Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Gervonta Davis Fight Cancellation
The anticipated exhibition boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, scheduled for November 14, 2025, was abruptly canceled following serious allegations against Davis. A civil lawsuit accused Davis of assaulting a woman at a Miami strip club on October 27, involving choking, grabbing, and hitting.
The allegations added to Davis' ongoing off-ring controversies, forcing promoters to cancel the event. In response, Jake Paul publicly condemned Davis.
"An actual walking human piece of garbage" — Paul on Gervonta Davis.
Paul emphasized his refusal to support a "woman abuser," stating, “I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account.” He also apologized to his undercard fighters and his team for the disruption.
“I’m so sorry to everyone involved. Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP, and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight.” — Jake Paul
Despite Paul's harsh remarks, Claressa Shields, an undefeated women's champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist, sharply criticized him for hypocrisy in his handling of the situation and his reaction to the fight's cancellation.
Summary
Claressa Shields called out Jake Paul for hypocrisy after he condemned Gervonta Davis following abuse allegations that led to their fight's cancellation, highlighting the complex dynamics in boxing regarding accountability and image.