Once again, Jake Paul is getting ready to rumble live on Netflix. Sources confirmed to ESPN that Paul will be boxing Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an match for the streamer. The fight’s number of rounds is still TBD, as is its weight class (more on that later). It’s somewhat shocking news in the boxing world, as Davis was expected to fight Lamont Roach Jr. next. Davis was expected to defend his WBA lightweight title against Raoch, especially after the two fought to a majority draw in March . Paul was also expected to fight former unified champion Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight match, but that may be on hold until 2026.
Speaking of weights, the size disparity between Paul and Davis is posing something of a conundrum. ESPN reports that “there are ongoing conversations about what weight the