It’s official: Boxing’s Biggest Disruptor, International Superstar Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul War on the Horizon”
It’s official: Boxing’s biggest disruptor, international superstar, and the WBA’s No. 14 ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) will fight undefeated three-division champion, reigning WBA world champion, and pound-for-pound great Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs). TLDR: It’s Jake vs. Tank, and it’s going to be a fight for the ages.
The bout will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will stream live globally on Friday, Nov. 14, only on Netflix, included in all plans.
Jake vs. Tank is the culmination of four years of call-outs and a brewing rivalry between Paul, the sport’s most-watched fighter, who has redefined boxing promotion, and Davis, one of the most feared punchers in the world and widely regarded as the Mike Tyson of his generation.
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Paul and Davis, the favorite boxers of Gen Alpha and Gen Z, respectively, have both battled to claim the title of modern boxing’s biggest star, setting the stage for this monumental showdown. Paul enters the bout almost exactly one year after headlining the largest boxing or MMA event in more than four decades, while Davis holds the record for the highest pay-per-view buys and revenue event of the past four years
What to know about Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul:
Jake Paul has evolved from disruptor to legitimate boxing contender in just five years as a pro. With viral knockouts and wins over names like Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz, he’s drawn millions of fans and reshaped the way boxing sells itself.
In 2024, Paul shocked the world by defeating Mike Tyson in the most-watched live professional sporting event in history, a record-shattering broadcast that drew 108 million viewers. He followed it up in June 2025 with a unanimous decision over Julio César Chávez Jr., cracking the WBA cruiserweight rankings at No. 14.
Along the way, Paul has racked up accolades from Sports Illustrated and ESPN while championing fighter pay, elevating women’s boxing, and partnering with USA Boxing to support the next generation.
Now, against pound-for-pound great Davis, he’s aiming to prove he belongs among the sport’s elite.
