Boxer Gervonta Davis Faces Warrant for Probation Violation

The Baltimore native has had a string of legal issues over the past year.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Boxer Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is wanted by authorities in his hometown of Baltimore after a judge issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation. This comes after Davis was recently arrested in Miami on a domestic violence charge. Davis has been on probation stemming from a 2020 hit-and-run incident, and his legal troubles have kept him out of the ring for nearly a year.

Why it matters

Davis is one of boxing's rising stars, but his repeated legal issues have derailed his career momentum and raised concerns about his ability to stay focused on his professional obligations. This latest warrant could further complicate his path back to the ring and impact his marketability.

The details

According to reports, the Baltimore judge issued the warrant for Davis after he allegedly violated the terms of his probation from the 2020 hit-and-run case. Details on the specific probation violation are unclear. Davis has not fought since a draw with Lamont Roach in 2022, as a planned rematch was scrapped when Davis became embroiled in the domestic violence incident in Miami.

  • Davis was arrested in Miami in early 2023 on a domestic violence charge.
  • Davis has been on probation since a 2020 hit-and-run incident.
  • Davis' last fight was a draw with Lamont Roach in 2022.

The players

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis

A professional boxer from Baltimore who is considered one of the rising stars in the sport, but has faced a series of legal issues over the past year that have kept him out of the ring.

Lamont Roach

A boxer who fought Davis to a draw in 2022 in a bout that was supposed to lead to a rematch, before Davis' legal troubles intervened.

Jake Paul

A YouTuber-turned-boxer who was scheduled to fight Davis before backing out of the match-up after Davis' domestic violence arrest.

Anthony Joshua

A heavyweight boxing champion who ended up fighting Jake Paul instead of Davis.

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What’s next

The judge in Baltimore will decide whether to allow Davis out on bail for the probation violation charge.

The takeaway

Gervonta Davis' repeated legal troubles have severely derailed his promising boxing career, raising questions about his ability to stay focused and out of trouble. This latest warrant is just the latest setback, and it's unclear when or if he'll be able to return to the ring and fulfill his potential as one of the sport's rising stars.