Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Cancelled Gervonta Davis Fight
Claressa Shields has publicly challenged Jake Paul for his reaction to the cancellation of the Gervonta Davis fight originally set for November 14.
Cancellation of the Bout
The exhibition match between Paul and Davis was called off due to serious legal issues involving Davis. Given the gravity of the accusations, the fight could not proceed.
Controversy Over Paul vs Davis Matchup
- The proposed fight raised concerns mainly because of the notable size disparity between the two fighters.
- After the cancellation, Paul released a detailed statement criticizing Davis as an unreliable business partner.
Shields' Response to Paul's Criticism
"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."
Shields pointed out that Paul was aware of Davis' troubled past before agreeing to fight him.
Background on Gervonta Davis
- Davis has faced multiple accusations of domestic violence and legal troubles.
- Earlier this year, an arrest involving Davis caused his scheduled rematch with Lamont Roach to be canceled.
Shields also found Paul's harsh judgment of Davis surprising, noting that public opinion about Davis' character was already established prior to Paul's involvement.
Author's Summary
Claressa Shields criticizes Jake Paul for attacking Gervonta Davis' character despite both being aware of Davis' controversial past before scheduling their cancelled fight.