What was expected to be another major boxing-entertainment spectacle has suddenly taken a dark turn. Gervonta “Tank” Davis, undefeated and widely regarded as one of the most explosive stars in modern boxing, has been sued in Miami-Dade by his ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel, who accuses him of assault, threats, kidnapping and emotional harm.
The lawsuit arrives less than two weeks before his scheduled Netflix fight against Jake Paul, threatening to blow up a blockbuster event built for massive global viewership.

A scandal erupting at the worst possible moment

According to the legal filing, Davis allegedly entered the venue where Rossel worked in the early hours of the morning and, in an area with no cameras, attacked her, dragged her and assaulted her before forcing her out of the building.
The complaint outlines previous incidents, including strangulation, repeated violence and death threats.

Rossel’s legal team describes a “pattern of violent behavior toward women,” while the plaintiff says she now lives with fear, anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

Davis has not made any public statements, and his legal representatives remain silent.

A troubling history that returns to haunt “Tank”

This case does not stand alone. Davis has faced legal controversies before, including a previous conviction for a hit-and-run crash, prior domestic violence accusation and recurring legal issues outside the ring

With a record of 30-0 and 28 KOs, his sporting résumé is spotless, but his public image is once again under serious fire.

Now, with Netflix pushing hard into combat sports entertainment, this legal storm could not come at a worse moment.

Will the Jake Paul fight collapse?

The question is simple: what happens to the Jake Paul fight now?
Sources close to the promotion report concern and last-minute internal meetings. Netflix wants a spectacle, not a legal circus.

Online, fans are already speculating about a possible replacement opponent or even a postponement.

For Jake Paul, who has built a career capitalizing on controversy, this could be rocket fuel… or a major blow to his storyline.

Boxing, controversy and business collide

The Davis case once again proves that modern boxing is no longer just decided inside the ring.
With lawsuits, massive audiences and the streaming battlefield, the sport is in its most dramatic and chaotic era.

For now, the fight remains on the schedule but the shadow of this lawsuit could turn it into one of the most controversial events of the year.
Because boxing entertainment always finds drama and this time, the drama could be costly.