Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Cancelled Gervonta Davis Fight
Claressa Shields has publicly criticized Jake Paul regarding his reaction to the cancellation of the Gervonta Davis fight, originally scheduled for November 14. The exhibition bout was called off due to Davis facing legal troubles, which were deemed serious enough to cancel the event.
Details on Fight Cancellation
The Paul vs Davis matchup sparked controversy from the start, mainly because of the significant size difference between the fighters. After the cancellation, Paul released a detailed statement, blaming Davis for being a poor business partner.
Shields Responds to Paul
Shields responded by pointing out that Paul was aware of the issues surrounding Davis before agreeing to the fight. She noted Davis has a history of legal problems and domestic violence accusations, citing multiple incidents including an arrest earlier this year that caused another fight to be canceled.
"I'm not going to say I 100 percent agree with what Jake said, but I will say is that we all knew Tank's background with domestic violence before his fight got made. Before any of his fights get made, we already know he's got some issues with this."
Shields found Paul's sudden harsh criticism of Davis surprising given that Davis's troubled background was widely known before Paul decided to face him.
Background on Gervonta Davis
- Repeated accusations of domestic violence.
- Previous legal troubles including an arrest earlier in the year.
- Past cancellations of fights due to these issues.
Summary
Claressa Shields pointed out Jake Paul's hypocrisy regarding the cancelled fight against Gervonta Davis, emphasizing that Davis' problematic background was well-known prior to Paul’s involvement.