Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix recently announced the unfortunate news that the highly-anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been canceled. The fight was originally scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 14 at Miami’s Kaseya Center and was set to be livestreamed worldwide on Netflix. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event will no longer be moving forward.
This decision comes as a disappointment to fans, especially following the success of Jake Paul’s previous fight against Mike Tyson, which was streamed on Netflix and garnered an impressive average minute audience of 108 million live viewers globally. The Paul-Tyson match was a record-breaking event for Netflix, solidifying Paul’s status as a digital influencer turned professional boxer.
The cancelation of the Paul-Davis fight is linked to recent legal troubles facing Gervonta Davis, who was sued last week by his ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel for allegations of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Davis, who is currently on probation for a hit-and-run car accident in 2020, has vehemently denied these accusations, with his trainer Calvin Ford dismissing the lawsuit as “nonsense.”
Most Valuable Promotions CEO, Nakisa Bidarian, expressed regret over the cancelation of the event but reassured fans that plans are still in place for Jake Paul to headline a boxing match on Netflix in 2025. Details regarding the new date, location, opponent for Paul, and additional bouts will be shared once finalized. Bidarian thanked Netflix, the Kaseya Center, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their support and partnership.
In response to the legal challenges facing Gervonta Davis, Most Valuable Promotions has initiated an investigation to gather information and review the details of the civil lawsuit filed against Davis. The promotion company emphasized its condemnation of violence and commitment to handling the matter with diligence and respect for all parties involved.
For fans who have already purchased tickets for the Paul vs. Davis fight through Ticketmaster, refunds will be processed automatically within 14-21 days through the original point of purchase. Despite the cancelation of this event, the anticipation remains high for Jake Paul’s future fights on Netflix, promising exciting matchups and entertainment for boxing enthusiasts worldwide.
