Jake Paul’s upcoming Netflix match towards Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been canceled days earlier than the 2 had been set to sq. off in Miami.
“Our staff has labored carefully with all events to navigate this case responsibly,” Most Useful Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian mentioned in a press release despatched to media Monday night time.
The extremely publicized Nov. 14 exhibition was referred to as off Monday after Davis was sued by an ex-girlfriend for battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional misery, in response to ESPN.
“Whereas we won’t be shifting ahead with this occasion, our plan nonetheless stays for Jake Paul to headline an occasion on Netflix in 2025,” Bidarian mentioned. “Particulars concerning a brand new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and extra bouts will likely be shared as quickly as they’re finalized.”
The battle drew consideration when it was introduced in August — largely as a result of Paul’s boxing resume consists of some massive names, although Davis, 30, would’ve been the primary top-flight boxer in his prime the 28-year-old former influencer has confronted.
Paul fought former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on Netflix in November 2024. Tyson, 58, didn’t have the legs to maintain tempo along with his youthful opponent.
Paul’s skilled file consists of 12 wins and a loss to actuality TV performer Tommy Fury, whose half-brother is former heavyweight champ Tyson Fury.
Davis is undefeated in 30 fights and has one draw on his file.
Paul referred to as Davis a “strolling human piece of rubbish” on X Monday night time the place he confirmed the battle wasn’t occurring.
