Jake Paul has locked in his next challenge. The influencer is set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14th, but the weight class difference between the two boxers has raised plenty of doubts among fans.
After defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in his most recent bout, Paul quickly lined up a new opponent. Davis has reportedly agreed to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer in an exhibition match later this year.
However, the major concern surrounding this fight is the size gap. Paul has competed in the cruiserweight and even heavyweight divisions, while Davis is a natural lightweight—a massive disparity that sparks questions about fairness and safety.
What is the actual weight class difference between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis?
The weight class difference between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis is significant. Paul has mostly fought in the cruiserweight and heavyweight range, around 190 to 200 pounds.
Davis, meanwhile, is a natural lightweight, competing between 130 and 140 pounds. His game is built on speed, explosiveness, and timing rather than size. That leaves a gap of more than 50 pounds between them. Such a difference often means one fighter has a major edge in power, reach, and durability.
Because of this, fans question the matchup. Unless a special catchweight is agreed upon, the fight looks more like spectacle than a fair contest.
When is the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight going to take place?
Netflix, who will be in charge of streaming the bout, has now confirmed that the match will take place on November 14th despite the initial information that it would be on the 15th.
It’s also important to note that this fight is being planned as an exhibition match. Jake Paul wanted to keep building his professional record, but Gervonta Davis was never going to agree to a sanctioned bout given the drastic difference in weight classes.
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