Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul for Canceling Gervonta Davis Fight
Claressa Shields has openly challenged Jake Paul’s decision to cancel the highly anticipated fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis, arguing that Paul's reasoning overlooks longstanding issues with Davis.
Fight Cancellation Sparks Debate
The boxing community was eagerly awaiting the November 14 bout in Miami, which was seen as a major event. However, the fight was abruptly removed from the schedule following new allegations against Davis, sparking widespread discussion.
Jake Paul's Explanation
When news emerged that Davis was accused of assaulting a woman at Tootsie’s Cabaret, a Miami Gardens strip club, Paul quickly canceled the fight. He publicly condemned Davis as “a walking human piece of garbage” and stated he refused to give "a woman abuser a platform."
“I didn’t want to give a woman abuser a platform.” – Jake Paul
The legal complaint claimed that Davis choked and hit a VIP cocktail waitress during the incident on October 27.
Reactions to Paul's Decision
Paul’s stand received mixed reactions, with some applauding his moral position while others questioned the timing of his condemnation, noting Davis’ previous legal troubles were well known.
Claressa Shields’ Perspective
On X Spaces, Shields expressed doubt regarding Paul’s sudden moral outrage, emphasizing that Davis’ problematic history had been public for a long time.
“I have a few things to say about that.” – Claressa Shields
She implied that Paul’s delayed reaction raised questions about the motives behind the fight cancellation.
Summary
Claressa Shields disputes Jake Paul’s justification for scrapping the fight against Gervonta Davis, highlighting inconsistency in Paul’s moral reasoning given Davis’ well-known past issues.