The highly anticipated exhibition match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, scheduled for November 14, 2025, fell apart after Davis was accused of assaulting a woman. The incident reportedly took place at a Miami strip club on October 27, leading promoters to cancel the bout.
According to reports, the civil lawsuit described acts of choking, grabbing, and hitting, adding to Davis’s ongoing legal troubles outside the ring. The allegations forced event organizers to call off the fight due to their serious nature.
Jake Paul publicly distanced himself from Davis after the news broke, releasing a statement expressing disgust toward the boxer and his actions.
“I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account. I’m so sorry to everyone involved. Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP, and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight.”
In his remarks, Paul called Davis “an actual walking human piece of garbage” and vowed that his company would not support individuals accused of violence against women. He apologized to his team and undercard fighters for the fallout, calling Davis unprofessional.
Claressa Shields, an undefeated women’s boxing champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist, sharply criticized Jake Paul for what she perceived as hypocrisy in his reaction to the situation. Known for her outspoken stance against abuse, Shields accused Paul of inconsistency in his treatment of similar issues.
Her comments reignited debate among fans about morality and accountability within professional boxing, particularly when public image and promotional interests collide.
Claressa Shields criticized Jake Paul for hypocrisy following the cancellation of his fight with Gervonta Davis, whose assault allegations led to the event’s collapse.