World boxing champion accused of assault and kidnapping days before his fight

USA—The world of sports is once again affected by a delicate scandal, as a world boxing champion has been accused of violence and kidnapping by an individual.

Furthermore, this statement was made just days before the boxer's next fight , which has heightened the controversy.

Meanwhile, international media outlets have reported that a civil lawsuit has been filed in Miami-Dade County, Florida, accusing the boxer of assaulting his ex-partner.

This is Gervonta Davis ; a World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight world champion , who faces new accusations of violence just as he prepares for his fight against American influencer Jake Paul.

But in the face of this scandal, various international media outlets have detailed what happened this past On October 30, news broke of a lawsuit against him by his ex-partner, Courtney Rossel .

However, because this situation comes just days before his highly anticipated fight with Jake Paul , several fans and internet users have questioned whether the fight will be canceled.

The Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight is now in jeopardy after fresh domestic violence allegations surfaced, with Netflix and Paul's camp reportedly searching for a new opponent. pic.twitter.com/Dutaj31mb5

— Marco Watts (@MarcoWatts_) November 1, 2025

But so far there has been no talk of it, nor of a postponement of the event that will take place on November 14 and will be broadcast by Netflix.

According to La Razón , the most recent incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, when Gervonta Davis allegedly broke into the Tootsies nightclub, where his ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel worked as a VIP waitress.

According to the complaint, the boxer dragged her down a staircase and out the back exit, then beat her in the parking lot (attacking her in the back of the neck, strangling her and pushing her forcefully).

Courtney Rossel , who had a five-month relationship with the boxer, testifies that it was not an isolated incident. In the lawsuit, she describes at least four previous assaults and two death threats.

One of the most serious incidents allegedly occurred on September 2, when Gervonta Davis threatened her for not answering his calls; another, on September 23, after accusing her of infidelity and attacking her in a Miami restaurant.

La Razón also mentions that the alleged victim claims to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the physical and emotional harm. Her lawyers have requested compensatory and punitive damages, as well as a jury trial.

Most Valuable Promotions , the promoter responsible for the fight between Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul, has not yet made any statements.

𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓: Most Valuable Promotions has launched an investigation following a civil lawsuit filed against Gervonta Davis in Miami on October 30th involving allegations of domestic violence.

MVP stated they are reviewing the matter and will refrain from any further comment… pic.twitter.com/hQ2XyX6DSl