Gervonta Davis has responded to fans suggesting he is being paid to throw his fight against Jake Paul later this year.
The lightweight world champion is set to face off with ‘The Problem Child’, who fights at cruiserweight, on 14 November at the Kaseya Center in Florida.
Given the obvious weight difference between them, the bout will not count as a professional contest. However, judges will still decide a winner if it goes the distance.
Paul’s critics often accuse him of fixing his events, something that has followed him throughout his career.
In response, he has even brought in legal support to defend his 12-1 record. But Davis shut down any talk of a setup with a straightforward reply to one fan online.
Gervonta Davis responds to accusations of fight fixing ahead of Jake Paul bout
‘Tank’ has never been shy about addressing criticism, especially online. Recently, he did not hold back when one person suggested his fight against Paul would be set up.
A fan posted on social media, tagging Davis and claiming that he “is intentionally taking the fall this fight. Remember I said it.”
Davis replied from his verified account, saying simply but firmly: “I would never…”
Paul also hit back at similar accusations on X, writing: “Reading tweets by these slugs saying Tank going to take a dive. I’m really that f—— great that you all are making excuses already.”
Jake Paul calls in big-name lawyer to fight rigged bout accusations
Back in August, Paul revealed he was bringing on board Alex Spiro, a high-profile lawyer who has previously worked with Elon Musk and Alec Baldwin.
Spiro’s job is to push back against claims that Paul’s fights are rigged. The fights are professionally sanctioned and attract millions in betting activity, and rigging one is a federal offence.
Reportedly, the New York native charges approximately $3,000 per hour for his services. He is recognized for his highly aggressive approach to defending his clients’ reputations.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Spiro said: “I’ve been retained by Mr. Paul to pursue legal redress for the damages he has suffered. If someone uses their public soapbox to harm him and the sport with lies, there will be consequences.”
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