WBA lightweight champion champion Gervonta Davis is facing a new lawsuit just two weeks before his fight with Jake Paul.

Davis, 30, is facing allegations of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The accusations have been raised by ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel, who is ‘seeking actual damage’ according to a public document on the Miami-Dade County clerk website.

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It comes just two months after another of Davis’ former partners – the mother of two of his three children – dropped a domestic violence case against him.

The American boxer is set to return to the ring for the first time since March in a bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami on November 14 , but the latest lawsuit could not put the fight in doubt.

“This is a complaint seeking actual damage emanating from claims of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress related to an incident that occurred on October 27, 2025,” reads the document.

It is alleged that the incident took place after Davis stormed into Rossel’s workplace where he “choked, grabbed, pulled, pushed, and hit Rossel in the back of the head”.

As per ESPN, she claims that Davis dragged her through the stairwell, kitchen and the back exit of the building before physically assaulting her in the parking garage.

Prior to the incident, Davis and Rossel had been in a five-month relationship in which she claims there were “at least” four other incidents in which Davis “physically assaulted and choked” her, with the boxer threatening to kill her twice.

The legal document, put forward by Wolfe Law Miami, adds that Rossel “suffered and continues to suffer severe emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation, psychological trauma, and a well-founded and ongoing fear for her personal safety and life”.

Her attorneys are demanding compensatory and punitive damages and have requested a jury trial.

Although Davis himself is yet to speak out, his coach, Calvin Ford, told USA Today that the lawsuit was “nonsense” and that the boxer’s team were “trying to see where it’s coming from”.

When asked about Davis, he Ford added: “He’s doing great. Everything’s good. That’s why we’re trying to find out what’s going on.”

It’s unclear if the lawsuit will have any impact on the fight with Paul which is set to take place in just two weeks.

Should the fight go ahead, it will see the pair compete in 10 three-minute rounds at a maximum weight of 13st 13lb (88kg).

However, it is not expected that Davis will meet the weight limit having spent the majority of his career fighting at 9st 9lb (61kg), while Paul competed at cruiserweight, which is 14st 4lb (90.7kg).

Jake Paul has talked a prolific game during the promotional period of his pitting against Gervonta Davis, per usual, going as far as saying he will “disable tiny boy” Davis and hand him a humbling knockout.

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Two weeks out, ticket prices for Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis are dropping fast, sparking fears the fight may underperform at the box office.

Jake Paul’s long-hyped showdown with Gervonta “Tank” Davis is facing a full-blown ticket crisis just two weeks before fight night. According to secondary market data reviewed by World Boxing News, prices have now fallen to as low as $91, while large sections of the Kaseya Center in Miami remain unsold.

As reported on October 25, over 6,000 seats were still available at that time — and despite a heavy promotional push, the slowdown has only deepened. That has led to widespread speculation online that the event could be postponed or even called off, though no official indication of any cancellation has been made by the promoters.

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Social media chatter continues to fuel claims that an “injury excuse” or other delay could be on the horizon, although there is no verified evidence to support such theories at this stage. WBN has reached out to Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) team for clarification on the current sales outlook.

Slow Sales Despite Heavy Promotion
The bout — backed by Netflix and promoted by Paul’s MVP brand — was intended to be one of boxing’s marquee crossover events. Yet despite months of marketing and massive digital reach, the momentum simply hasn’t translated to box-office success.

Industry observers have noted that less than 70% of seats were sold as of late October, a pace far behind other recent headline events staged in Saudi Arabia, Las Vegas, and London.

By comparison, major fight cards featuring global stars or undisputed champions typically sell out within hours or days of launch.

Paul vs. Davis: A Clash of Eras and Audiences
Jake Paul enters this bout having built a following through viral spectacle and global streaming deals. Gervonta Davis, meanwhile, is a proven pay-per-view draw and multi-division world champion, often dubbed “a lightweight Mike Tyson.”

The matchup was billed as a collision of generations — boxing’s elite knockout king versus the sport’s biggest digital disruptor. But so far, public response has failed to meet the hype, leaving analysts to question whether the crossover formula is losing steam.

Undercard Strength Failing to Ignite Buzz
The undercard is no lightweight affair: unified super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner defends her titles against Leila Beaudoin. At the same time, Gary Russell Jr. faces Andy Hiraoka in a WBA super lightweight showdown.

