The highly anticipated exhibition fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, scheduled for November 14, 2025, was canceled amid serious legal issues surrounding Davis.
The bout fell through after a civil lawsuit accused Gervonta Davis of assaulting a woman at a Miami strip club on October 27. Allegations included choking, grabbing, and hitting, adding to Davis' ongoing off-ring controversies. Due to the gravity of the accusations, promoters decided to cancel the event.
Jake Paul quickly responded by condemning Davis harshly. He posted a statement online branding Davis as “an actual walking human piece of garbage” and expressed refusal to provide a platform to a “woman abuser.” Paul emphasized that his company supports women and apologized to the undercard fighters and his team for the cancellation.
“I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account. I’m so sorry to everyone involved. Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP, and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight.”
Undefeated two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields, known for her strong stance against abuse, criticized Jake Paul for what she views as hypocrisy in his handling of the situation.
> Claressa Shields did not let Jake Paul’s words pass without comment, signaling her disapproval of his approach.
The cancellation of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight highlighted serious allegations against Davis, with Paul condemning his conduct while Shields challenged Paul's response.
Claressa Shields challenges Jake Paul’s inconsistent stance amid serious assault accusations, reflecting ongoing tensions in the boxing world.