Jake Paul unloads on Gervonta Davis after Netflix fight canceled: “Walking human piece of garbage”
Paul went off on Davis after their Netflix headliner was canceled following fresh abuse claims against the fighter.
The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul and controversial boxer Gervonta Davis, scheduled for November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, has been canceled following new allegations of domestic violence against Davis.
Davis’s ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, recently filed a lawsuit accusing him of assault, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
What next for Jake Paul after Gervonta Davis cancellation?
On Monday night, Most Valuable Promotions - the company behind the event - released a statement announcing the cancellation.
“While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025. Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they’re finalized,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions.
The cancellation is another setback for fans who had hoped to see Paul face off against a big-name opponent after failed negotiations with Francis Ngannou, Ryan Garcia, Andre Ward, and Nate Diaz. Ticket holders will receive full refunds.
Paul slams Davis over behavior and reputation
Following the official cancellation, Paul took to social media to unleash a scathing attack on Davis.
“Gervonta Davis is an actual walking human piece of garbage,” Paul wrote. “Working with him is an absolute nightmare. The unprofessionalism, the bizarre requests, the showing up hours late to shoots. To the numerous arrests and related accusations and lawsuits. If you support this man you support the most vile sin a man can commit.
“I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account. My company champions women. I’m so sorry to everyone involved. Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight. Sacrificing time with loved ones and kids just for this fool to lose his unintelligent mind again. It’s scary that devilish men like this can rise to the top of culture and sports, including in positions of power.”
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