The showdown between Jake Paul and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis has caused a lot of controversy in the boxing world since the exhibition fight was announced due to the YouTuber’s controversial statements, the weight difference, the rules of the fight and what surrounds both fighters.
During an interview on the Doubl3 Coverage podcast, Jake Paul dropped a phrase that changed the narrative of the event with a huge knockout bonus. The statement quickly went viral on social media and sports shows, adding more tension to the fight and increasing interest from fans and bettors.
Jake Paul activates million-dollar KO clause in fight against Gervonta Davis
Paul himself admitted that he could not reveal many details about this bonus, but according to media specialized in boxing, the knockout clause could reach up to six figures, an incentive that will only be given if the fight ends by KO or TKO, going from a simple exhibition between two fighters to an authentic millionaire battle.
This adjustment to the rules has increased the tension, as exhibition fights are usually a little more relaxed, with flexible rules and no official results. However, with a prize at stake, Jake Paul and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis have reason to take a little more risk than planned. Meanwhile, bookmakers have reported a significant increase in activity since the announcement.
How does the outlook change for Gervonta Davis with that juicy KO bonus?
Gervonta Davis comes into this fight with an impeccable professional record and recognized knockout power and now the so-called ‘Tank’ has the opportunity to reaffirm his boxing dominance against a media-savvy and always controversial opponent, albeit with less experience.
For his part, Jake Paul continues to prove that his events grab the headlines and remain relevant, as throughout his career he has managed to combine entertainment, business and provocation of his opponents. He makes it clear that his strategy is to offer fights with proven boxers, raising the level of entertainment with bonuses and a lot of media exposure.
The fight is getting closer and Jake Paul is looking to repeat what he did against the Mexican Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, whom he defeated with a good demonstration of boxing for the judges who gave him the victory by unanimous decision on June 28 in California.
On the other hand, Gervonta Davis drew in his last fight against Lamont Roach Jr., a result that allowed him to retain his WBA lightweight title. But this situation has unleashed some controversies as Lamont has mentioned that he has activated the rematch clause, but was ignored by ‘Tank’ for his fight against Jake Paul.
Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis will face each other on Friday, November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami with a global broadcast on Netflix, starting at 19:00 (ET).
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