Gervonta Davis ex-girlfriends and baby mamas: Who are Vanessa Posso and Andretta Smothers?

Boxer Gervonta Davis was arrested on Friday on a domestic-violence battery charge and booked at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center

Published on: Jul 11, 2025, 23:44:08 IST

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Boxer Gervonta Davis was arrested on Friday on a domestic-violence battery charge and booked at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. According to local media outlet WPLG, the incident took place on Father's Day, on June 15, with police saying that the 30-year-old visited the home of his ex-girlfriend to pick up their children. He reportedly assaulted her, Newsweek reported, citing Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation records.

Gervonta Davis was arrested for a domestic battery incident (File/AP)

Neither Davis' team nor Miami officials have issued a statement here. The victim has not been identified.

Gervonta Davis' ex-girlfriends: Who are Vanessa Posso and Andretta Smothers?

Vanessa Posso, born in Colombia, is a social media influencer and entrepreneur with over 700,000 Instagram followers. She owns the jewelry brand RichGirlz, specializing in body chains and sterling silver.

Posso began dating Davis around 2020, and they share two children: daughter Giovanna Thalia (born October 2021) and son Gianni Bryant (born August 14, 2024).

Posso also has a daughter, Jada Milan (age 12), from a prior relationship with rapper Suga J. Their relationship has faced challenges, notably a December 2022 domestic violence allegation where Posso claimed Davis struck her, leaving a lip abrasion She later retracted the claim, stating it was an “unnecessary call” during a “fragile” moment, and charges were dropped in May 2023.

Andretta Smothers, also known as DrettaStarr, is an American social media influencer. Little is known about her professional life, but she gained attention through her relationship with Davis.

Smothers dated Davis for several years, sharing a daughter, Gervanni Davis, born June 20, 2018. Their relationship ended amid public conflicts, including a February 2020 incident where Davis was caught on video grabbing Smothers by the throat at a charity basketball game in Miami.

Gervonta Davis dated Instagram model Ariana Fletcher in 2019, a brief, on-and-off relationship that ended amicably. He was also linked to Yaya Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather’s ex, in 2020, sparking media attention.

Davis has three children: Gervanni (with Smothers), Giovanna, and Gianni (with Posso), per web:22 post:0. He has never been married, per web:7.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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