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 fight will be contested at,” since Paul recently weighed in at 199.

WBA Lightweight World Champion ‘Tank’ Davis has shunned a warranted rematch with Lamont Roach Jr in favour of this money-spinning bout with Paul, which is expected to be an exhibition given the huge gulf in size – 65lbs as of their last contests – between the two.

So instead of Davis chasing belts and Paul chasing Joshua, the two are now set to collide in what feels less like a traditional boxing matchup and more like a blockbuster spectacle. With the big weight gap and exhibition rules in play, it’s clear this one’s about business and buzz as much as it is about pure fighting.

Jake Paul and Tank Davis are ready rumble in the boxing ring. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Paul posted on his X account a fight-style poster featuring him and Davis and showing the fight is set for Nov. 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will be carried by ...

For some silly reason, YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul is scheduled to face WBA Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis this November in an exhibition bout. On paper, the fight makes absolutely no sense: Paul is 6’1” and last fought at 200 pounds,