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Jake Paul’s Shocking 50-Pound Gamble Against Gervonta Davis on Netflix
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The streaming giant is reportedly set to host another blockbuster boxing event, pitting the YouTube sensation against one of the sport’s most feared punchers.
In a move that is sending shockwaves through the combat sports world, Jake Paul is reportedly set to face the formidable power of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in a high-stakes exhibition boxing match. The event is planned for November 15 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and will be streamed globally on Netflix, according to a report from Ring Magazine.
This news follows a now-deleted post from the official Netflix Turkey account that revealed the same matchup and date. The report suggests Netflix, fresh off the success and controversy of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event, is diving deeper into the boxing world with another major spectacle.
However, the venue booking adds a layer of uncertainty. Uncrowned has learned that the State Farm Arena is currently scheduled to host comedian Nate Bargatze’s “Big Dumb Eyes” tour on that very same night, potentially complicating the plans.
Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs), the internet superstar-turned-boxer, was previously in advanced talks to face former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Those discussions reportedly collapsed due to broadcasting rights issues. Paul is coming off a unanimous decision victory over veteran Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June, a win that earned him his first-ever world ranking.
His proposed opponent, Gervonta Davis (30-0, 28 KOs), is a destructive force and a multi-division world champion. The boxing world had widely expected Davis to run it back with Lamont Roach after their controversial draw this past March. However, Davis’s career recently hit a legal snag. He was arrested in July on a misdemeanor battery-domestic violence charge, forcing him to postpone any fight plans. That charge was dropped just last week after the alleged victim refused to cooperate with prosecutors.
Following the dismissal, Roach stated he was “moving on” from a rematch, believing Davis’s team was no longer interested.
A potential Paul vs. Davis matchup is a classic clash of styles and stature. Davis is arguably one of the most devastating punchers in the sport today, with vastly more professional experience. However, he would likely be at a staggering 50-pound size disadvantage against the much larger Paul, who has built his career at cruiserweight.
Unsurprisingly, the report has been met with skepticism from Paul’s camp. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), tweeted in response: “Amazing how “sources” have it confirmed but have it wrong.”
In Other Boxing News: Brian Norman Jr. Re-Signs with Top Rank
While the Paul-Davis rumor mill spins, a confirmed piece of business has taken place in the welterweight division. Uncrowned has confirmed that WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. has signed a multi-year contract extension with legendary promotional outfit Top Rank.
The unbeaten 24-year-old from the Atlanta area is preparing for the biggest fight of his life: a title defense against former two-division champion Devin Haney on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Norman’s journey with Top Rank, which began in late 2022, is a story of patience and development. After a slow start where he admitted to struggling with the bright lights and forcing his performances, Norman has blossomed into a must-see attraction and a brutal knockout artist.
The turning point was a sensational 10th-round knockout of Giovanni Santillan in May 2024 to claim the WBO interim title. That belt was later upgraded to the full championship when Terence Crawford moved up in weight.
“I believe in loyalty,” Norman said in a statement. “Top Rank believed in me from the start, and I’m proud to keep building with the home team. We’re only getting started.”
His explosive power was on full display in his last outing, a fifth-round demolition of Jin Sasaki in Tokyo that is already a leading contender for 2025 Knockout of the Year.
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum sees limitless potential in his champion, stating, “He has the physical tools and maturity required to become a generational fighter… We are thrilled to be part of the next phase of Brian’s career.”