Jake Paul’s promotional company has issued a statement following allegations against his upcoming opponent, Gervonta Davis, of battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping by an ex-girlfriend.
Despite Davis competing in the lightweight division and Paul in the cruiserweight division, they are scheduled to face off in an exhibition match in Miami on November 14. While the bout won’t affect their professional records, a winner will be determined through stoppage or by a panel of two human judges and an AI official if the fight goes the distance.
Calls for the fight to be canceled have surfaced due to the accusations against Davis. Reports indicated Paul reached out to Ryan Garcia as a potential replacement, but Most Valuable Promotions, Paul’s company, stated that no decision has been finalized.
The statement from Most Valuable Promotions stated, “We immediately launched an investigation upon learning of the civil lawsuit against Gervonta Davis filed in Miami-Dade County on October 30, 2025. We are currently in the process of gathering information and carefully reviewing the details to ensure any decision made is thoroughly considered. We strongly denounce any form of violence and are dedicated to handling this issue with thoroughness and respect for all parties involved. Further comments will be withheld until our review is complete and consultations with relevant parties have taken place.”
Davis has not yet responded to the allegations, but his trainer, Calvin Ford, dismissed them as baseless. The lawsuit alleges that Davis assaulted his ex-partner, Courtney Rossel, at her workplace on October 27 and had previously made threats against her life. Rossel further claims that Davis physically attacked and strangled her on multiple occasions, seeking $50,000 in damages and a jury trial.
Although Ryan Garcia was considered as a replacement for Davis, Oscar De La Hoya, the promoter, stated that the fight would not materialize due to contractual obligations with different platforms. Paul may postpone his return to the ring until December and has previously been linked to a potential fight with heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, although securing such a deal on short notice seems unlikely.