Overview

• Paul says he must weigh 195 pounds for the matchup, which is booked for State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will stream on Netflix.
• The bout is planned as an exhibition with a catchweight because the size disparity prevents professional sanctioning.
• Rules have not been finalized; Paul previously described an exhibition of 10 three‑minute rounds, and random USADA testing has been reported.
• Davis, a reigning lightweight who has not fought above 140 pounds, faces a much larger opponent who has competed at cruiserweight and even weighed 227 pounds for a heavyweight bout.
• The WBA is reviewing Davis’s 135‑pound recognition after he opted for the Paul fight instead of an ordered Lamont Roach rematch, as trainers and commentators debate safety and competitive legitimacy.