‘Have it wrong…': Jake Paul's manager appears to deny Gervonta Davis bout talks

Jake Paul's manager, Nakisa Bidarian, appeared to deny reports about the YouTuber-turned-boxer's bout with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis

Published on: Aug 21, 2025, 24:21:51 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jake Paul's manager, Nakisa Bidarian, appeared to deny reports about the YouTuber-turned-boxer's bout with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. This comes after The Ring cited sources to report that Paul's fight with Anthony Joshua is off and the 28-year-old will instead take on Davis in November this year.

Boxer Jake Paul looks on during Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 on Netflix at Madison Square Garden (Getty Images via AFP)

Davis, who is unbeaten in 31 fights, last fought Lamont Roach Jr. Roach, who has been demanding a rematch, also responded to the Paul vs Davis reports.

“Told ya lol 🦆🦆🦆🦆,” he wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

However, it was Bidarian's post that sparked confusion. “Amazing how “sources” have it confirmed but have it wrong,” he wrote.

Reports also noted that if finalized, the Paul vs Davis fight would be scheduled for 10 three-minute rounds at 195 pounds, a weight far closer to Paul’s usual range than Davis’s.

Jake Paul last fought at 200 pounds, while Davis typically competes at 135. Standing 6-foot-1, Paul would also hold a significant height and reach advantage over the 5-foot-5 Davis.

Paul, 28, enters the potential matchup on a six-fight winning streak, most recently outpointing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr over 10 rounds in June. His only loss came to Tommy Fury in early 2023. Critics have often dismissed Paul’s resume, noting his preference for aging opponents or crossover MMA fighters, though Davis would present a new kind of challenge.

When Is Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis?

Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis is reportedly set for Saturday, November 15, as an exhibition bout. Official start times for the fight night have yet to be confirmed.

The event is expected to take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

What Channel Will Show Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis and Can It Be Streamed?

The fight is reportedly slated to stream live on Netflix. Viewers will be able to watch through the Netflix app or website.

It’s still unclear whether the card will be included as part of a standard subscription or require an additional pay-per-view fee.

Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis Undercard

Details on the full undercard lineup have not yet been announced and will be revealed closer to the event.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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