Gervonta Davis Legal Troubles Forces Jake Paul to Approach Four Superstars as Replacement 

Though Garcia is a strong contender, reports suggest Jake Paul is also considering his former boxing rival, Nate Diaz . The ex-UFC star previously fought Paul in a competitive boxing match but ultimately lost a clear unanimous decision. Their lingering rivalry and unfinished business make a potential rematch exciting, offering Diaz a chance for long-awaited redemption.

Apart from Garcia and Diaz, Jake Paul has reportedly discussed a potential bout with undefeated multi-division boxing champion Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford. The veteran American boxer recently made headlines by defeating the legendary Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez decisively.

According to Paul, a fight against Crawford would be a true 50/50 matchup, balancing his size advantage with Bud’s superior experience. Finally, Jake Paul’s team has reportedly reached out to former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, also active in professional boxing.

Ngannou has already faced elite opponents like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, losing both bouts but showcasing impressive power. Given his sheer size and knockout strength, Ngannou could pose a serious challenge, making fans eager to see Paul’s final opponent choice.

Why won’t Ryan Garcia fight Jake Paul?

Among all the choices, many fans of Jake Paul believe Ryan Garcia seems like the perfect substitute for Gervonta Davis. Garcia, known for his controversial behavior and recent loss to Rolando Romero, remains one of boxing’s most talked-about stars. Given his social media presence and sharp trash-talking skills, Garcia appears to be the ideal replacement opponent for Paul’s next bout.

He has already clashed with Paul several times on the internet, and his weight closely matches Davis rather than Crawford or Ngannou. However, the fight seems unlikely due to Garcia’s ties with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions. De La Hoya recently went on social media and clarified the situation to the fans.

Let me tell you why this fight is not going to happen. Ryan Garcia fights for DAZN and Jake Paul fights on Netflix. Golden Boy has a contract with DAZN. Ryan Garcia has a contract with Golden Boy.

Oscar De La Hoya via Instagram 

Paul has so far fought two major bouts under Netflix, one being the showdown against Mike Tyson , which drew over 100 million global viewers. This record-breaking fight officially marked Netflix’s entrance into live boxing, blending mainstream entertainment with combat sports. Now, fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to see who will step up next to face the ever-controversial Jake Paul.