Jake Paul is set to face Gervonta Davis in a major blockbuster boxing clash that will be streamed to the world later this year.

After beating legend Mike Tyson in an underwhelming contest, the American has agreed a deal to take on his fellow countryman in a fight that will surely entice an enormous audience.

Paul is taking things to a new level by facing one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world
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Gervonta Davis vs Vasyl Lomachenko looks like it will come next
Davis is the WBA lightweight world champion
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Paul has broken the internet again with the news of a fight against one of the best lightweight boxers in the world, taking his must-watch career trajectory to a whole new level.

Derided for his Tyson bout in Texas where his 59-year-old retired opponent struggled to stay on his feet, ‘The Problem Child’ last fought Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June without so many eyes on his victory.

Yet in facing off against the current WBA lightweight world champion isn’t just by far his toughest task yet, but also a potentially dangerous one, with Paul fighting a pro, and Davis taking on someone who weighs a massive 65lbs more, based on their last fights.

‘Tank’ boasts a 30-0-1 record featuring 28 knockouts, and he’s won world titles across three different weight classes.

Statement wins against global names like Ryan Garcia have made the 30-year-old one of the biggest names in the sport, meaning Paul is finally set to take on an active elite fighter, something his fans have demanded for years.

Paul vs Davis: Where to watch

The fight will take place on Friday, November 14.

The venue for the bout is the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Like Paul vs Tyson, this fight will also be broadcast on streaming platform Netflix, with the provider stating it will be included in all payment plans.

Netflix plans range from £5.99 per-month with adverts, to £12.99 per month without, and then ‘Premium’ service for £18.99 which allows more devices, Ultra HD and Netflix spatial audio.

More information on how to sign up can be found here.

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Paul vs Davis: What has been said?

Ever the salesman, Paul revealed the fight by saying: “Gervonta is an angry little elf who has been disrespecting my name for too long. 

“His nickname might be Tank, but I’m an FPV drone and I’m about to disable his ass. Yes, he is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, but my motto is anyone, anytime, anyplace, against all odds. And I like my odds. 

“First, I am going to kill David, then I will go on to slaughter Goliath, and you are all going watch me do it, breaking viewership records again. Atlanta. Friday, Nov 14th. The worst night of Gervonta’s career, live only on Netflix.”

On Davis’ side of things, a man he’s fought and beaten, Garcia, commented: “Gervonta is already small naturally and you really think he will decide to balloon up to 195 pounds.

“You’ve got to be delusional to think this is going to happen.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01:  Gervonta Davis takes a knee in the middle of round nine due to the grease in his braids dripped into his eyes against Lamont Roach Jr. during their bout for Davis' WBA lightweight title at Barclays Center on March 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Davis is coming off a draw against Roach and could be in trouble for ducking a rematch
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British heavyweight David Allen told talkSPORT: “You have possibly the best lightweight in the world, possibly a pound-for-pound top ten, why’s he wasting his time doing exhibitions.

“I think Davis will flatten Jake Paul if they go at it properly. I know there’s a 65lbs weight differential, I know Paul’s probably a foot taller, but Davis will knock Paul out.

“I know it’s a lot about money for these guys but Davis should be in a rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. Paul should be fighting some decent cruiserweights to see how good he can be.

“They’re both clearly in it for the money, and if that’s what matters fair play to them, but I think it’s farcical and won’t be watching.”

Allen’s opinion on the fight is something echoed by Simon Jordan
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And talkSPORT’s Simon Jordan also thinks it’s a joke.

He said: “It’s an exhibition, isn’t it?

“I won’t be watching it at all, it is a load of old fanny. But you have people’s attention, and it’s all about attention.

“Gervonta Davis is a world-class operator; he shouldn’t want to be anywhere near Jake Paul.

“But the rewards are so significant for him because that kid still brings along a YouTube viewing.

“There is still an audience to watch him, even if he is fighting a midget.”