Jake Paul continues to push the boundaries of traditional boxing, having already faced legends such as Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He will now face Gervonta Davis on November 14 in an exhibition fight that will be broadcast by Netflix
However, beyond the spectacle, the fight has been questioned because of an obvious physical difference. Jake Paul is 20 cm taller than Gervonta and weighs 30 kilograms more, this disproportion has generated criticism among experts and fans.
Former boxer Amir Khan was blunt in warning that “Davis could get hurt,” while the “Tank’s” own trainer told FightHype: “It’s a risky fight … my priority is to keep him safe”.
What will Jake Paul’s weight be for his fight against Gervonta Davis?
The latest twist in this story was given by Jake Paul in a video published by Betr, where he confirmed that he will have to weigh in at 195 pounds (88.5 kg) to face Davis. This leaves him well above Gervonta’s usual range, who competes at 135 pounds and rarely exceeds 150 in his walking weight.
Jake Paul recently fought against Chavez Jr. at cruiserweight (200 pounds), while Davis is a champion in the lightweight division. This 60-pound difference could completely change the dynamics of the fight despite being an exhibition.
Gervonta Davis opts for Jake Paul instead of a sporting rematch
Gervonta Davis’ decision has also been analyzed from an economic perspective. Liam Walsh, who lost to “Tank” in 2017, understands why the champion has opted for a less competitive fight rather than a rematch with Lamont Roach or a battle with Shakur Stevenson.
The amount of money that’s at stake… boxing is a business first and foremost, isn’t it? … I’m not too disappointed. Most boxers would do the same if they were completely honest
With the huge weight gap confirmed and multiple boxing figures questioning the logic of the fight, the November 14 event will be much more than a spectacle. Jake Paul has once again put the boxing world in a dilemma between sport and entertainment, but once again everyone is watching.
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