Jake Paul v Gervonta “Tank” Davis Announced for November 16th in Atlanta
Updated 20 August 2025, 18:45 BST
Jake Paul is set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition on Saturday 15 November at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, according to early reports attributed to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger and aggregated by mainstream outlets.
The crossover as expected is causing questions to be asked as the spectacle pairs a cruiserweight-sized celebrity boxer against one of the sport’s pound-for-pound finishers at 135 lbs. Mainly raising immediate questions about the agreed weight, glove size and exhibition rules. Netflix is listed as the global platform, with undercard and full format to be announced.
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Will Jake Paul actually fight Gervonta “Tank” Davis?
SplitDecision has found that the reported date and venue collide with State Farm Arena’s published schedule, which shows comedian Nate Bargatze booked for the night of 15 November (and 16 November). Until promoters clarify, treat the location and timing as provisional and take the whole event with a pinch of salt for that matter.
Is Jake Paul fighting Anthony Joshua?
Jake Paul isn’t fighting Anthony Joshua now because talks broke down over broadcast and platform conflicts: Joshua is tied to DAZN, while Paul’s November event has been lined up with Netflix, and the two sides couldn’t reconcile those rights. As a result, Paul’s team pivoted to an exhibition with Gervonta Davis in Atlanta this November, a switch widely reported after Mike Coppinger noted the Joshua negotiations had collapsed over “network issues.”
Form & Recent Fights of Paul & Davis
Jake Paul
Paul is coming off the best win of his pro career, a wide unanimous decision over former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr on 29 June in Anaheim. Scorecards read 99–91, 98–92 and 97–93. That result pushed his record to 12–1 and, crucially, gave him 10-round championship-distance experience against a seasoned pro.
His 2024 headline was an exhibition against Mike Tyson. In the aftermath, Gervonta Davis publicly mocked Paul’s performance, a comment that has clearly simmered into 2025. Regardless of exhibition status this November, Paul’s size, activity and improved gas tank have given him the right to share the ring with a legend such as Gervonta “Tank” Davis.
Gervonta Davis
Davis’ most recent outing ended in a majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr on 1 March at Barclays Center. Two cards were level at 114–114 and one had Davis up 115–113. The result preserved his WBA lightweight title but triggered immediate talk of a rematch. Before that, Davis delivered the 2024 Knockout of the Year candidate, flattening unbeaten Frank Martin in round eight last June.
Stylistically, Davis remains one of boxing’s deadliest counterpunchers. He is a lot smaller than Paul, so exhibition rules and any catchweight or equipment stipulations will matter. Over eight or ten exhibition rounds, Tank’s timing and explosiveness are his path to moments of control.
Is Jake Paul v Gervonta Davis an Exhibition Match?
This is expected to be an exhibition, not an official title fight due to the natural size and weight difference of both fighters. No belts are on the line, no rankings at risk. The stakes are commercial and reputational. For Paul, a strong showing against an A-level champion could keep big-fight doors open at cruiserweight and heavyweight. For Davis, the attraction is global reach and a major purse, but any adverse results would complicate his championship narrative at 135 lbs, and probably spiral his career cancelling any talks of a Roach rematch.
What Comes Next for Jake Paul?
If Paul impresses:
Expect renewed talk of a stadium event against a marquee name at cruiserweight or heavyweight. Prior flirtations with Anthony Joshua faltered on broadcaster conflicts, but a clean, crowd-pleasing performance on Netflix would keep Paul on the short list for another crossover headliner.
If Davis shines:
Focus likely swings back to sanctioned lightweight business. A Roach rematch is the obvious play after the March draw, with unification options further down the line depending on schedules and networks.
If the event underwhelms:
Promoters may pivot to a different date or venue, particularly given the State Farm Arena clash on 15 November. Monitor official channels for confirmation before booking travel.
With Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis set to create a mega fight, keep up to date across every announcement and quote by reading all our boxing news here. For confirmed UK start times, ring walks and the full running order, find the boxing schedule here. And to see where both men sit among champions and contenders, check out the rankings here.
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