Netflix might be about to shake up boxing again. After pulling in millions of viewers for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson last November, the streaming giant is reportedly lining up another fight that’s got fans buzzing. According to Ring Magazine, Jake Paul is set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition bout on November 15 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
That’s the same night Netflix already booked the venue for comedian Nate Bargatze’s tour, which has raised some eyebrows. But when it comes to big money fights, Netflix clearly isn’t scared to shuffle things around.
Jake Paul’s Path To This Fight
Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) has been on a wild run lately. The YouTuber-turned-boxer just came off a big win in California, where he beat former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision. That victory even earned him his first official world ranking, something critics thought would never happen.
At one point, Paul was in talks to fight Anthony Joshua, but those negotiations reportedly collapsed after network issues. Instead, Netflix swooped in to keep him in the spotlight with this Davis matchup.
Paul has been proving his doubters wrong, and stepping into the ring against a two-division champ like Davis adds another layer of drama. Fans know Paul loves to stir controversy, but win or lose, he makes sure the world is watching.
Gervonta Davis’ Situation Ahead Of The Bout
Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) is no stranger to headlines inside and outside the ring. Many thought his next fight would be a rematch with Lamont Roach after their controversial draw earlier this year. Instead, Davis has been making news for legal troubles.
In July, he faced a misdemeanor domestic violence charge after his ex-girlfriend accused him of striking her in June. The case was dropped last week when the alleged victim decided not to move forward. Davis hasn’t let that slow him down, though.
Roach has already told Boxing Scene he’s “moving on” from chasing Davis, claiming Tank’s camp isn’t interested in running it back. That clears the way for Paul vs. Davis on Netflix. Still, one major factor stands out: Davis could be stepping into this fight giving up more than 50 pounds to Paul.