Jake Paul to face Gervonta Davis
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Jake Paul is set to test himself against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. On Wednesday, Netflix announced an exhibition bout slated for State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Nov. 14. This will undoubtedly be the biggest test of Paul's boxing career.
The bout is expected to be the biggest test to date for Paul, a social media star with 28 million followers on Instagram and 21 million followers on YouTube.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer will fight in an exhibition match against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, 30, Paul announced Wednesday. Paul, 28, fought Mike Tyson while weighing 227 pounds in November 2024; Davis typically fights at 135 pounds.
Initially, Paul had been in talks to take on Anthony Joshua, but contract talks have stalled. It is now being reported that Paul will instead face off against Gervonta "Tank" Davis in an exhibition match on November 15 in Atlanta.
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