Jake Paul’s promotional company has issued a statement in response to allegations against his upcoming opponent, Gervonta Davis. Davis faces accusations of battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping from an ex-girlfriend.
Despite the controversy surrounding Davis, the exhibition fight between Paul and Davis is still scheduled to take place in Miami on November 14. The bout, set between a lightweight Davis and a cruiserweight Paul, will not affect their professional records. The fight’s outcome will be determined by stoppage, judges, and an AI official if it goes the distance.
Calls to cancel the fight have emerged due to the accusations against Davis. Reports suggested that Paul has considered reaching out to Ryan Garcia as a replacement, but no decision has been confirmed by Most Valuable Promotions, Paul’s promotional company.
Most Valuable Promotions stated that they are investigating the civil lawsuit filed against Davis and are carefully reviewing the details before making a decision. They emphasize their condemnation of violence and commitment to handling the matter with thoroughness and respect for all involved. Further comments will be withheld until after the review process.
Davis has not responded directly to the accusations yet, but his trainer dismissed them as baseless. The lawsuit claims that Davis assaulted his ex-partner at her workplace and had previously made threats against her. The ex-partner is seeking damages of $50,000 and a jury trial.
While a potential matchup between Paul and Garcia has been ruled out due to contractual obligations, Paul may consider delaying his return to the ring until December. Past speculations linked Paul to a fight with heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, but securing a deal on short notice seems unlikely.
