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Gervonta Davis: The Controversial Video That Almost Cost Him His

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Gervonta Davis: The Controversial Video That Almost Cost Him His Freedom

Gervonta Davis is back in the eye of the storm, and once again, it’s not because of his powerful knockouts in the ring. The American fighter sparked a social media firestorm by sharing a clip that many interpreted as a mockery of his current legal situation: he was seen celebrating with alcohol and luxury, just days after being granted probation.

The Video of Discord The controversy erupted when Davis reposted a video alongside a friend in a high-end car, decorated with champagne glass emojis. Public opinion was quick to react with indignation, assuming the boxer was defying the sobriety and low profile expected of someone under judicial supervision following his recent legal battles.

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Following his arrest in Miami and the payment of a multi-million dollar bail, Davis must comply with strict restrictions, including a total restraining order. While his athletic career appears to be at a standstill and his fans begin to look elsewhere, Gervonta is fighting to keep his permanent freedom from a justice system that refuses to look away.

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Why Gervonta Davis Will Return to Prison After Arrest warrant iss

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Gervonta Davis Will Return to Prison After Violating His Probation

Gervonta Davis, in trouble again: the law knocks on his door once more

Gervonta “Tank” Davis keeps making headlines, but increasingly not for his impact in boxing. Just one week after being detained in Miami, the world champion is back under scrutiny after a new arrest warrant was issued against him for violating his probation.

The boxer, one of the most explosive names in the lightweight division, is going through a critical moment outside the ring. According to court reports, authorities in Baltimore believe Davis failed to comply with the conditions imposed after a previous hit-and-run conviction, a case that already put his career in jeopardy in 2023. This new development only worsens a record that seems unable to find a breaking point.

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The Miami arrest and the case that sparked the crisis

The most recent turning point came on January 14, when Davis was arrested in Miami after being reported by his ex-partner, who accused him of assault, unlawful detention, and attempted kidnapping. The incident is linked to an altercation that allegedly occurred on October 27 at a nightclub in Florida.

According to the complaint, the boxer physically assaulted the woman in an area without security cameras and later in the venue’s parking lot. Police stated that surveillance footage from the club supports the victim’s account, who also filed a civil lawsuit weeks after the incident.

Although Davis was released after posting an $8,500 bond, the damage had already been done. The case led to the cancellation of his highly anticipated fight, impacting both his public image and his sporting projection.

Probation violation and credibility in free fall

The new arrest warrant issued in Baltimore is not directly tied to the Miami case, but rather to a violation of the probation Davis is serving for a past hit-and-run incident in which four people were injured.

According to authorities, the boxer failed to comply with supervised conduct requirements, reopening a case that appeared to be moving toward closure. A recent video circulating on social media accused him of partying while on probation, though it was later clarified that the footage was old. Even so, the damage to his credibility was already done.

As legal and sports analysts point out, Davis carries a reputation that erodes with every new incident, even when parts of the accusations are later disproven.

Impact on his career: undeniable talent, uncertain future

With a professional record of 30-0-1 and 28 knockouts, Gervonta Davis remains one of the most feared fighters in boxing. Outside the ring, however, his situation is becoming increasingly unsustainable. According to judicial sources and police reports, this new arrest warrant could lead to harsher sanctions and, once again, a suspension of his boxing activity.

This is not the first time his career has been stalled by legal issues. It already happened when he was sentenced to house arrest, later jailed for violating those conditions, and now he faces a similar scenario once again.

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‘I got proof, artifacts’ – Deontay Wilder makes wild claim Tyson Fury

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Deontay Wilder makes wild claim Tyson Fury cheated in two of their fights

Former WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is officially set to return to the boxing ring on April 4, 2026, when he faces two-time title challenger Derek Chisora at The O2 Arena in London on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV).

While promoting the fight, Wilder recently sat down for an interview with The Ring, where the conversation inevitably turned to Tyson Fury — a shared rival for both Wilder and Chisora. Fury defeated Chisora three times and also fought Wilder in one of boxing’s most memorable trilogies.

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Chisora brushed off the topic with a laugh, joking, “He beat my ass three times.” Wilder, however, took a far more aggressive approach, accusing “The Gypsy King” of cheating in two of their three bouts.

“He didn’t whoop me twice at all,” Wilder said. “I’m telling you what I know. You’re only seeing what you saw — he didn’t win nothing, they gave it to him. I can’t think of our third fight, but in two of them, he definitely cheated. I’ve got proof and evidence of that. When I do my documentary and movie about it, it’s going to be presented. I’m going to bring the people, and the artifacts, I know.”

Wilder doubled down on his accusations, challenging Fury to respond legally if the claims are false.

