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Lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis is facing a new lawsuit following fresh allegations of attacking an ex-girlfriend – two weeks before he is due to fight Jake Paul.<\/b><\/p>\n
A civil lawsuit was filed against the 30-year-old by ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel in Miami-Dade County, Florida on Thursday, accusing the boxer of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.<\/p>\n
Rossel is seeking compensatory and punitive damages “of over $50,000” (\u00a338,145), along with requesting a jury trial.<\/p>\n
American Davis is scheduled to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul<\/a> in an exhibition bout in Miami on 14 November.<\/p>\n Fight promoters Most Valuable Promotions issued a statement on Saturday saying it had begun an investigation after the new lawsuit was filed.<\/p>\n “At this time, we are gathering information and reviewing the details to ensure any decision we make is thoroughly vetted,” it said.<\/p>\n “We unequivocally condemn any form of violence and are committed to handling this matter with diligence and respect for all involved.<\/p>\n “We will make a determination on next steps once we have completed our review and consulted with the appropriate parties.”<\/p>\n According to the new complaint, Davis attacked Rossel at her place of work on 27 October and had previously made threats to kill.<\/p>\n Rossel also alleges there were “at least” four previous incidents when he “physically assaulted and choked” her.<\/p>\n The lawsuit says Rossel is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and seeking therapeutic treatment.<\/p>\n