Jake Paul vs. Gervonta "Tank" Davis: Upcoming Exhibition Match Details
Exciting news for boxing fans! Jake Paul, the YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, is set to face off against Gervonta "Tank" Davis in a highly anticipated exhibition match. This showdown will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 14. Netflix will host the event, following their previous collaboration with Paul during his controversial fight against Mike Tyson.
The Match-Up: What to Expect
Jake Paul, boasting a record of 12 wins and 1 loss with 7 knockouts, has already begun the pre-fight banter on social media platform X. "Gervonta has been disrespecting my name for too long," Paul declared. "His nickname may be ‘Tank,’ but I’m an FPV drone ready to take him down. Yes, he’s one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, but my motto is anyone, anytime, anyplace, against all odds. And I like my odds. First, I will take down Davis, and then I will go on to conquer Goliath." The "Goliath" Paul refers to is likely Anthony Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion with whom discussions for a potential match fell through due to network issues.
Background on Gervonta Davis
Gervonta Davis, undefeated in his professional career, faced controversy in his last bout against Lamont Roach, which ended in a draw. The match, held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, included a controversial kneel-down by Davis that was not ruled a knockdown. Davis was also scheduled to rematch Roach on August 16, but legal troubles arose when he was arrested for misdemeanor battery related to an altercation with his ex-girlfriend. Fortunately for him, the charge was dropped when she chose not to pursue the case.
Jake Paul’s Recent Performance
In his most recent fight against Julio César Chávez Jr., held in June, Paul secured a unanimous decision victory. This win has propelled him to a World Boxing Association (WBA) ranking, where he debuted as the No. 14 contender in the cruiserweight division.
Size and Weight Advantage
A significant narrative leading up to their exhibition match will be the weight difference between Paul and Davis. Paul stands at 6-foot-1 and is reportedly at least 50 pounds heavier than Davis, who is 5-foot-5.
Additional Events on Netflix
Mark your calendars! Netflix is also set to host a bout on September 13 featuring Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford, two of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers in history.
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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
