Jake Paul to face Gervonta Davis
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Jake Paul is set to test himself against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. On Wednesday, Netflix announced an exhibition bout slated for State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Nov. 14. This will undoubtedly be the biggest test of Paul's boxing career.
Initially, Paul had been in talks to take on Anthony Joshua, but contract talks have stalled. It is now being reported that Paul will instead face off against Gervonta "Tank" Davis in an exhibition match on November 15 in Atlanta.
So instead of Davis chasing belts and Paul chasing Joshua, the two are now set to collide in what feels less like a traditional boxing matchup and more like a blockbuster spectacle. With the big weight gap and exhibition rules in play, it’s clear this one’s about business and buzz as much as it is about pure fighting.
For some silly reason, YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul is scheduled to face WBA Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis this November in an exhibition bout. On paper, the fight makes absolutely no sense: Paul is 6’1” and last fought at 200 pounds,
Paul recently announced another boxing match that will stream on Netflix, and UFC is leaving its PPV model for Paramount+