Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis Will Be Judged by AI — Here’s What That Means

Jed I. Goodman on X was the first to confirm the twist after reaching out to the Florida Athletic Commission. In his post, Goodman wrote:
‘The most interesting part of the Florida Athletic Commission’s response to my inquiry about the Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis exhibition having commission-appointed judges was this:

Judging – The bout will be scored by two professional judges and one AI judge (exceptional).’

The fight — officially an exhibition — takes place November 14, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and it’s unlike anything boxing has seen before. Both fighters will step into the ring wearing 12-ounce gloves for 10 three-minute rounds, but only two of the judges will be human. The third? A machine trained to analyze punches landed, defense, and aggression — and generate a live scorecard.

So what does that mean? In short, this isn’t a ‘real’ professional fight — the result won’t count on either man’s record — but the inclusion of an AI judge adds a layer of curiosity (and confusion). It’s an experiment in whether technology can improve boxing’s long-criticized scoring system or just make it weirder.

A Matchup of Opposites

Physically, this is about as lopsided as it gets. Jake Paul stands 6-foot-1 and roughly 195 pounds, while Gervonta Davis, a lifelong lightweight, checks in around 5-foot-5 and 135 pounds on a normal fight night. The two will meet at a 195-pound catchweight, an enormous leap for Davis and part of why the Florida commission classified the bout as an exhibition rather than a sanctioned contest.

‘The Fight Is Exciting’ — and a Little Crazy

Boxing commentator Showbizz the Adult recently broke down the matchup, calling it ‘exciting’ and comparing elements of it to Oscar De La Hoya vs Shaquille O’Neal, that playful clash of size and skill. ‘Even though De La Hoya had the better technique, every punch Shaq threw made you hold your breath,’ he said.

Showbizz also predicted that Jake Paul will go hunting for the knockout, calling him ‘an opportunist’ when it comes to going viral. ‘If Tank knocks out Jake and does a backflip off the ropes — that could be one of the biggest moments of the year in today’s social media driven boxing climate.’ he added, summing up the unpredictable chaos fans can expect.

It’s a fitting analogy. For all of Jake Paul’s progress as a boxer, the visual of a 195-pound cruiserweight facing a 135-pound knockout artist still feels surreal. And now, with an AI judge thrown in the mix, the night promises equal parts entertainment and experiment.

What the AI Judge Means

The AI scoring system is designed to track metrics in real time — punches landed, accuracy, defense, ring control — then translate that data into a numeric round score. It won’t replace the humans, but it will act as one of the three official judges, meaning its scorecard will directly impact the final decision.

It’s being treated as a trial run for future fights, with Florida serving as the first commission to allow an AI judge to officially participate. The move has split fans — some say it’s a step toward accountability in a sport infamous for bad judging; others argue boxing shouldn’t hand decision-making to a computer that’s never taken a punch.

The Bigger Picture

Between the weight gap, the awkward press tour, and the looming ‘retirement’ talk, this matchup feels like part boxing, part social experiment. But that’s what Jake Paul does best — he creates conversation. Whether the AI helps or hurts that conversation remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: everyone will be watching to see how the machine scores the madness.