Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Gervonta Davis Fight Cancellation
Claressa Shields has publicly criticized Jake Paul following the cancellation of his scheduled exhibition fight against Gervonta Davis, initially set for November 14.
Background of the Fight Cancellation
The exhibition bout was called off due to Davis facing serious legal issues. The severity of the accusations against Davis led to the fight being canceled. The matchup had already sparked controversy, mainly because of the significant size difference between Paul and Davis.
Jake Paul's Response
After the cancellation, Paul released a detailed statement in which he accused Davis of being a poor business partner.
Claressa Shields' Rebuttal
Shields responded by asserting that Paul was fully aware of Davis' troubled past when choosing him as an opponent.
"I'm not going to say I 100 percent agree with what Jake said, but I will say is that we all knew Tank's background with domestic violence before his fight got made. Before any of his fights get made, we already know he's got some issues with this."
She expressed that Paul's sudden criticism of Davis seemed odd, given Davis' reputation had long been known.
Gervonta Davis' Legal Troubles
- This is not the first time Davis, nicknamed "Tank," has faced accusations of domestic violence or legal problems.
- Earlier in the year, Davis was arrested, which led to the cancellation of his rematch against Lamont Roach.
Summary
Claressa Shields highlights the predictable nature of Davis' legal issues and questions Jake Paul’s surprise in publicly condemning him after knowingly accepting the fight.