Jake Paul confirms rule for Gervonta Davis fight with five-word statement

Jake Paul has disclosed the precise weight he must hit for his exhibition bout with Gervonta Davis.

Following his victory over Mike Tyson in November, Paul was eager for an active 2025 campaign. He made his return to action in June, facing former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Although he couldn't secure the stoppage, the 'Problem Child' coasted to a comfortable points triumph.

Two months following his success against the Mexican fighter, Paul announced he would clash with Davis on November 14 in an exhibition encounter. Numerous critics have questioned the pairing due to the substantial weight disparity between the two combatants.

The YouTuber-turned-pugilist naturally competes at cruiserweight (200lbs), despite battling Tyson at heavyweight, whilst Davis has never fought above super lightweight (140lbs). The exhibition regulations remain unconfirmed, though the 28-year-old outlined his expectations back in May. "It would be an exhibition, 10 three-minute rounds," he explained to Ariel Helwani, reports All Out Fighting. "No restrictions, just the fact we couldn't actually get it professionally sanctioned." Despite uncertainty surrounding the weight limit, Paul seems to have clarified matters after revealing his required fighting weight in a betr video. "I have to make 195," he stated.

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Ever since the controversial bout was confirmed, numerous people have expressed concerns for Davis' wellbeing, including his veteran trainer Calvin Ford. Speaking to Fight Hype, Ford confessed it would be a "risky fight" for the world champion. "I've got a serious fight coming up. Jake Paul and 'Tank' have been going at it for years, and I've got to worry about his safety," Ford said.

"One thing I can say about Jake is... he is good at what he does, and he's been doing it. That's why he's where he's at. I'll be honest, this is a risky fight. Anything can happen because I don't know all the logistics. The gloves, the weight class. It's a lot of stuff, I don't know about yet, but my main thing is to keep him safe."

Following the fight announcement, Paul wasted no time in responding, writing: "Gervonta 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 tiny boy. Yes, he's 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."

After declaring his intention to 'kill David' then 'slaughter Goliath,' many reckon the American was hinting at a potential bout with Anthony Joshua. The duo appeared destined to clash in 2026, before Paul announced his scrap with Davis. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has since disclosed that his marquee fighter will now face someone else before his eagerly-awaited comeback.

Hearn anticipates Joshua's return to the ring in January or February, saying: "I do not know how it affects us in terms of would we do the fight. The issue is, we are not going to wait until November. I won't speak on his behalf like that, but I doubt we commit to the fight until the Tank fight is over. We are not going to wait until November to make our move. So it is very likely that AJ will fight January, February, now probably against someone else."

When is Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis?

As mentioned previously, the clash between Paul and Davis will unfold on Friday, November 14. All the drama will unfold at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Official fight timings for the spectacle will be announced nearer the date, but anticipate the headline bout to commence at approximately 4am UK time. Just like the Paul vs Tyson and Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano bouts, all the action will be streamed on Netflix.

The streaming giant has confirmed that it will be included in all subscription plans. Netflix's pricing tiers range from £5.99 per month with adverts, to £12.99 per month ad-free, and a 'Premium' service for £18.99.