Baltimore Boxer Gervonta Davis Arrested On Assault Charges

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Baltimore boxing star Gervonta Davis is facing assault charges.

According to online records, a warrant was issued for the 22-year-old's arrest following an incident on August 1. Our media partner, The Baltimore Sun reports the warrant for Davis' arrest was not served until this week.

The court records show a man pressed charges with a District Court commissioner against Davis on Aug. 3.  He is charged with first and second-degree assault.

Davis was taken into custody on Tuesday. He posted bond for $100,000 and was released.

A preliminary hearing is set for October 19.

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