Jake Paul backs himself after Canelo’s defeat to Terence Crawford

The boxing world continues to present memorable bouts, such as Terence Crawford defeating Canelo Alvarez, and now the first two press conferences for the November 14 exhibition between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis have taken place.

“El Gallo” has been previously linked with a fight against Canelo, and when speaking to Fight Hub TV, Paul discussed the Crawford vs Canelo bout, and how he now sees his chances against the Mexican.

Jake Paul reflects on Crawford vs Canelo and his chances against the Mexican legend

When asked what he thought of Canelo’s recent performance against Terence Crawford and if he’s losing interest from fight fans:

“I mean, he’s still an amazing fighter. I think Terence Crawford is just that incredible. I think he’s probably one of the best fighters we’ve ever seen in the ring, period, so credit to Terence.

“He showed up, showed out at a higher weight class, but Terence is just that guy right now,” said Paul.

Jake Paul discusses his chances against Canelo Alvarez

“El Gallo” was then asked if Canelo’s defeat to Crawford has made him more confident he could beat the Mexican, should they meet: “Yeah. I mean, absolutely. I’ve always believed in myself in the fight against Canelo and sparring.

“Some of the people that he’s fought against and knowing what I’m capable of in the ring, and seeing what they do, I know that I can beat Canelo Alvarez, and everyone’s always said it as a joke or this and that, but it’s going to happen.”

Paul vs Davis exhibition rules revealed

At the Paul-Davis New York presser, the rules for this highly anticipated exhibition were revealed by Nakisa Bidarian:

• Both fighters will wear 12-ounce gloves.
• The weight limit for the fight will be 195 pounds.
• Three ringside judges will score the contest.

Paul vs Davis fight card

• Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, exhibition, 10 rounds
• Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin, 12 rounds, for Baumgardner’s WBO/IBF/WBA women’s super featherweight title
• Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Andy Hiraoka, 12 rounds, for Russell’s WBA super lightweight title
• Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores, 10 rounds, for Scotney’s WBA, WBO, IBF, WBA women’s super bantamweight unification
• Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos, 10 rounds, for Valle’s WBC women’s strawweight title
• Avious Griffin vs. Cesar Francis, 8 rounds, welterweights