Jake Paul Scrambles to Find New Opponent After Gervonta Davis Lawsuit Derails Their Netflix Bout
In a stunning turn of events, Jake Paul is now eyeing Ryan Garcia as a potential replacement for the cancelled fight against Gervonta Davis, according to multiple sources. The "Problem Child" is reportedly eager to find a new opponent who can headline a bout that will stream live on Netflix.
The situation took a dramatic turn when Davis was sued by a woman alleging battery and other charges stemming from an incident at a Miami-area nightclub. As a result of the lawsuit, Paul's team issued a statement saying they would not comment further until they had completed their review and consulted with the appropriate parties.
Paul is said to be searching for a bankable opponent who can bring in a significant audience. Garcia, a social media personality with over 12 million followers on Instagram, fits the bill. His recent performances have been impressive, including his majority decision win against Devin Haney earlier this year.
However, there's a catch - Garcia is currently under contract with DAZN, while Paul fights exclusively on Netflix. Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions has stated that a fight between the two would not be feasible due to their respective streaming deals.
The question now remains: who could step in for Davis if Garcia can't? Anthony Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, has been linked to Paul since the summer. However, a Joshua-Paul bout is unlikely before the end of the year.
In the meantime, Gervonta Davis's career is facing significant uncertainty due to his recent legal troubles. The once-promising boxer has been arrested multiple times for domestic violence and now faces a slew of charges, including battery and false imprisonment. It remains to be seen how this will impact his future in the boxing world.
In a stunning turn of events, Jake Paul is now eyeing Ryan Garcia as a potential replacement for the cancelled fight against Gervonta Davis, according to multiple sources. The "Problem Child" is reportedly eager to find a new opponent who can headline a bout that will stream live on Netflix.
The situation took a dramatic turn when Davis was sued by a woman alleging battery and other charges stemming from an incident at a Miami-area nightclub. As a result of the lawsuit, Paul's team issued a statement saying they would not comment further until they had completed their review and consulted with the appropriate parties.
Paul is said to be searching for a bankable opponent who can bring in a significant audience. Garcia, a social media personality with over 12 million followers on Instagram, fits the bill. His recent performances have been impressive, including his majority decision win against Devin Haney earlier this year.
However, there's a catch - Garcia is currently under contract with DAZN, while Paul fights exclusively on Netflix. Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions has stated that a fight between the two would not be feasible due to their respective streaming deals.
The question now remains: who could step in for Davis if Garcia can't? Anthony Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, has been linked to Paul since the summer. However, a Joshua-Paul bout is unlikely before the end of the year.
In the meantime, Gervonta Davis's career is facing significant uncertainty due to his recent legal troubles. The once-promising boxer has been arrested multiple times for domestic violence and now faces a slew of charges, including battery and false imprisonment. It remains to be seen how this will impact his future in the boxing world.
OMG u guys! Jake Paul is scramblin to find new opponent 4 their Netflix bout 
after Gervonta Davis got sued 
and had 2 cancel the fight 
. Ryan Garcia seems like a good option tho 
w/ all those instagram followers he's def a draw 
! But its not that simple cuz Oscar De La Hoya said they can't do it cuz of their different streaming deals 
. Anthony Joshua is another one, but I think its gonna take a while 4 them to figger it out 
. And poor Gervonta Davis, his career is in shambles 
right now...
. Like, yeah, Davis got sued, but that's not on Paul, right? And Garcia's all about the Benjamins 
. And let's be real, boxing has its share of problems - domestic violence, corruption... it's not like Jake Paul is the only one with issues 
. I mean, Anthony Joshua was supposed to be Paul's backup but that's not happening anytime soon 
. Guess we'll just have to wait and see who steps in for Davis 
.
. I just don't understand why he can't get his life together and focus on what he loves - boxing 
. It's not fair to his fans who were rooting for him to be a champion 
. And now, Jake Paul is trying to step in? Like, how does that even work out? 
Ryan Garcia might be a good replacement, but I'm not sure it's the right solution for Davis 
then he's gonna find some other guy, like Ryan Garcia or whatever, but can we really trust him to show up for the big fight? 
I mean, he's got a huge following on Instagram & his last fight was lit 
anyway I feel bad for Gervonta, this whole situation with the lawsuit & stuff gotta be really stressful for him 
Ugh, can't believe Jake Paul is trying to salvage this mess 
. I mean, who wants to get involved with a fighter having all these off-court issues? 
. But seriously, can't we just have a straightforward conversation about who's actually interested in fighting Jake Paul? 
.
. We need some clarity here, not more drama 
. Jake Paul's career relies on hype over actual talent, and now he's scrambling for an opponent because one guy got sued 
. Meanwhile, Gervonta Davis is dealing with some real issues 
... domestic violence charges and all 
i feel bad for the guy, but like seriously how did it come to this? 
anyway back to jake paul... if he can't get gervonta then ryan garcia is a decent backup option i guess? 
it's like they're playing a game of boxing musical chairs or something 
and now Ryan Garcia is like "meh" 
. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if Davis can get back on track 
He's got the whole package, including some serious boxing cred - Paul needs someone with more real drawing power 
Either way, it's gonna be interesting to watch how Davis navigates his personal life and career 
. And what about Gervonta Davis, poor guy's career is going down the drain 
. Can't wait to see what other surprises come out of this messy situation 
anyway, I guess Ryan Garcia could be the answer? but what about Davis himself? will he even be able to bounce back from all this drama? it's just so crazy