When looking at everything coming to Netflix this November, it's undeniable that Jake Paul vs. Gervonta "Tank" Davis was going to be one of the biggest things to hit the streaming service this month. Paul's fights have been major hits for Netflix, particularly his fight against legendary fighter Mike Tyson, and so many people were hotly anticipating the pair squaring off on Nov. 14 at Kaseya Center in Miami.
But now, that fight is canceled, and for good reason. In a press release yesterday (Nov. 3), Netflix announced that Most Valuable Promotions, the boxing promotion behind the fight, was no longer moving forward with Paul vs. Davis. This is because of a civil lawsuit filed against Davis in Miami-Dade County on Oct. 30, related to a domestic violence investigation.
That allegation and suit were followed up by an investigation by Most Valuable Promotions, which is what finally shut the door on this fight going forward.
Jake Paul still likely to fight in 2025
Obviously, allegations of domestic abuse are something to be taken very seriously, and it's good to see Netflix, Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions taking this seriously and putting the allegations first rather than proceeding with a fight that would put a ton of money in people's pockets.
With Paul vs. Davis officially canceled, Paul is now needing a new partner for his next boxing exhibition, and it seems like a plan is already in the works. “Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025. Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they are finalized. We thank Netflix, the Kaseya Center, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their partnership.”
So there you have it. No guarantees there, but it seems like you'll need to keep your eyes out for a Jake Paul fight on Netflix by the end of the year. Once it's officially announced, we'll be sure to let you know.
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