Further clarity has been revealed ahead of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is set to face WBA lightweight champion Davis at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on Friday 14 November, after it was moved from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
The bout has received criticism from some of the boxing world due to the massive weight and size difference between the two men, with Paul having weighed as heavy as 227lbs in his boxing career, while ‘Tank’ has never competed above the 140lb limit.
Last time out, Paul fought at cruiserweight when he defeated former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June, while Davis was held to a majority decision draw in his WBA lightweight title defence against Lamont Roach in March.
It was believed that ‘Tank’ would have an immediate rematch with Roach until he instead he opted for the clash with Paul, but it had yet to be officially revealed what the rules the pair would be fighting under.
Executive director of the Florida Athletic Commission Timothy Shipman has now confirmed some of the plans, after he explained to USA Today that the clash will be an exhibition.
“You can’t do a fight like that as a pro fight. It’ll be an exhibition fight. “I’m looking at the details right now. I mean, it’s happening pretty fast. But I am sure there will be other stipulations because you can’t do it with the same requirements.”
Some fans have reacted poorly to the news, with one branding it ‘a waste of time’ – while another described it as a ‘clown show.’
Paul and Davis are set to meet at their first press conference on Monday, where the big size difference will be visible for the first time.