“Why do you think he can’t come back to America?” Wilder continued. “The man cheated. He’s the biggest cheater in boxing history. If I’m lying, then please tell him to sue me for defamation of character so that I have the proof. I can’t wait. Being a black man with dark skin is harder to believe than being a white man. And in that first fight with the referee — that’s white supremacy. You know what he did? He said, ‘what’s best for boxing.’ No, your job is to count his ass out. He gave him an extra 15 count. It is what it is. I speak with truth, heart, and passion.”

Fury and Wilder’s rivalry remains one of the most iconic trilogies in boxing history. Their first meeting ended in a controversial split draw, with many fans believing Wilder deserved the win after scoring two knockdowns. Fury dominated the second fight via TKO, after which Wilder introduced a series of infamous excuses — including claims his water was spiked and his ring-walk outfit was too heavy. The third fight ended similarly, with Fury stopping Wilder again in an instant classic.

Fury has yet to respond publicly to Wilder’s latest cheating allegations — but if history is any indication, a response will come, and it likely won’t be subtle.

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“I’m Missing Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars!”: Floyd Mayweather S

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Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime … “I’m Missing Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars!”

Floyd Mayweather says he made over a billion bucks in earnings over his legendary career, but the 50-0 fighter claims all the money didn’t make it to his bank account … and now he’s suing Showtime, claiming they played a big role in his ex-manager screwing him out of hundreds of millions of dollars!

In the lawsuit, filed by Floyd in California, and obtained by TMZ Sports … Mayweather says he’s gunning to “recover hundreds of millions of dollars in the misappropriated funds and damages resulting from a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud,” allegedly perpetrated by his longtime advisor Al Haymon … and now he’s claiming Haymon got “substantial participation and aid” from Showtime and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza.

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Showtime and Espinoza are listed as defendants … while Haymon is NOT being sued.

Floyd claims Haymon, with whom he worked for over a decade, misappropriated a “significant portion of his career earnings” to the tune of a whopping $340 million … and he says he did so with the help of Showtime and SE.

Mayweather says the money is still “‘missing’ and unaccounted for.”

In the suit, Mayweather references several of his biggest fights, including against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor, alleging Showtime and Espinoza effectively delivered money owed to Floyd directly into Haymon’s hands by sending accounts essentially controlled by Haymon.

Years later, after the undefeated boxer switched managers and his new team asked to see Showtime’s books, which Floyd claims the network told him were “lost in a flood,” or weren’t accessible.

Mayweather is suing Showtime and Espinoza for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, conversion, and unjust enrichment.

In addition to the $340 million, Mayweather is also seeking punitive damages.

Reached for comment, Mayweather’s attorney, Bobby Samini, predicted victory, saying … “Floyd is one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view draws. He generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Showtime. Mr. Mayweather now takes this fight to the courtroom to recover what he rightfully earned. Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”

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Terence Crawford Reveals Key Reason for His Sudden Retirement

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Terence Crawford’s sudden retirement in December is still reverberating throughout the sport of boxing.

Retiring with a perfect 42-0 (31 KOs), and soundly defeating Canelo Alvarez in his last bout, “Bud” accomplished what most athletes only dream about: leaving the sport while they’re still at the top of their game.

During the Ring Magazine ceremony, where he was named Fighter of the Year, Crawford finally received his long-overdue flowers in history. With James Brown’s classic song “Boss” playing in the background, Crawford reflected on his remarkable journey that made him one of boxing’s greatest fighters.

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“I guess I did pay the cost to be the boss,” Crawford told Manouk Akopyan of Ring Magazine. “What a way to end your career. Anything is possible if you believe in yourself.”

Crawford’s retirement left the boxing world in shock

To say that Crawford’s retirement stunned the boxing world would be an understatement. Many boxing pundits and fans alike were anticipating a possible rematch between Crawford and Alvarez. Instead of a rematch, the six-division champion decided to hang up his gloves in December 2025.

As questions persist around his decision, Crawford explained the rationale behind his move to retire.

“A lot of people keep asking me why I retired,” said Crawford. “I’ve been doing this sport since I was seven years old. I retired at 38. Ask yourself: if you’ve been taking your body through hell for 30 years, would you retire? That’s why I retired,”

Crawford also wanted to leave the sport not only as an all-time great fighter, but with his health intact.

“There is nothing else left for me to accomplish in the sport of boxing,” he said. “I gave my all to boxing, but I’m not going to give my health to boxing.”

Crawford went on to say that there’s no one on the current boxing landscape for him to fight. While he will miss some large paydays and the competition in the ring, he’s content with his place among the pantheon of boxing greats.

“If I were to come back, who would I fight? I have nobody to fight and nothing to accomplish,” said Crawford. “That would mean that I am just coming back for the sport and money. I never fought for money. I fought for legacy.”

