At one point, the idea of a real, high-level boxer stepping into the ring with Jake Paul seemed like a laughingstock. Up until the end of summer, that was still the case. But Gervonta Davis has decided to take the plunge, prioritizing money over legacy for an exhibition bout against Paul on November 15 in Miami, Florida.
Many fans believe “Tank” will take a dive in the fight, or not even truly try to hit Paul. There have been plenty of conspiracy theories regarding Paul’s fights, with his last one against Mike Tyson turning into a joke in many fans’ eyes. As things stand, there is no fishy business regarding the fight. Whether Davis goes all-out on fight night remains to be seen. If the bout ends up going to the judges’ scorecards, that’s where the controversy might begin.
AI judge to be one of three official scorers for Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight
Reports emerged on Friday that the Paul-Davis fight will feature an AI (artificial intelligence) judge as one of the three judges who will determine the outcome of the bout if it comes down to a decision. While an AI judge has been featured on boxing broadcasts, it’s unprecedented for one to make an official scorecard. Thankfully, it’s an exhibition anyway.
That could certainly lead to a controversial moment if fans believe a specific boxer dominated the fight, and the final verdict comes down to AI. Given that Paul has tons of doubters as is, this likely won’t sit well with any of them.
The Paul-Davis fight is just over a month away and will feature legitimate, high-profile professional fights on the undercard. Alycia Baumgardner, Ellie Scotney, Gary Antuanne Russell and other stars will feature.
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