Jake Paul Is Fighting Gervonta Davis – Confirmed

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Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul Credit: Getty Let nothing surprise you when it comes to professional boxing. Jake Paul is reportedly set to take on lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in an exhibition match on November 14 in Atlanta. No, you’re not still asleep. This is a real thing. The two men traded barbs in the past, but that happens often in boxing with anyone of prominence. This one has gone beyond chatter as the event is set to take place at the State Farm Arena and it will be streamed live on Netflix. Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian said the reports were incorrect, though he didn’t say the fight isn’t happening. Paul followed up with a link showing the fight would take place on November 14, not the 15th. The exhibition matchup is already creating controversy and has some perplexed, given both fighters were headed down very different paths. Davis was seemingly headed for a rematch with Lamont Roach for his lightweight title following their controversial draw in March. Paul was in discussions for a potential mega-fight against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in 2026, and the latter’s promoter Eddie Hearn called Paul the frontrunner to be his AJ’s next opponent. Instead, both men pivoted, resulting in a crossover bout that is destined to make money, draw eyeballs while proving almost nothing. Industry insiders, such as the Ring’s Mike Coppinger expect the fight to follow a format similar to Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather in 2021, with larger gloves and strict weight caps. When Mayweather fought Logan, the limits were set at 160 and 190 pounds respectively. Roach was not shocked to see Davis opt out of the opportunity to fight him in a rematch. In fact, he says he warned everyone ahead of time that Davis would duck him.…