Jake Paul’s promotional company has issued a statement in response to allegations against his upcoming opponent, Gervonta Davis. The accusations include battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping by Davis’ ex-girlfriend.
Despite the controversy, Paul and Davis are set to face off in an exhibition match in Miami on November 14. The fight, scheduled between a lightweight and cruiserweight boxer, will not affect their professional records. The winner will be determined by stoppage, or by two human judges and an AI official if the bout goes the distance.
Calls to cancel the fight have emerged due to the serious allegations against Davis. There were reports suggesting Paul might consider Ryan Garcia as a replacement, but Most Valuable Promotions, Paul’s promotional company, has not made a final decision.
Most Valuable Promotions stated that they are investigating the civil lawsuit filed against Davis and are diligently reviewing the details before making any decisions. They emphasized their condemnation of violence and assured a thorough review process before taking further action.
Davis has not responded to the accusations yet, but his trainer, Calvin Ford, dismissed them as baseless. The lawsuit claims that Davis attacked his ex-partner at her workplace on October 27 and had previously threatened her. The ex-partner alleges multiple instances of physical assault and choking, seeking damages and a jury trial.
Regarding the potential replacement of Davis with Garcia, promoter Oscar De La Hoya clarified that the fight would not happen due to contractual obligations between Garcia, DAZN, Golden Boy, and Netflix. Paul may delay his return to the ring until December and has been linked to a possible matchup with heavyweight Anthony Joshua, although finalizing a deal on short notice seems unlikely.