Gervonta Davis Sued – Battery And Kidnapping Allegations Made

Just as Gervonta Davis prepares for his November 14 exhibition against Jake Paul, he has been rocked by the news of a civil lawsuit alleging acts of violence against his former partner.

The suit was filed by Courtney Rossel, an ex-girlfriend of Davis, and accuses him of “battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.” It alleges Davis “choked her, threatened to kill her, and assaulted her both in private and in public settings.” 

It recalls an incident on October 27 where Davis allegedly “grabbed, choked, and dragged Rossel through a stairwell, the kitchen, and the back exit before beating her in the parking garage, striking her in the back of the head while she screamed for help.” Thereafter, a police reports has made. The filing is a civil complaint seeking damages, not a criminal prosecution. Tank’s coach, Cavlin Ford, has responded to the allegations.

“He’s doing great. Everything’s good. That’s why we’re trying to find out what’s going on,” Ford said

Implications

The allegations will have a major negative impact on Davis. For sponsors, who rely on positive public image, Davis becomes a major liability. The lawsuit also introduces instability into the business side of his career, potentially limiting his access to the most lucrative fights and jeopardizing existing contracts.

If the civil case progresses, it could interfere with mandatory fight deadlines set by sanctioning bodies, forcing him to vacate titles. The exhibition bout against Jake Paul on Netflix was intended to push Davis further into the mainstream entertainment sphere. However, this lawsuit immediately complicates the optics for Netflix.