Boxing’s circus just got its next main event — and it’s a doozy. Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) is officially going toe-to-toe with undefeated lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) on November 14, 2025, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. And, pay-per-view? Not a thing. The fight will be streamed live on Netflix, worldwide.
The Weight Thing Everyone’s Talking About
Let’s be real: This fight makes absolutely no sense on paper. Paul is a cruiserweight brawler who tips the scales near 200 lbs. Tank was demolishing lightweights around 134 lbs. That’s a disparity of close to 70 lbs. This is not a sanctioned fight; expect it to be promoted as an exhibition, with entertainment being the primary focus.
From Joshua to Tank.
Paul was sniffing around a mega-fight with Anthony Joshua, but those talks fizzled out quicker than a glass jaw. Enter Tank Davis. With his spotless record, knockouts on highlight reels, and crossover appeal, he’s simply the highest-risk, highest-reward dance partner possible.
Netflix = Game Changer
No more $89.99 pay-per-view price tag. Netflix is going to take a gamble on live combat sports again — it’s banking on Paul’s potential to draw eyeballs. This fight could potentially be one of the most viewed boxing events solely by virtue of it being part of your streaming subscription.
Why This Fight Is Important
Love it or hate it, this fight is confirmation that boxing has officially transitioned to the sports-entertainment era. The fight’s spectacle is prioritized over sanction, hype is prioritized over history. For Paul, it’s another opportunity to demonstrate he belongs in the conversation of ‘real’ fighters. For Tank, it’s a pay-day and an opportunity to stamp his brand on a global stage.
At the end of the day: This fight might not settle pound-for-pound debates, but it’s guaranteed to take over headlines and timelines. Mark your calendar for November 14 — because Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis is potentially the strangest boxing crossover to date.
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