Jake Paul’s boxing career continues to make headlines beyond the ring. Despite currently training intensely for his highly anticipated match against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the 27-year-old influencer is already setting his sights on what’s next, making an ambitious declaration. Paul publicly stated his desire to face WBO lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in what would be a blockbuster exhibition fight.
During a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Paul shared his vision:
“That’s a step ahead, but he has to do the rematch against Lamont Roach. He wants to bounce back, and then we’ll talk again with Mr. Gervonta.”
This statement has raised eyebrows in the boxing community-especially as “The Problem Child” appears to be looking past Chavez Jr., widely seen as his toughest opponent to date.
Chavez Jr.’s Harsh Response
The Mexican fighter didn’t take long to respond. In an interview with FightHype TV, Chavez Jr. made it clear he was frustrated, viewing Paul’s comments as a sign of disrespect. While discussing his long-awaited return to the ring, the son of the legendary Mexican boxer couldn’t hide his irritation when asked about Paul’s focus on Davis.
“It’s so stupid,” he said, visibly annoyed. “You want to fight Gervonta? You want to fight Usyk?” he added with exasperation-implying that Paul has talked about fighting nearly every world champion while ignoring the challenge right in front of him.
The most severe warning came when Chavez Jr. declared: “I don’t know, after the 28th. Maybe he never fights again.”
A clear threat directed at The Problem Child. Chavez suggested that if Paul is more focused on Davis than on him, he’ll make sure the influencer pays dearly for that mistake in the ring. The tension has added another layer of drama to what was already one of the most intriguing matchups in Paul’s controversial boxing journey.
Paul vs. Davis: An Unusual Exhibition Match
Putting Chavez Jr.’s opinion aside, the idea of a Paul vs. Davis fight seems far-fetched given the massive size difference between the two. With about 65 pounds (roughly 30 kilograms) and six weight divisions separating them, the obvious question is: how could this fight even happen?
Paul addressed that during his interview with Helwani, clarifying that the event would be an exhibition, not a sanctioned professional bout.
“It would be an exhibition. No restrictions, we just couldn’t get it sanctioned professionally,”Paul explained.
According to Paul, he would cut down to 195 pounds, while Davis would have to bulk up as much as possible to close the gap. The fight would consist of 10 rounds of three minutes, without any limitations-mimicking a real pro fight as closely as possible. Even under these rules, many analysts consider the matchup highly unbalanced-particularly for Davis, who would reportedly have only three months to adjust his body if the fight were to happen in November, as Paul’s promotion company MVP has hinted.
Despite the criticism and logistical challenges, Paul remains confident in the potential fight. “That’s a fight where the fans win, and it would be the biggest event of the year,” he said with trademark bravado.
Time will tell if his prediction comes true, but for now, the widespread advice to Paul is clear: focus on Chavez Jr., who may be his most dangerous test in the ring so far.
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