Boxing | Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis exhibition bout confirmed – What we know so far

Jake Paul is set to enter the ring for what could be the toughest test of his boxing journey yet. According to Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger, Paul will face reigning WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition bout scheduled for November 15 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, streamed live on Netflix.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Jake Paul will face Gervonta Davis on Nov. 15 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena in an exhibition on Netflix, sources confirm to @ringmagazine,” Coppinger posted on X. He added that talks for Paul to face Anthony Joshua fell through due to broadcast network issues.

The weight limit for the contest remains undecided. Paul last competed at 200 pounds, while Davis holds his world title at 135 pounds. Coppinger noted that similar conditions might apply as when Floyd Mayweather fought Logan Paul in 2021: “When Floyd Mayweather faced Jake’s brother Logan in an exhibition, Mayweather couldn’t weigh more than 160 while Logan was capped at 190.

Would expect some similar exhibition rules for weigh in here.”For Davis, who boasts a 30-0-1 professional record with 28 knockouts, this marks a departure from his usual competition. The 30-year-old fought to a draw with Lamont Roach Jr. in March after scoring emphatic stoppages over Ryan Garcia and Frank Martin. Facing Paul is a lucrative opportunity, though it is unlikely to enhance his legacy, especially as questions swirl about potential bouts against Shakur Stevenson or a Roach rematch.Paul, meanwhile, steps up from opponents like Julio César Chávez Jr. and ex-MMA fighters but may still face skepticism. A win over Davis in an exhibition would not impact his record, and critics will point to his size advantage.