Gervonta Davis is no longer the WBA lightweight champion. The WBA made this decision on Friday due to Davis' ongoing legal issues.
What happened?
The WBA Championships Committee reviewed Davis' legal situation and determined that the ongoing proceedings could prevent him from fulfilling his championship obligations.
Why it matters for Gervonta Davis
Davis is facing battery and kidnapping charges stemming from an incident on October 27 of last year at Tootsies, a Miami gentlemen's club. A Maryland judge issued a warrant for his arrest in April.
What comes next?
The WBA has ordered Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi, the sanctioning body's No. 1 and No. 2-ranked contenders, to fight for the vacant title. Davis had retained the belt twice, with an eighth-round knockout of Frank Martin in June 2024 and a controversial draw against Lamont Roach in March 2025.
Gervonta Davis captured the WBA (Regular) lightweight title in 2019 after beating Yuriorkis Gamboa. He made four defenses before being named the full champion in 2023.
The WBA statement read that Davis' legal situation could result in a trial and affect his ability to defend the title within the timeframes established by WBA regulations.
Davis' latest legal problems have led to him being relinquished of his strap. He was reinstated a few months after being named champion in recess in January due to an arrest warrant in Miami.
The decision to strip Davis of his title is a significant development in the boxing world. Davis' future in the sport remains uncertain due to his ongoing legal issues.
The WBA's decision will have a significant impact on the lightweight division. Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi will now compete for the vacant title.
Gervonta Davis' record stands at 30-0-1, with 28 KOs. He will have to wait and see how his legal situation unfolds before he can return to the ring.
The boxing world will be watching closely as Davis' legal problems continue to unfold. His future in the sport remains uncertain.
Davis' fans will be disappointed by the news, but the WBA's decision is a reminder that boxers must conduct themselves in a professional manner outside of the ring.
The WBA's Championships Committee made the decision to strip Davis of his title after reviewing his legal situation. The committee determined that Davis' ongoing legal issues could prevent him from fulfilling his championship obligations.
Gervonta Davis will have to wait and see how his legal situation unfolds before he can return to the ring. His future in the sport remains uncertain due to his ongoing legal problems.