Now that his retirement is official, Crawford has much to do outside of the ring. He’s looking forward to spending time with his family, traveling the world, and enjoying his downtime.

“I’m taking the time to travel the world and spend time with my family,” said Crawford. “I’m not worried about anything right now. I said I was going to take a year off, just to do that, and then think about what to do next. But for now, I’m just relaxing.”

Undoubtedly, Crawford’s legacy is etched in stone. If he never makes a comeback in the ring, his contributions to the “sweet science” will never be forgotten.

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Gervonta Davis: Another Arrest Warrant Issued One Week After Mia

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Warrant Issued For Gervonta Davis In Maryland, One Week After Miami Arrest

Legal issues continue to mount for Gervonta “Tank” Davis … ’cause nearly a week after he was arrested in Miami over domestic violence allegations — TMZ Sports has confirmed an arrest warrant was issued out of Maryland for the troubled boxer.
Court records show Judge Althea Handy issued the warrant Monday on the grounds Davis violated his probation relating to his 2020 hit-and-run that injured four people, including a pregnant woman.Gervonta Davis In The Ring

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The 31-year-old received 90 days of house arrest, three years of probation, and 200 hours of community service. He was later sent to jail after violating the terms of his home confinement.
Davis’ attorney in the case, Hunter Pruette, has asked the judge to recall the arrest warrant and instead have a summons issued.
“Mr. Davis has appeared as directed, posted bond, complied with all conditions, remained within Florida, and promptly notified supervision of his arrest,” Pruette wrote in court documents obtained by the Baltimore Banner.
“Detaining him in Maryland would frustrate, not facilitate, compliance by impairing his ability to defend the Florida case and creating substantial logistical barriers to court appearances.”
It all came after a weeks-long search for the undefeated boxer ended when U.S. Marshals scooped him up on Wednesday.
Davis was ordered to stay away from the victim and the club where the alleged incident took place, as well as have zero contact with the alleged victim, directly or indirectly.
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“I’m not interested”: Canelo Alvarez dismisses David Benavidez for

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“I’m not interested”: Canelo Alvarez dismisses David Benavidez for taking his date

Canelo Alvarez has accustomed the boxing world to fighting in May and September on dates important to the Mexican market in the United States.

But 2026 will not be like that, as he had surgery on his left elbow and after losing all his titles in September to Terence Crawford, he will take a year to return to the ring and will do so in Saudi Arabia on September 12 with an opponent yet to be confirmed.

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David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez takes Saul Alvarez’s place

But with such an important date in boxing and for Mexicans, the card could not be left free and so the fight between David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez was scheduled

I really don’t care who gets the date. No, not in May. I need to recover from my elbow. I’ll be fine in September.

So, with Saturday, May 2, vacant, David Benavidez will appear in Las Vegas to face Gilberto Ramirez in the absence of Saul Alvarez (63-3-2), which he does not care about.

Who will be Canelo Alvarez’s opponent?

While his opponent has not been announced and there are no rumors about it, it is thought that one option could be Christian Mbili (29-0-1), as the WBC made him its interim super middleweight champion after Crawford’s retirement.

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Anthony Joshua finally smiling after fatal Nigeria car crash in a rare

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Anthony Joshua finally smiling after fatal Nigeria car crash in a rare moment

Last year, in Dec. 2025, Anthony Joshua and two of his closest friends, Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele, found themselves victims of a fatal car crash in Nigeria. While Joshua escaped with minor injuries, Ghami and Ayodele lost their lives. Away from the public eye since then, Joshua recently returned to the spotlight when he shared his first statement on the crash last week.

In a video now doing the rounds on the internet, Joshua could be seen enjoying a children’s soccer game in Hertfordshire, England, while sporting a wide grin on his face and laughing. After weeks of sadness and a downhill journey, Joshua’s smile was enough to melt his fans on the internet.

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“The Watford Warrior” was seen high-fiving delighted youngsters at the soccer session. He was also seen sharing a conversation with the children while also spending a jolly time with them. Reported by The Irish Sun, Joshua is believed to be attending his ten-year-old son’s soccer game there, although there is no confirmation of it.

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As mentioned above, Joshua recently penned down an emotional post on social media, paying tribute to his late friends, while also sharing his gratitude to the Nigerian authorities for saving his life.

“It’s tough. It’s really tough. I’m not going to sit ⁠here and show all of my ‌emotions,” Joshua said on social ⁠media. Addressing the loss, he further claimed, “I’ve lost people before, but I don’t think I’ve lost people like that. My left and my right.”

Joshua last month defeated Jake Paul in a dominant boxing victory, following which he visited Nigeria for a vacation. The date of Joshua’s return to the boxing ring is currently unknown.

