Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Relocates to Miami Amid Weight Concerns

Georgia Commission Pushback

GAEC commissioner Rick Thompson didn’t mince words about the matchup, previously calling it “the dumbest (expletive) I’ve ever heard.” On Monday, Thompson told USA Today the decision stemmed from safety concerns, noting the weight gap was simply too great.

Fighters Trade Jabs

Despite the venue shakeup, both fighters have continued their war of words.

“Jake Paul has been cherry-picking in the sport of boxing for a while now, but he picked the wrong opponent this time,” Davis said in a statement. “He better start losing some weight, chasing some chickens, and pray that helps him some on fight night! Thank you to Netflix for giving me the opportunity to whoop this clown!”

Paul fired back: “New city, same mission, seek and destroy the Tank. Kaseya Center. Friday, November 14. I’m bringing the heat, and Miami will see me take down this angry elf while the world watches live on Netflix.”

Background and Stakes

Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs), 30, enters the fight fresh off a controversial majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr. earlier this year at Barclays Center. Many felt Roach should have pulled off the upset had a ninth-round knee been ruled a knockdown. A rematch for Davis’ WBA lightweight title was in the works for August but never materialized.

Paul (12-1, 7 KOs), 28, is coming off a wide decision victory over former middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. in June.

Sanctioning Still Unclear

As of now, the fight’s parameters remain murky. It is still unknown whether Paul vs. Davis will be a fully sanctioned professional bout or an exhibition, and how the wide weight difference will be officially handled. What is certain: the matchup will be streamed worldwide on Netflix, ensuring massive visibility regardless of format.