Jake Paul has expressed his thoughts following the announcement of his upcoming bout with lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. The two are set to face off on November 15 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Initially revealed on Netflix Turkiye X’s official account before being swiftly removed, the news was later confirmed by Ring Magazine reporter Mike Coppinger.
In a tweet, Jake Paul confirmed the exhibition match against Gervonta Davis, revealing that talks for a fight with Anthony Joshua had fallen through due to network issues. Despite Davis being a dominant force in the boxing world, Paul expressed confidence in his ability to take on the challenge.
Following the news, boxing enthusiasts were thrilled, and Jake Paul wasted no time in sharing his anticipation for the showdown. Referring to Davis as “Tank,” Paul boldly stated his determination to defeat the renowned boxer.
In his most recent fight in June against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Jake Paul secured a victory on points. Looking ahead, Paul aims to maintain an active presence in the ring, with potential fights against Anthony Joshua on the horizon.
While a clash between Paul and Joshua seemed likely for early 2026, the anticipated match did not materialize. Paul’s current focus remains on his upcoming exhibition against Davis, as he continues to make waves in the boxing world.
Davis, who was originally expected to rematch Lamont Roach, will now face off against Jake Paul. The shift in opponents led Roach to take a dig at Davis on social media, hinting at the brewing rivalry between the fighters.
Despite negotiations for a fight at 195lbs falling through earlier, Jake Paul remains undeterred in his pursuit of challenging Gervonta Davis. Emphasizing his readiness for the bout, Paul clarified that the exhibition match would be contested under specific conditions.
Expressing his confidence in facing Davis, Jake Paul highlighted perceived weaknesses in Davis’s game, indicating his belief in his ability to outmaneuver his opponent come fight night.
