Jake Paul’s highly anticipated fight against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was canceled after the latter faced new domestic violence allegations. The decision came following a civil suit filed in Miami, where Davis was accused of assault and battery against his ex-girlfriend at a strip club, with additional claims of threatening to kill her. Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions confirmed the cancellation, though the comedian-athlete emphasized his plans to face another opponent in 2024.
In a scathing Instagram post, Paul labeled Davis as ‘a human piece of garbage,’ criticizing his unprofessionalism and the legal troubles surrounding him. He highlighted his company’s commitment to supporting women, saying that by aligning with Davis, fans were endorsing ‘the most vile sin a man can commit.’ Paul expressed disappointment over allowing the alleged abuser to grow his fanbase and ‘bank account,’ underscoring his stance against domestic violence.
Details of the alleged incident revealed that Davis’ ex, Courtney Rossel, claimed he stormed into a gentlemen’s club where she worked, attacking her in a back room without cameras. Rossel stated that Davis had a history of assaults, including choking her at least four times, and that she suffers from PTSD and anxiety while living with others due to her fear of him. Fox News Digital attempted to contact Davis’ representatives for comment but did not receive a response.
Davis’ legal troubles extend beyond this incident, having been arrested earlier this year for allegedly assaulting the mother of two of his children and placed under house arrest after a hit-and-run crash that left four people injured in 2020. He later violated his sentence, resulting in jail time. Despite these charges, Davis managed to secure a technical decision victory against Hector Luis Garcia shortly before the fight was canceled.
The fight’s cancellation has sparked a broader conversation about accountability in the sports world, with Paul using his platform to highlight the need for change. While the controversy surrounding Davis may impact his future career, the focus remains on the broader implications of domestic violence within high-profile athlete communities.