Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Gervonta Davis Fight Cancellation
The highly anticipated exhibition fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, scheduled for November 14, 2025, was abruptly canceled after Davis faced a civil lawsuit accusing him of assaulting a woman.
Details of the Incident and Fight Cancellation
The lawsuit alleges that Davis assaulted a woman at a Miami strip club on October 27, involving choking, grabbing, and hitting. These allegations added to Davis’ ongoing issues outside the ring. Due to the severity of the claims, promoters had no choice but to call off the fight.
Jake Paul’s Response
“I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account. 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.”
Paul publicly condemned Davis, calling him “an actual walking human piece of garbage” and insisted he would not promote a “woman abuser.” He expressed regret to his team and the undercard fighters for the disruption.
Claressa Shields’ Reaction
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields, known for her strong stance against abuse, criticized Paul for what she saw as hypocrisy in his handling of the situation. She challenged his sincerity despite his harsh words toward Davis.
Context on Claressa Shields
- Undefeated women’s boxing champion
- Two-time Olympic gold medallist
- Advocate against abuse and violence
Shields did not accept Paul's comments at face value, emphasizing the importance of consistent advocacy against abuse.
Author’s note: The cancellation exposes the complex dynamics of celebrity boxing and highlights differing views on accountability and advocacy.
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