Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul for Canceling Fight with Gervonta Davis
Claressa Shields questions Jake Paul’s decision to cancel the highly anticipated fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis, arguing that Paul’s reasoning overlooks long-known problems. The boxing champion finds Paul’s sudden moral stance suspicious, pointing out that Davis’ past issues were already widely recognized.
Fight Cancellation and Allegations
The boxing community was eagerly awaiting the showdown scheduled for November 14 in Miami. Instead, the event was abruptly removed following new accusations against Davis and intense public discussion.
Jake Paul canceled the fight after reports emerged accusing Davis of assaulting a woman at Tootsie’s Cabaret, a Miami Gardens strip club. In his statement, Paul condemned Davis as “a walking human piece of garbage” and expressed that he did not want to “give a woman abuser a platform.”
The complaint filed with Miami-Dade County claimed that Davis choked and hit a VIP cocktail waitress during the incident on October 27.
Mixed Reactions to Paul’s Decision
Paul’s cancellation sparked both support and doubts. Many noted Davis' long-documented legal troubles and questioned why Paul chose to act only now.
Claressa Shields’ Response
Speaking on X Spaces, Shields shared her view, expressing disbelief at Paul’s sudden outrage given Davis’ widely known history.
“I have a few things to say about that,” Shields said.
Her comments reflect a skepticism about the timing and motives behind Paul's cancellation.
Summary: Claressa Shields challenges Jake Paul’s sudden moral objection to Gervonta Davis amid longstanding controversies, questioning the timing and sincerity of his decision.