Gervonta Davis leaving no stone unturned, while Jake Paul overlooks world champion opponent

Jake Paul full of confidence at Gervonta Davis presser

Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KO’s) and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (30-0-1, 28 KO’s) are set to take to the ring in an exhibition bout on November 15. 

The event, which will be streamed on Netflix, has faced plenty of backlash due to the huge size disparity between the two fighters. 

Davis has spent most of his career at lightweight, while Paul has fought at cruiserweight before making the jump up to heavyweight for his equally controversial clash against former heavyweight superstar Mike Tyson. 

However, speaking at their recent press conference, Gervonta Davis doesn't seem bothered by the huge weight difference, thanking Jake Paul for the opportunity. 

“We two different guys from different worlds that’s still on that one same goal, to make sure our family, our kids and everything is okay,” Tank stated. “So shout out to Jake Paul for coming with me and making this event happen and his team, MP promotions, Netflix, everybody…”

Speaking on the 60 lbs weight difference, both fighters appear to be taking a different approach to their training regimen. 

“Yeah, just a lot of punching down, practising hitting below my knees and a lot of speed. We’re sparring some eight-year-olds,” Paul joked.

Tank, on the other hand, appears to be taking a more serious approach, stressing that he is leaving no stone unturned ahead of their November meeting. 

“Somebody his size and things like that, we got to take him serious because we don’t want to say it but things can go sideways so we ain’t taking him lightly,” Tank said. 

“We definitely looking at Jake Paul as a real fighter. I watch him when I’m training and when I’m home from the gym. We’re not taking him lightly. Again, it’s going to be good for the sport, I’m just glad to be here."