Gervonta Davis settles civil lawsuit over domestic violence allegations
The former lightweight champion reached a deal with an ex-girlfriend who accused him of assault and false imprisonment.
By Marco Kapoor ·
Gervonta “Tank” Davis has settled a civil lawsuit filed by an ex-girlfriend. The former World Boxing Association lightweight champion reached a deal with Courtney Rossel, a 32-year-old resident of Miami. Rossel sued Davis in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court in 2025. She alleged that he committed aggravated battery, false imprisonment, and battery during their relationship.
The complaint detailed specific incidents of alleged physical abuse. Rossel stated that Davis attacked her on Oct. 27, 2025. She was working as a VIP cocktail waitress at Tootsie’s Cabaret, a Miami strip club, at the time. She also claimed that he choked her and threatened to kill her on other occasions.
Richard Wolfe, Rossel’s attorney, filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on Thursday. Wolfe confirmed the case was settled but declined to share the financial terms. Richard Bales Jr., who represents Davis, did not immediately return a request for comment on Friday. USA Today was the first outlet to report on the resolution.
The civil suit followed criminal proceedings against Davis. More than two months after Rossel filed her complaint, police obtained an arrest warrant. The Miami Gardens Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service captured Davis after a two-week search. He is currently 31 years old and resides in Parkland, Florida.
Davis remains charged with attempted kidnapping and battery in Miami. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 17 for a status hearing. Additionally, an arrest warrant remains open in Baltimore. Authorities there allege he violated his probation following a 2020 hit-and-run plea. That incident resulted in injuries to four people, including a pregnant woman.
