Jake Paul has confirmed his upcoming boxing match against Gervonta Davis, boasting about his drone-like abilities in the ring. Unbeaten lightweight champion Davis is issued a warning.
In an anticipated clash between two prominent boxers, Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis will square off in an exhibition bout on November 14, 2022, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
The proposed matchup between the two has been a topic of discussion since earlier in the summer. Jake Paul, who currently holds a record of 12-1, with his only loss coming against Tommy Fury in 2023, has been teasing the announcement on Instagram, referring to an "absolute monster" and alarm clock emojis.
Originally, negotiations for a fight between Paul and Davis were spearheaded by Eddie Hearn, promoter of Anthony Joshua. However, the talks broke down due to disagreements over TV rights. Ahmet Öner was later mentioned as a promoter involved in related boxing negotiations, though not specifically as the initial promoter for the Paul vs. Davis bout.
Gervonta Davis, a lightweight boxer in the 9st 9lb division, will face off against Paul, who is a 200lb ranked cruiserweight. Davis gained attention for his disrespectful comments towards Paul's name.
Interestingly, meetings between Eddie Hearn and Paul's promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian took place in the UK and New York, but the proposed bout was always targeted for 2026. This means that the Paul vs. Davis bout, set for November, may have evolved from the initial plans.
It's important to note that the bout between Paul and Davis will likely be an exhibition, not professionally-sanctioned, meaning it won't count on their records. This type of matchup, reminiscent of the David vs. Goliath narrative, was confirmed after months of talks.
In a surprising turn of events, the fight was accidentally leaked on social media by Netflix's official account in Turkey. The bout between Paul and Davis marks a significant event in the world of boxing, following Netflix's debut in the sport last November when Paul beat Mike Tyson.
Paul's recent victory against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr earned him a No14 ranked spot in the WBA. Previously discussed terms restricted Paul to weighing no more than 195lb.
The much-anticipated bout between Paul and Davis promises to be an exciting spectacle, with both boxers bringing their unique styles and personalities to the ring. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated event.
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