
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any wilder with an already over-the-top matchup between Jake Paul and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, things just escalated again. The two stars are set to clash at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on November 14th, in what was billed as a simple, crowd-pleasing exhibition bout. But if there’s one thing about Jake Paul, it’s that he doesn’t do simple.
All seemed relatively chill—until Paul himself dropped a bombshell that instantly changed the tone of the fight. During an appearance on the Doubl3 Coverage Podcast, Paul revealed that a large knockout bonus will be on the line. ‘I don’t know if I can say it,’ Paul said, ‘but there is going to be a big, big knockout bonus.’ The quote quickly spread after being reposted by Source of Boxing and ShowBizz The Adult, igniting social media and sending fans into speculation mode about how much money is really involved.
According to reports circulating online, the bonus could reach up to six figures, paid out only if the fight ends in a knockout or TKO. The goal could be to inject a surge of competitive intensity into what was supposed to be a relaxed exhibition. In other words, both fighters now have major incentive to ditch the light sparring and go for the kill.
The craziest part? This fight was never meant to have that kind of edge. Exhibitions, by definition, are typically non-scored and held under looser rules designed for entertainment—not serious risk. They’re often intended to showcase talent, not to settle grudges. But this KO bonus blurs that line completely. It transforms what was a friendly showcase into something far more dangerous—and potentially far more entertaining.
: The Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis will have a large knockout bonus on the line
— Source of Boxing (@Sourceofboxing) October 21, 2025
"I don't know if I can say it, but there is going to be a big, big knockout bonus.” - Jake Paul via the Doubl3 Coverage Podcast ️ pic.twitter.com/Xzt9hWpIsu
For Paul, who’s built a career out of shaking up boxing’s traditional playbook, it’s another headline-grabbing move. For Davis, known for his legitimate knockout power inside the ring, it’s an opportunity to turn an exhibition into a statement.
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One thing’s certain: with the addition of a knockout bonus on the line, November 14th in Miami just got a whole lot more unpredictable.
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