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Deontay Wilder reveals why he chose Chisora over title fight with U

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Deontay Wilder reveals why he chose Chisora over title fight with Usyk

Deontay Wilder has revealed why his mooted matchup with Oleksandr Usyk, for the unified world heavyweight crown, has been replaced by a non-title fight against Derek Chisora.

The former WBC champion was called out by Usyk towards the end of last year, with both parties entering negotiations for their showdown to take place in America.

Earlier this month, though, heavyweight veteran Chisora emerged as a rumoured opponent for ‘The Bronze Bomber’, who also happens to be gearing up for his 50th professional outing.

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With 100 fights between them, it has now been confirmed that the pair will collide on April 4, headlining a Misfits Pro card in London.

Chisora comes off a string of points victories over Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin, which followed his punishing stoppage defeat to Tyson Fury in 2022.

At the age of 42, it is certainly fair to say that the Londoner has seen better days; but so too has Wilder, whose last contest saw him labour to a seventh-round finish over Tyrrell Herndon in June.

Prior to that, the 40-year-old had suffered back-to-back defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, with the two fights ending via a wide unanimous decision and fifth-round stoppage, respectively.

But now, Wilder has secured himself a more winnable fight than his scuppered assignment against Usyk, which, speaking with Daily Mail Boxing, he claims talks with the Ukrainian were simpy dragging on too long.

“When you’re in negotiations, sometimes things just take longer than [you expect].

“There was a lot going on – I don’t want to put words in nobody’s mouth, but the process was taking too long. We needed to get out and get a fight.

“I wouldn’t want to call it a warm-up fight – Derek’s no pushover, he’s coming to fight. I’m mentally, physically and emotionally prepared for that.”

With Usyk coming off a fifth-round stoppage victory over Daniel Dubois, and having expressed his desire to enter at least two more fights, it remains to be seen who he will now defend his WBC, IBF and WBA titles against.

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Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis update after arrest in domestic violence case

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Gervonta “Tank” Davis was arrested and booked Wednesday, Jan. 28 on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, according to records with the Miami-Dade County, Florida Clerk of Court and Corrections and Rehabilation Department.

Davis, 31, was jailed and held at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, records show. His bond was set at $16,000, according to records.

Davis was released from custody Thursday night after posting bond, said Juan Diasgranados, Public Affairs Manager Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department.

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Attorney Simon Steckel, who’s representing Davis, said he entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of the boxer.

“I intend to demonstrate the fact that he is a victim and because he’s a victim, he’s not guilty of these charges,” Steckel told USA TODAY Sports. The legal action against boxer stems from a woman saying Davis attacked her while she was working at Tootsie’s Cabaret strip club Oct. 27 in Miami Gardens.

The woman also filed a civil lawsuit in which she said Davis committed battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress against her.

Emmanuel Jeanty, an executive officer with the Miami Gardens Police Department, during a press conference Jan. 14 called the matter “a domestic violence incident.” He said Davis was wanted on charges of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping and that the police department was working with the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force “to locate and apprehend” the boxer.

Jeanty also said surveillance video corroborated important parts of the woman’s account of what happened during the alleged attack.

Attorney Richard Wolfe, who represents the woman, allowed USA TODAY Sports to view surveillance video during a FaceTime call. USA TODAY Sports also obtained a report compiled by a manager Toostie’s Cabaret about the incident.

Davis was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday and the location of the arrest was the Miami Gardens Police Department, according to an arrest form. But Supervisor Deputy U.S. Marshal Elisee Colin told USA TODAY Sports the arrest took place in the Miami Design District and at the time he said Davis was wearing a ski mask.

Colin said the Mashals Task Force, working hand-in-hand with the Miami Gardens Police Department, were able to identify Davis by his tattoos. Colin said they have been tracking Davis for two weeks before making the arrest.

“I just don’t understand why he wouldn’t have just turned himself in,” Colin said.

Davis is on probation from a 2023 hit-and-run case in Baltimore, Maryland, in which he pleaded guilty to multiple traffic offenses. In March, Davis admitted he left the state without permission and his probation was extended by 18 months, according to The Baltimore Banner.

In November, according to one of Davis’ representatives, the boxer had left Florida for Maryland with his legal status and the future of his boxing career unclear. Davis was born and raised in Baltimore but in recent years moved to Florida.

The legal issues led on Nov. 3 to the cancellation of Davis’ fight against Jake Paul, which was scheduled for Nov. 14 in Miami.

The Miami Gardens Police Department said it had no information to provide Wednesday night and that its public information officer would not return until Thursday.

But during the Jan. 14 press conference, Jeanty provided additional information:

The woman, who was working at Tootsie’s Cabaret as a VIP cocktail waitress when she said Davis attacked her, said she had known Davis since 2022. The woman also said she and Davis were in an intimate relationship for five months and it ended about a month before the alleged attack at the strip club.

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