Jake Paul has launched an angry social media tirade explaining why his much-publicised Netflix fight with Gervonta Davis has been abandoned, after organisers pulled the American boxer amid fresh allegations of violence.
The YouTuber-turned-fighter used a lengthy online statement to denounce Davis and to express frustration at what he described as weeks of chaos surrounding the cancelled bout.
Paul said: “Gervonta Davis is an actual walking human piece of garbage. Working with him is an absolute nightmare.
“The unprofessionalism, the bizarre requests, the showing up hours late to shoots. To the numerous arrests and related accusations and lawsuits.
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“If you support this man you support the most vile sin a man can commit.
“My company champions women. I’m so sorry to everyone involved.
“Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight.
“Sacrificing time with loved ones and kids just for this fool to lose his unintelligent mind again. It’s scary that devilish men like this can rise to the top of culture and sports, including in positions of power.
“I hope you people moving forward look beyond his fake streetwear pieces ‘SWAG’ and search for something deeper to be a fan of.
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“As for me it’s on to the next one as always. Anyone. Anytime. Any place.”
Most Valuable Promotions, the company co-founded by Paul, confirmed that the Miami exhibition scheduled for 14 November at the Kaseya Center would not proceed.
Organisers said they had reviewed the situation after Davis’s former partner, Courtney Rossel, filed a civil claim in Florida alleging a violent assault.
In its statement, MVP said: “Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly.
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“While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025.
“Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they are finalised.
“We thank Netflix, the Kaseya Center, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their partnership.”
Rossel alleges that Davis attacked her on 27 October and had previously threatened to kill her.
She has accused the fighter of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress, seeking more than $50,000 in damages and claiming she requires therapy for post-traumatic stress.
Police arrested Davis in Miami in July, reportedly over a separate incident involving Rossel.
He was stopped after officers discovered an outstanding warrant linked to a battery charge.
Davis has not commented on the latest claims.
Jake Paul was keen on a bout with Anthony Joshua but that is unlikely to happen
| PAEfforts were made to rescue the broadcast, with Paul’s camp approaching a range of potential opponents.
Ryan Garcia was contacted but is tied to DAZN and expected to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios next year.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou said he was approached but felt disrespected.
Talks were also held with Terence Crawford and retired legend Andre Ward, while promoter Eddie Hearn is believed to have suggested Anthony Joshua, though the proposal came too late to materialise.