Jake Paul’s promotional company has issued a statement following allegations against his upcoming opponent, Gervonta Davis, of battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping by his ex-girlfriend. The two are scheduled to face off in an exhibition match in Miami on November 14, despite the weight difference between Davis, a lightweight, and Paul, a cruiserweight. The outcome of the fight will not affect their professional records, but a winner will be determined either by stoppage, or by judges, including an AI official, if the bout goes the distance.
Amid calls for the fight to be canceled due to the accusations against Davis, there were reports suggesting that Paul might consider Ryan Garcia as a replacement. However, Most Valuable Promotions, Paul’s company, indicated that no decision has been made yet. The statement released by Most Valuable Promotions stated that they are actively investigating the civil lawsuit against Davis and are carefully reviewing the details before making any decisions.
Davis has not responded to the allegations, but his trainer dismissed them as baseless. The lawsuit claims that Davis assaulted his ex-partner at her workplace and had previously made threats against her. The ex-partner alleges multiple instances of physical assault and choking, seeking damages and a jury trial.
Meanwhile, the possibility of a fight between Paul and Garcia has been ruled out due to contractual obligations with different platforms. Paul is now considering delaying his return to the ring until December and has been linked with heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua. However, securing a deal on short notice seems unlikely.