JAKE PAUL’s shock showdown with the controversial Gervonta Davis has been moved to a new city.
The pair, 28 and 30 respectively, are set to lock horns in a seemingly open weight showdown on November 14.
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Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis were set to throw down on November 14 in AtlantaCredit: NETFLIX
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But the former Disney star’s clash with the controversial boxing star has been moved to MiamiCredit: Getty
The fight, which has been maligned due to the immense height and weight differences between the pair, was initially slated to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
But it will now take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami after a sensational change of venue less than two months before fight night.
The fight was moved to Florida after Most Valuable Promotions, which was founded by Paul and his business partner Nikisa Bidarian, withdrew event permits and rule waivers required to stage it in Georgia.
Chairman of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission Rick Thompson revealed the news earlier this week.
He told USA Today: “I believe it’s in the public’s interest to know that because they’ve been promoting something they should not have been.”
After the announcement of the venue change, Paul said: “New city, same mission, seek and destroy the tank.
“Kaseya Center. Friday, November 14. I’m bringing the heat, and Miami will see me take down this angry elf while the world watches live on Netflix.”
Lightweight champion Davis said of his opponent: “Jake Paul has been cherry picking in the sport of boxing for a while now.
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“But he picked the wrong opponent this time.
“He better start losing some weight, chasing some chickens, and pray that helps him some on fight night!
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“Thank you to Netflix for giving me the opportunity to whoop this clown!”
Former Disney star Paul was last in action in June against ex-WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, over whom he laboured to a decision victory.
Davis, meanwhile, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his controversial draw with Lamont Roach in Brooklyn in March.
