Jake Paul Confirmed to Fight Gervonta "Tank" Davis

Summary

• Jake Paul is set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition bout
• The match will be streamed live on Netflix
• The fight is scheduled for November 14 in Atlanta

In a surprising turn for the boxing world, internet sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul is set to face undefeated champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a highly anticipated exhibition bout. The match will be streamed live on Netflix on November 15 from Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, marking another major step in Netflix’s growing commitment to live sports programming.

The matchup is drawing significant attention for the dramatic size difference between the two fighters. Paul, who last competed at cruiserweight (around 200 pounds), will face Davis, a world champion at lightweight (135 pounds). While the weight class and rules for the exhibition are still being worked out, the bout is expected to operate under pro-style rules, with both fighters aiming for a knockout.

This fight marks a significant departure from both fighters’ usual career paths. For Davis, it’s a lucrative opportunity that steps away from his professional title bouts against elite boxers. For Paul, it’s a chance to silence critics who say he has only fought former MMA stars and aging legends, as he steps into the ring with a fighter in his prime. In 2024, Paul shocked the world when he defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in the most-watched live professional sporting event in history. Earlier this June, Paul also defeated Julio César Chávez Jr. with an unanimous decision that now sees him ranked No. 14 amongst the WBA cruiserweight.

In a statement to Netflix, Paul said of the upcoming fight, “Gervonta is an angry little elf who has been disrespecting my name for too long. His nickname might be Tank, but I’m an FPV drone and I’m about to disable his ass. Yes, he is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, but my motto is anyone, anytime, anyplace, against all odds. And I like my odds. First, I am going to kill David, then I will go on to slaughter Goliath, and you are all going watch me do it, breaking viewership records again. Atlanta. Friday, Nov 14th. The worst night of Gervonta’s career, live only on Netflix.”

This event is a bold move by Netflix and the fighters, aiming to attract both hardcore boxing fans and a new, massive audience to the sport.