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Jake Paul to Face Gervonta Davis in Unsanctioned Netflix Exhibition on Nov. 14

The 195-pound exhibition underscores Netflix’s push into live sports programming.

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Overview

  • Netflix confirmed the exhibition for Nov. 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, to stream live for subscribers.
  • Jake Paul said the bout is set at roughly 195 pounds for 10 three-minute rounds and will not be professionally sanctioned.
  • The pronounced size gap between cruiserweight Paul and lightweight champion Davis means no titles are at stake.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn pointed to a large payday as the likely reason Davis chose this matchup over other fights.
  • The announcement displaced earlier Paul–Anthony Joshua discussions and drew mixed reactions, with Claressa Shields planning to watch and Shakur Stevenson declining.