The Gervonta Davis next fight news has arrived, and the Baltimore native is set to return to the ring on November 15. Although not in a championship fight, or against a top-ranked opponent at 135 pounds.
Who will Gervonta Davis fight next?
In March, Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) retained the WBA lightweight title after a controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. A rematch was reportedly being set for this month. However, the fight became uncertain after Davis was arrested in July, on battery charges over an alleged domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend. After the charges were dropped last week, Roach’s team had yet to hear if any discussions would continue.
In an unprecedented move, “Tank” will now face Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) in an exhibition contest. Sources confirmed the news to Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger.
How to watch Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul on November 15
- Davis vs. Paul will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card on November 15
- The exhibition bout will reportedly take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta
- The card will air live on Netflix
Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul preview
While the details of the exhibition have yet to be announced, “The Problem Child” had mentioned some ideal rules when speaking to Ariel Helwani in May. Five of Davis’ last six fights have been contested at 135 pounds. Paul weighed-in at 199.4 pounds in his last fight, a unanimous decision win against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June.
As the bout won’t be sanctioned professionally, it is unlikely to make a difference to their records.
Height and reach advantage?: There is a significant height and reach difference. As Paul stands at 6’1, with a reach of 76 inches. The much smaller Davis has a height of 5’5, with a shorter reach of 67.5 inches. It’ll be interesting to see how the WBA lightweight champion approaches this matchup, or if those numbers result into a disadvantage.
Fight to the punch?: Despite the height and reach difference, Davis possesses plenty of pop behind his punches. Only two of his fights have gone to the judges’ scorecards. Prior to his last outing against Roach, the three-division champion was coming off four consecutive stoppage victories. If there are no restrictions in the contest, can Davis inflict damage with his power?
The bottom line: Given the nature of exhibition contests, it is unlikely to lead to an all-out battle, or even a slug fest. However, both fighters possess tools they can each use to their leverage.
What makes Gervonta Davis so popular?
With the backing of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Davis has become one of the top young fighters in the sport. He is an elite talent at lightweight, a champion, and is becoming one of the more notable brands in the fight game. Davis has won world titles in three divisions, super featherweight, lightweight, and junior welterweight.
However, the 30-year-old native of Baltimore’s rise to fame has had some notable bumps in the road.
- What is Gervonta Davis’ boxing record?: 30-0-1 (28 knockouts)
- Gervonta Davis weight: Davis fights at lightweight at a limit of 135 pounds
- Gervonta Davis height: 5-foot-5
- Davis has been compared to a mini Mike Tyson for his wins-to-knockouts ratio: 30/28
- Through 31 professional contests, Davis remains undefeated
- He is unbeaten in title fights at 8-0.
- “Tank” has had issues making weight during his career. He was stripped of the IBF junior lightweight title in 2017 for being overweight by two pounds, and then lost the opportunity to win the lightweight belt in 2019 when he was 1.5 pounds over the limit for a title bout against Yuriorkis Gamboa.
Gervonta Davis net worth
Money earned is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. After going unbeaten in his first 31 pro bouts, Gervonta Davis’ net worth is estimated to be $4 million.
