Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Gervonta Davis Fight Cancellation
Claressa Shields has publicly criticized Jake Paul's reaction to the cancellation of his fight with Gervonta Davis, which was initially set for November 14. The exhibition match was called off due to Davis facing serious legal troubles once again.
The announcement of the Paul vs. Davis fight raised concerns for many, particularly because of the significant size difference between the fighters. After the cancellation, Paul released a lengthy statement blaming Davis for being a poor business partner.
Shields responded by pointing out that Paul was fully aware of the risks involved in choosing Davis as an opponent. She highlighted Davis's history of legal issues and accusations of domestic violence, which were well-known before the fight was even arranged.
"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."
This is not the first time Davis, nicknamed "Tank," has faced legal troubles related to abuse allegations. Earlier this year, an arrest of Davis caused the cancellation of his rematch with Lamont Roach.
Shields finds Paul's sudden criticism of Davis's character unusual, as concerns about Davis were public knowledge long before the fight was scheduled.
Key Points
- Paul vs. Davis fight cancelled due to Davis's legal issues.
- Paul blamed Davis for the cancellation, calling him a bad business partner.
- Shields emphasized that Davis's troubled past was well known beforehand.
- Davis has multiple prior accusations and legal incidents involving domestic violence.
- Shields questioned Paul's timing in denouncing Davis's character.
Author’s summary: Claressa Shields condemned Jake Paul’s criticism of Gervonta Davis after a fight cancellation, stressing that Davis’s troubled past was widely known before the bout was arranged.