“I’m Not Backing Down” – Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence on Replacing Gervonta Davis in Jake Paul Showdown, Stirring Fresh Rumors.
Anthony Joshua is one of the names being considered if ‘Tank’ were to be sidelined following allegations from his ex-girlfriend
his week it was revealed that Gervonta Davis has been accused of several crimes by an ex-girlfriend, including assault and kidnapping. And all this, just two weeks before his exhibition fight against Jake Paul, which is now at risk of being canceled. Paul’s promoter, Most
Value Promotions, which is organizing the event, has already said it will analyze the situation and then decide its next steps.
Let’s remember that Paul and Davis are scheduled to face each other on November 14 in Miami, on a card that will be broadcast by Netflix and consists of interesting real fights such as Alycia Baumgardner against Leila Beaudoin or Gary Russell against Andy Hiraoka. We will also see another boxing outing by MMA legend Anderson Silva. However, it would be important that the fight that is supposed to sell tickets and bring viewers to the screen goes ahead or at least have a good alternative.
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Among the boxers who could replace Davis right now are Ryan Garcia, Edgar Berlanga and Anthony Joshua, with the latter being the most pedigreed of the three. AJ already held talks this year for a showdown against ‘El Gallo’ Paul and that possible fight was put on hold, but not ruled out.
In an interview with IFL TV, promoter Eddie Hearn was asked if Joshua was an option for that fight and what AJ had said to him about it. According to Hearn, the former unified heavyweight champion’s response was: “Just tell me where”. Despite his fighter’s willingness, the Matchroom Boxing boss explained: “A lot of things have to align for this to progress”. He confirmed that so far it was only conversations and a formal contract or offer was presented. There had previously been talk of Joshua vs. Paul as a professional fight and an exhibition between them does not seem to make much sense. What Hearn did hint at is that his fighter will be on a card before the end of the year, and the Miami one is not very likely unless a juicy offer is put on the table.
