Lightweight world champion boxer Gervonta Davis is facing a new lawsuit following fresh allegations of attacking his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel. The civil lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade County, Florida on Thursday, accusing Davis of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
According to the complaint, Davis attacked Rossel at her place of work on October 27th, just two weeks before he is due to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition bout. The lawsuit also alleges that there were "at least" four previous incidents where Davis physically assaulted and choked Rossel.
Rossel is seeking over $50,000 in damages and a jury trial, while Davis' representatives have declined to comment on the matter as it is a legal case.
Fight promoters Most Valuable Promotions issued a statement saying they had begun an investigation after the lawsuit was filed, stating that they "unequivocally condemn any form of violence" and will make a determination on next steps once their review is completed.
This latest allegation comes two months after a domestic violence case against Davis was dropped by another ex-girlfriend. The boxer has also been previously arrested on battery domestic violence charges in February 2020 and December 2022, and served 44 days in jail in 2023 for violating the terms of his house arrest sentence.
Davis is scheduled to face Paul in an exhibition bout in Miami on November 14th.
According to the complaint, Davis attacked Rossel at her place of work on October 27th, just two weeks before he is due to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition bout. The lawsuit also alleges that there were "at least" four previous incidents where Davis physically assaulted and choked Rossel.
Rossel is seeking over $50,000 in damages and a jury trial, while Davis' representatives have declined to comment on the matter as it is a legal case.
Fight promoters Most Valuable Promotions issued a statement saying they had begun an investigation after the lawsuit was filed, stating that they "unequivocally condemn any form of violence" and will make a determination on next steps once their review is completed.
This latest allegation comes two months after a domestic violence case against Davis was dropped by another ex-girlfriend. The boxer has also been previously arrested on battery domestic violence charges in February 2020 and December 2022, and served 44 days in jail in 2023 for violating the terms of his house arrest sentence.
Davis is scheduled to face Paul in an exhibition bout in Miami on November 14th.
This is getting crazy. I'm really disappointed in Gervonta Davis right now. He's got a reputation as this hot shot boxer, but it seems like he's also got some serious anger issues. Four previous incidents of physical assault? That's just unacceptable. 
And now another ex-girlfriend is coming forward with allegations that he attacked her at work. It's not just about the physical stuff, it's about the emotional toll too. $50,000 in damages isn't even enough to cover what she's going through. 
I hope this lawsuit and investigation can finally bring some accountability to Davis' behavior. And honestly, how could he fight Jake Paul when he hasn't even gotten his own personal life together? 
like, one minute he's a boxing champ and the next he's facing lawsuit after lawsuit 
i feel bad for courtney rossel though, she must be going through some stuff 
but at the same time, 50k in damages seems kinda low considering everything he's been through 
but another part of me is like, sorry girl, you deserve better than that 
like, how is he supposed to focus on his game when he's got all this drama going on in his personal life? poor Rossel is gonna be living this drama for a long time 
can't believe this again... Gervonta Davis is always dodging questions about his personal life and now another ex-girlfriend comes forward with these crazy allegations 
and he's got a fight coming up just two weeks later? Like, how is he supposed to focus on the ring when he's got all this drama going on behind the scenes? And what's up with his reps not saying anything about it? Is it because they don't want to lose the sponsorship deals or something? 
. 50k in damages isn't nearly enough considering what she went through though... this is definitely a huge shock for me since we've all been rooting for him as a boxer 
. But you know, as a fan, it's hard to believe someone who's supposed to be a role model could do something so wrong 
. Fingers crossed the investigation finds out what really happened and that Davis learns from his mistakes 
and what really gets me is that he's still gonna be fighting on november 14th 
i don't get it how someone who's been accused so many times can just keep going like nothing's wrong? it's gotta be weighing on him or something, but at the same time, you're also kinda hoping for a knockout to happen in that fight lol idk what the future holds for gervonta
. Like, how can someone keep coming back with more allegations like this? It's getting serious 
. The fact that there were 'at least' four previous incidents where he physically assaulted and choked his ex Courtney Rossel is just wild 
. This whole situation with Jake Paul's exhibition bout just got a lot more complicated 
This is getting out of hand... Gervonta Davis has been in trouble before, but a new lawsuit like this? It's not just about the money, it's about Courtney Rossel's well-being and safety. He was supposed to be fighting Jake Paul next month, now that's being put on hold I hope. Four previous incidents?! That's a red flag right there. The fact that he was arrested in 2020 and 2022, and served jail time, you'd think he'd get the hint. But nope, here we are again. The boxing world is watching, and it's not looking good for Davis. 
or maybe he just needs to man up and take responsibility for his actions 
and what's with him fighting jake paul in just two weeks? doesn't he have anything better to do than put himself and others at risk? 
... He's been in a lot of trouble before, but I still think people gotta give him another chance 
. Like, we all make mistakes right? Maybe he's not the best guy to be around, but I don't think that means he deserves to lose everything - his career, his freedom... It's like, what's the point of holding grudges and making someone pay for something they might've done in the heat of the moment? 
i hope the other girl gets justice and those damages she's asking for are like a drop in the bucket compared to what she went thru 
... and now this new lawsuit comes out of nowhere, it's like Davis' life is one big mess 