Gervonta Davis lawsuit, explained: Why boxer was forced to pull out of Jake Paul fight
The world of combat sports was ablaze with the news Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul were scheduled to fight on Nov. 14, but a new development has thrown a wrench into the fight plans.
Davis is facing allegations that he attacked an ex-girlfriend in Miami, after supposedly assaulting and threatening her in separate incidents. The alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against Davis, making several concerning claims.
Questions about the status of Davis’ fight against Paul began to surface as soon as the allegations were revealed, and the time crunch before the match now leaves Paul scrambling to find another opponent.
Here’s what you need to know about the allegations against Davis and whether his fight with Paul is still on.
Latest updates on status of Gervonta Davis-Jake Paul fight
MVP sent out a notification on Monday, Nov. 3, that the fight between Paul and Davis is off. Fans will have a refund opportunity and Paul is expected to still try to fight in 2025.
Per MVP, the Paul-Davis fight will not be moving forward following the recent allegations against Davis.
Fans who purchased tickets have an opportunity for a refund.
It was earlier reported that Davis was expected to withdraw from his Nov. 14 exhibition fight against Paul, according to The Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger, before the official news.
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