Jake Paul has a list of opponents in mind in case his exhibition with Gervonta Davis doesn’t come to fruition. Photo: Cris Esqueda / Golden Boy Promotions
Jake Paul is apparently looking for a replacement for Gervonta Davis.
Paul and Davis will meet next Friday at the Miami show, streaming live on Netflix.
The controversial clash was cast into doubt after Davis was accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend in a civil lawsuit filed last week in Miami-Dade County.
Paul’s company, Most Valuable Promotions, has not yet made a decision on whether the fight will go ahead and released a statement on Saturday confirming it was investigating the matter.
“Most Valuable Promotions immediately initiated an investigation upon learning of a civil lawsuit filed against Gervonta Davis in Miami-Dade County on October 30, 2025.
Paul’s exhibition with Davis is a gigantic question mark. Photo: Esther Lin / Most Valuable Promotions
“We are currently gathering information and reviewing details to ensure that every decision we make is carefully reviewed.
“We unequivocally condemn all forms of violence and are committed to resolving this matter with due care and respect for all those involved.
“Once we have completed our review and consulted with the relevant parties, we will decide on our next steps.
“Until then, we will not comment on the matter.”
According to Illustrated sportsPaul’s team made Ryan Garcia an offer to replace “Tank,” although Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, rejected the idea of the 27-year-old facing the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
Earlier this year, Paul was in talks about a showdown with former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua before discussions broke down and “The Problem Child” decided to meet with Davis.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn was eyeing a return for the Briton in February, although he told the 36-year-old on DAZN on Saturday will be fighting before the end of the year.
Davis was accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend. Photo: Amanda Wescott / Most Valuable Promotions
Sports Illustrated also reported that undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford was being considered as an alternative option.
Crawford, a top-three pound-for-pound fighter, scored a career-best win and upset of the year over Canelo Alvarez in September.
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez on points and became the undisputed super middleweight champion in Las Vegas. Photo: AP Photo/David Becker
If the fight takes place next Friday at the Kaseya Center, Paul and Davis will meet at the 200-pound catchweight event and the winner will be announced, although the result will not be recorded on either fighter’s record.
Davis, 30, has never fought at a weight higher than 140 pounds and currently holds the WBA lightweight crown.
The lawsuit accuses the Baltimore resident of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Another domestic violence case in Davis was dismissed in August.
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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