The WBA has effectively stripped Gervonta “Tank” Davis of his active lightweight title, reclassifying him as their “Champion in Recess.” This decision was made due to his ongoing legal issues and inactivity in the ring.
The WBA’s decision was influenced by the issuance of an arrest warrant for Davis in Miami Gardens, Florida, related to an alleged domestic violence incident in October 2025.
The “Champion in Recess” designation is typically used when a champion is unable to defend their title due to injury or inactivity. While it removes him as the active champion, it allows him to retain his status and be eligible to compete for the crown upon his return to boxing.
The primary reason was the serious charges, including battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping, which made his immediate future in the sport uncertain. Davis had defended his championship only twice in the three years prior to the decision, with his most recent title defense in March 2025, which ended in a controversial majority draw with then WBA Jr. Lightweight champion Lamont Roach.
With Davis moved to “champion in recess” status, the WBA will likely order a fight between top contenders, such as #1 Floyd Schofield (USA) and #2 Lucas Bahdi (CAN), to crown a new active champion.
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