Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Cancelled Gervonta Davis Fight
Claressa Shields has openly criticized Jake Paul for his reaction to the cancellation of the Gervonta Davis fight. The exhibition bout between Paul and Davis, scheduled for November 14, was called off due to Davis facing serious legal issues once again.
The planned fight raised controversy from the start, mainly because of the significant size difference between the two fighters. After the cancellation, Paul released a detailed statement, blaming Davis for being an unreliable business partner.
Shields Responds to Paul's Comments
Shields replied by saying Paul was fully aware of the risks he took by choosing Davis as his opponent. She reminded that this was not the first time Davis had faced allegations of domestic violence or legal troubles.
"I'm not going to say I 100 percent agree with what Jake said, but I will say is that we all knew Tank's background with domestic violence before his fight got made. Before any of his fights get made, we already know he's got some issues with this."
She found Paul's criticism of Davis odd since Davis' troubled past was public knowledge well before the fight was arranged.
Background on Gervonta Davis' Legal Issues
- Davis has faced multiple accusations related to domestic violence.
- He was arrested earlier in the year, causing a scheduled rematch with Lamont Roach to be canceled.
- These ongoing legal problems have led to the cancellation of key fights, including the one with Jake Paul.
"This is not the first time 'Tank' Davis has been accused of abusing women or has been in trouble with the law."
The legal complications surrounding Davis continue to cast doubt over his boxing career and scheduled matches.
Author’s summary: Claressa Shields criticized Jake Paul for blaming Gervonta Davis for their fight cancellation, highlighting Davis’ known legal issues and history of domestic violence accusations.