The anticipation is palpable as Jake Paul gears up for his second ring appearance this year, ready to take on the WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta “Tank” Davis. The showdown is set to unfold at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 14, and will be an exclusive broadcast on Netflix.
While the specifics of the match, such as the weight and number of rounds, have not been revealed, one thing is certain-these two fighters are known for their versatility, having fought in vastly different weight classes.
In his most recent bout, Paul, weighing in at 199.4 pounds, emerged victorious by unanimous decision against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a 10-round cruiserweight bout held in June. This win bolstered Paul’s record to 12 wins and 1 loss, with seven knockouts.
Davis last weighed in at 133.8 pounds during a lightweight title defense fight against Lamont Roach Jr., where he was unexpectedly handed a majority draw in March. Despite the draw, Davis retained his WBA lightweight title and now boasts a record of 30 wins, 1 draw, and 28 knockouts.
Here is everything to know ahead of the must-watch Paul vs. Davis event.
Jake Paul height and weight
Jake Paul stands at 6 feet 1 inch and weighed 200 pounds in his last fight, which was a straightforward decision victory over Julio César Chávez Jr.
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis height and weight
The WBA lightweight world champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis stands at 5 feet, 5.5 inches and weighed in at 133.8 pounds.
