Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis fight officially moved to Miami
The much talked about exhibition fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and lightweight world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis has taken another twist. Originally scheduled for Atlanta, Georgia, the event faced regulatory hurdles when Georgia’s athletic commission pulled back its support. That left the fight in limbo—at least briefly. But now, it’s been confirmed that the bout will go ahead on November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
So what exactly happened? The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission had raised concerns, particularly around sanctioning such an unusual matchup. Jake Paul fights around cruiserweight, close to 200 pounds, while Davis is a lightweight, weighing in at 135 pounds. That’s a difference of more than seven weight classes, and commissions take that kind of mismatch very seriously. According to Georgia’s chairman Rick Thompson, permits and waivers had been withdrawn by Paul’s team, MVP Promotions, effectively shutting down the possibility of holding it there.
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Still, Miami stepped up. And Jake Paul wasted no time putting on his showman’s hat. In his words: “New city, same mission, seek and destroy the Tank. I’m bringing the heat to Miami.” Paul, who has built his boxing career on spectacle and big-name opponents, seems determined to make this fight happen no matter the hurdles. His co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian also doubled down, insisting the fight was never really in doubt—just relocated.
Now, whether this fight makes sense competitively is another question entirely. Davis is a decorated world champion with over 30 fights under his belt, most of them ending in knockouts. He’s 5-foot-5, quick, powerful, and proven at the elite level. Jake Paul, on the other hand, has fought former MMA fighters and recently scored a win against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. But against Davis, the size advantage will be enormous—height, reach, and pure body mass all fall in Paul’s favor.
The bout itself is set as an exhibition, which means it won’t count on either fighter’s professional record. It will be fought under agreed rules: 10 rounds, three minutes each, with both men wearing 12-ounce gloves. Florida’s athletic commission will oversee it, but many in the boxing world are skeptical. Hardcore fans call it a money grab rather than a true test of skill. Even Davis himself dismissed Paul’s claims, saying the bigger man may look strong, but shorter fighters often have the advantage once things heat up in the ring.
Press conferences have only added to the circus. In New York, both men traded insults, with Paul mocking Davis’ size and even resorting to clown jokes. Davis, calm but sharp, countered that Paul’s strength wouldn’t matter when speed and experience came into play. The banter entertained the crowd, but for boxing purists, it was more comedy show than serious build-up to a fight.
Still, spectacle sells. This fight will be watched by millions around the world, whether to cheer, laugh, or criticize. Love him or hate him, Jake Paul has turned himself into one of the biggest draws in boxing. And with Gervonta Davis stepping into the opposite corner, Miami is guaranteed to host one of the most talked-about events of the year—even if the matchup makes more noise than sense.
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