Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Gervonta Davis Fight Cancellation
Claressa Shields criticized Jake Paul for his reaction to the cancellation of the Gervonta Davis fight originally scheduled for November 14. The exhibition bout was canceled due to Davis facing serious legal issues.
Fight Cancellation Context
Gervonta Davis has a history of legal troubles, including recent accusations that forced the cancellation of the fight. Earlier this year, Davis’s arrest also led to the cancellation of his rematch with Lamont Roach.
Reactions to the Cancellation
After the fight was called off, Jake Paul released a detailed statement blaming Davis for being a poor business partner. Shields responded by pointing out that Paul was aware of Davis's problematic background when he chose to fight him.
"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." – Claressa Shields speaking on X Spaces
Shields expressed surprise at Paul's harsh criticism of Davis, emphasizing that Davis’s controversial reputation was well known before the fight was arranged.
Concerns About Size Difference
The matchup between Paul and Davis faced criticism from the start, mainly due to the considerable size difference between the two fighters, which generated much debate among fans and analysts.
Shields’ Overall Take
Shields highlighted that the legal and personal issues surrounding Davis were public knowledge, suggesting that Paul's grievances came after willingly entering the fight against a troubled opponent.
"The jury was out way before he decided to fight Davis." – Claressa Shields
She implies that Paul’s current position lacks consistency given the history of Davis’s issues.
Author’s summary: Claressa Shields calls out Jake Paul for hypocrisy over the cancelled Gervonta Davis fight, underscoring Davis’s longstanding legal troubles and the known risks Paul accepted.
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