Gervonta Davis is running into more legal trouble less than two weeks before his January 7 fight with Hector Luis Garcia.
Davis was arrested and jailed after allegedly hitting an unidentified woman Tuesday afternoon at a home in Parkland, Florida, according to multiple reports. ESPN is reporting that he is charged with mild domestic violence, citing a report by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
The lightweight candidate was released on bail on Wednesday.
Davis is said to have slapped the right side of the woman’s head in what was described as “closed with her hands”, causing her upper lip to be scratched. The police report indicated that he “actually and intentionally touched and hit” [the woman] against her will [and] intentionally hurt her.”
Audio of the alleged victim’s 911 call was obtained by multiple outlets. She told the operator: “I need help, please! I’m trying to go home. I had a baby in the car, and he attacked me in front of the child. And, now he’s ruining my tyres!” Then she stopped and said, “Please help me! He will kill me!”
The call was disconnected but she called back and added: “I need to go home, I’m in danger now!”
Police received another call from a woman saying Davis had spit on her.
The incident happened around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday. He was arrested at 2:50 pm
Davis has a second case pending. He is due to appear in court on February 16 for a November 5, 2020 hit-and-run accident in his hometown of Baltimore. Four people were injured in the accident.
Davis’ handlers have not yet made an announcement on the status of his fight with Garcia, which is scheduled to take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
The 28-year-old has also agreed to meet social media star Ryan Garcia next year.
