropped and closed in Miami-Dade County court records after the arrest and booking process had already occurred.

Davis’ attorneys have not publicly detailed a defense to the Miami Gardens allegations. Court records and future hearings are expected to clarify custody status, any bond conditions, and the timetable for the next stages of the case.