Claressa Shields Calls Out Jake Paul Over Fight Cancellation Hypocrisy
The highly anticipated exhibition fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, scheduled for November 14, 2025, was abruptly canceled after Davis faced a civil lawsuit accusing him of assaulting a woman.
Details of the Allegations Against Gervonta Davis
The lawsuit stems from an incident on October 27 at a Miami strip club, where Davis was accused of choking, grabbing, and hitting a woman. This added to Davis' ongoing off-ring controversies, leading promoters to cancel the bout due to the severity of the accusations.
Jake Paul's Reaction to the Cancellation
Jake Paul publicly denounced Davis in a strong statement, calling him "an actual walking human piece of garbage" and expressing his refusal to support a "woman abuser." He emphasized that his company is committed to championing women.
“I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account. 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.”
Paul apologized to his team and the undercard fighters for the cancellation, while harshly criticizing Davis’ professionalism.
Claressa Shields' Response
Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and outspoken advocate against abuse, criticized Jake Paul for what she perceived as hypocrisy in his response to the situation.
“I don’t believe in hypocrisy. If you want to stand for women, then do it genuinely.”
Shields called out Paul for his approach, urging consistency and sincerity in supporting abuse victims.
Context on Shields
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist in boxing
- Vocal advocate against abuse and violence towards women
Her rebuke highlights ongoing tensions in the boxing community regarding accountability and sincerity in addressing issues of abuse.
Author’s Summary
Claressa Shields challenges Jake Paul to genuinely uphold his stance against abuse, amid the fallout from the canceled Davis fight and serious allegations against Davis.
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