Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Gervonta Davis Fight Cancellation
Claressa Shields has publicly criticized Jake Paul for his reaction to the cancellation of the planned fight against Gervonta Davis. The exhibition bout was set for November 14 but was called off due to Davis facing serious legal issues.
Background of the Cancelled Fight
The fight between Paul and Davis drew controversy from the start, particularly because of the significant size difference between the two fighters. After the cancellation, Paul accused Davis of being a poor business partner in a detailed statement.
Shields' Response
Shields responded by pointing out that Paul was fully aware of Davis' troubled past when he chose him as an opponent. She highlighted that this was not the first time Davis, also known as 'Tank', had been linked to allegations of domestic violence and legal problems.
"I'm not going to say I 100 percent agree with what Jake said, but I will say is that we all knew Tank's background with domestic violence before his fight got made. Before any of his fights get made, we already know he's got some issues with this."
Shields found Paul's harsh criticism of Davis' character unusual since his problematic history was widely known well before the fight was announced.
Legal Troubles of Gervonta Davis
- Davis has faced multiple accusations of abusing women.
- Earlier this year, an arrest led to the cancellation of his rematch with Lamont Roach.
- These ongoing legal issues contributed to the cancellation of the Paul vs Davis fight.
Summary
Claressa Shields emphasized that the controversy surrounding Gervonta Davis was not new, and Jake Paul’s surprise at Davis’ character issues seems misplaced given the public knowledge of his background.
Author's summary: Claressa Shields challenges Jake Paul’s criticism of Gervonta Davis, highlighting the fighter’s known history of legal and domestic violence issues preceding the cancelled bout.