Speaking of weights, the size disparity between Paul and Davis is posing something of a conundrum. ESPN reports that “there are ongoing conversations about what weight the fight will be contested at,” since Paul recently weighed in at 199.

Jake Paul and Tank Davis are ready rumble in the boxing ring. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Paul posted on his X account a fight-style poster featuring him and Davis and showing the fight is set for Nov. 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will be carried by ...

Initially, Paul had been in talks to take on Anthony Joshua, but contract talks have stalled. It is now being reported that Paul will instead face off against Gervonta "Tank" Davis in an exhibition match on November 15 in Atlanta.

So instead of Davis chasing belts and Paul chasing Joshua, the two are now set to collide in what feels less like a traditional boxing matchup and more like a blockbuster spectacle. With the big weight gap and exhibition rules in play, it’s clear this one’s about business and buzz as much as it is about pure fighting.

Paul recently announced another boxing match that will stream on Netflix, and UFC is leaving its PPV model for Paramount+