Overview

• The bout is scheduled for Nov. 14, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with global streaming on Netflix, backed by Most Valuable Promotions.
• Multiple outlets describe the matchup as an exhibition that would not count on Gervonta Davis’ professional record, with specific rules still to be finalized.
• Recent weights highlight a major disparity, with Jake Paul around cruiserweight and Davis at lightweight, a gap reported near 65 pounds.
• Lamont Roach Jr. says Davis is contractually obligated to grant him a rematch but chose the Paul fight instead, and he is seeking another opponent.
• Reactions from fighters and analysts criticize the event as spectacle-first, with Chael Sonnen questioning Davis’ promotional pull and others warning about legacy risks.