WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis was arrested and released on bail following domestic violence charges.

The arrest, which took place Friday, was related to an incident near Miami, Florida, on 15 June, Father's Day.

Davis allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend, the mother of two of his children, outside her home.

The 30-year-old was taken into custody in Miami but has since been released on $10,000 (£7,400) bond, with a court hearing scheduled for 29 July.

ESPN reported that Davis allegedly slapped and punched the mother of his children in the head while exchanging custody last month. According to a police report obtained by ESPN, the Father's Day assault occurred after Davis expressed "insecurities about the sexuality of their son."

The boxer's ex-girlfriend told officers she sought treatment at the hospital afterwards.

Police noted "approximately 10" prior physical altercations between the former couple that went undocumented. He has twice previously been arrested on battery domestic violence charges, in February 2020 and December 2022.

Davis has also served 44 days in jail in 2023 after violating the terms of a 90-day house arrest sentence, in relation to a criminal hit-and-run case that occurred in his hometown of Baltimore in November 2020.

The former IBF super featherweight champion is unbeaten from 31 professional fights, although his most recent bout was a controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr in March and they have a rematch scheduled for August.