Claressa Shields calls out Jake Paul over Gervonta Davis fight cancellation
The much-awaited exhibition bout between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, set for November 14, 2025, was canceled following a civil lawsuit that accused Davis of assaulting a woman. The allegations described choking and physical violence at a Miami strip club on October 27, intensifying concern over Davis' ongoing legal troubles.
Given the gravity of the accusations, event organizers chose to cancel the fight. Soon after, Jake Paul made a public statement online, harshly criticizing Davis and distancing himself from the controversy.
“I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account. I’m so sorry to everyone involved. Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP, and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight.”
Paul called Davis “an actual walking human piece of garbage” and claimed his company supports women’s empowerment. His response, however, drew backlash for perceived hypocrisy in his handling of the situation.
Claressa Shields responds
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Claressa Shields, known for her stance against abuse, publicly criticized Paul’s comments, accusing him of inconsistency and opportunism in addressing serious issues like violence against women.
Shields highlighted the importance of genuine advocacy rather than performative statements from figures with large platforms.
Author’s summary
The cancellation of the Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis fight exposed tensions in boxing as Claressa Shields challenged Paul’s sincerity after his fierce condemnation of Davis.