The Jake Paul critics want him to take on a real challenge … how does Gervonta Davis sound?? The news apparently broke via a since-deleted post from Netflix’s official Turkey account on Wednesday … which stated Jake and Tank would duke it out…
The Jake Paul critics want him to take on a real challenge … how does Gervonta Davis sound?? The news apparently broke via a since-deleted post from Netflix’s official Turkey account on Wednesday … which stated Jake and Tank would duke it out…
UPDATE
10:11 AM PT — TMZ Sports is told the fight is, in fact, happening … though the date, location and other details surrounding the event have not been confirmed.
The Jake Paul critics want him to take on a real challenge … how does Gervonta Davis sound??
The news apparently broke via a since-deleted post from Netflix’s official Turkey account on Wednesday … which stated Jake and Tank would duke it out at State Farm Arena on November 15 — and featured a flyer promoting the event.
The bout is reported to be an exhibition … after all, there is a massive height and weight difference between the two pugilists — and officials wouldn’t ever sign off on making a mismatch like that official.
Jake is 6’1″ and hangs around the cruiserweight division (200-lb. limit) … and Tank stands at 5’5″ and is a lightweight (135).
El Gallo was most recently linked to Anthony Joshua for a pro contest … which would have been a major step up in an opponent, but that apparently fell through.
Paul is 12-1 … but his haters have always pointed out how he has mostly faced MMA greats or boxers past their prime. His lone loss came against someone in his age range — Tommy Fury. Most recently, he has wins over legend Mike Tyson and former middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Davis, on the other hand, is 30-0-1 … and is a multi-division champ. He is quite possibly the most dangerous pound-for-pound fighter on the planet.
It seemed like he was slated to rematch Lamont Roach, who he fought to a draw this past March.