The boxing world has been buzzing since last month with the announcement of Jake Paul’s next showdown. ‘El Gallo’ is set to face WBA champion Gervonta Davis in an exhibition bout at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on November 14, streamed live on Netflix. The announcement alone sent waves through fans, marking the first time in years Paul will step into the ring against someone closer to his age.
Yet, the matchup has already sparked controversy. Jake Paul, a cruiserweight contender, towers over Gervonta Davis , whose natural weight class is far lighter. At his last fight, the YouTube turn boxer weighed 199½ pounds, while ‘Tank’ tipped the scales at 133¾ pounds—a staggering gap that has raised eyebrows. Paul stands 6’1”, Davis 5’5”, and despite reports that the fight will take place at