Claressa Shields questions Jake Paul's decision to scrap the much-anticipated bout against Gervonta "Tank" Davis, arguing that Paul's reasoning overlooks issues that have been public for a long time.
The boxing showdown expected on November 14 in Miami was abruptly removed from the schedule. The cancellation followed allegations against Davis involving an incident at Tootsie’s Cabaret, a Miami Gardens strip club.
Jake Paul responded swiftly by condemning Davis as “a walking human piece of garbage” and explaining that he did not want to “give a woman abuser a platform.” The complaint detailed that Davis allegedly choked and struck a VIP cocktail waitress on October 27.
While some praised Paul’s moral stance, others were skeptical given Davis' well-documented legal troubles. Many questioned why Paul only took a stand now.
“I have a few things to say about that,” Shields said, expressing disbelief at Paul’s sudden outrage since Davis’ history was already widely known.
Shields' critique highlights a perceived inconsistency in Paul's actions, suggesting the decision came more as a reaction to new allegations rather than a principled stance from the start.
Summary: Claressa Shields calls out Jake Paul for reacting to long-known issues with Gervonta Davis only after new allegations, questioning the sincerity of Paul's cancellation motives.