Despite the depth of talent, Miami’s usually vibrant fight market has been lukewarm, with resale platforms showing little movement even after pricing adjustments.

Final Push or Last-Minute Panic?
With just two weeks left, promoters will be hoping for a late surge in local ticket buyers and streaming interest. Boxing insiders suggest last-minute promotions or additional celebrity involvement could boost visibility, but the clock is ticking.

If sales fail to rebound, the Netflix-headlined event could go down as one of the most surprising slow sellers in modern boxing memory — a stark reminder that even viral fame doesn’t always fill arenas.

In a move that has stunned traditionalists, BoxRec has introduced a brand-new classification — the “Hybrid Professional” category — just in time for the controversial Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis showdown on November 14.

The pioneering but divisive decision effectively grants the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the reigning WBA lightweight champion a new kind of professional tag, even though the bout remains officially listed as an “Exhibition boxing bout.”

Hybrid Professional: A Technical Loophole
According to BoxRec’s official description, the contest “will not go on either fighter’s official record” but will appear under the Hybrid Professional classification for all to see.

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That technical loophole means the fight — despite being a 200-pound man facing a 135-pound champion — will still be preserved on the sport’s most trusted results database.

For many boxing purists, it’s another slap in the face, signaling a further erosion of the sport’s integrity in the name of spectacle.

Jake Paul’s Quest for Credibility
For years, Jake Paul has declared his mission to “change the sport.” Now, the introduction of a hybrid record may be his most straightforward path yet to that recognition — without having to face legitimate contenders in his own division.

The former cruiserweight, who fought at heavyweight just last year, continues to market himself as a boxing disruptor. But critics argue this latest move is more about optics than legacy.

“They’ll never give me credit until I have a world championship belt,” Paul said recently. “But that’s okay — belts collect dust. What I’ve done in the sport is unprecedented.”

Unprecedented, perhaps. Authentic, less so.

The Tank Davis Spectacle
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, meanwhile, has embraced the event as an entertainment showcase rather than a sporting milestone.

“Boxing wins come November 14,” Davis said. “It’s not just me and Jake in a fight — it’s a whole card. We’re just giving boxing what it needs, and that’s excitement.”

But many insiders argue that excitement shouldn’t come at the cost of weight integrity or fair competition. With Davis walking around at 140 pounds and Paul outweighing him by roughly 60, the matchup raises serious questions about sanctioning, safety, and what truly counts as a “professional” bout.

A Dividing Line for the Sport
Paul supporters will undoubtedly hail BoxRec’s hybrid category as an “ingenious solution” — a way to document crossover fights without polluting the professional records that define boxing’s lineage.

But for purists, it represents the latest dilution of what separates professional boxing from social spectacle. A hybrid record ensures the fight lives forever on BoxRec, but not in the sport’s official annals.

Jake Paul promised to make history — and in a way, he has. Not the kind boxing’s gold standard would recognize in BoxRec’s new Hybrid Professional era.

“I’d Be A Joke”: Gervonta Davis’ Complete U-Turn On Jake Paul Fight

Gervonta Davis surprised the boxing world back in August when it was announced that he would be facing Jake Paul next.

The unbeaten 30-year-old from Baltimore is set to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a scheduled ten round exhibition clash on Friday November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, the latest high-profile bout to be broadcast around the world on Netflix.

Davis’ last appearance took place back in March when his WBA lightweight title defence against countryman Lamont Roach Jr was declared a majority decision draw, although some viewers felt the challenger had done enough to be declared the winner.

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Whilst it was expected that ‘Tank’ would face Roach in a rematch next, the three-weight world champion instead opted for a controversial match-up with ‘The Problem Child’, a decision that has sparked outrage amongst some of the boxing community.

It seems that ‘Tank’ has made a complete 180 on facing Paul, as in a resurfaced interview Davis made it clear he would have to secure his legacy in the sport first before taking on the YouTuber.

“I’d laugh at them. I feel as though in my career I can’t do that right now. I ain’t put in enough work. I’m not a Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao or Canelo Alvarez. I still got work to put in.

“I still got to have my foot on the gas as far as boxing, if I do that right now they going to look at me as a joke just like they look at Jake Paul.”

Fans and analysts had been holding out hope for a showdown between ‘Tank’ and long-term rival Shakur Stevenson, but it appears this ‘mega-fight’ is now unlikely to ever happen, after Davis revealed earlier this year that he intends to announce his retirement from the sport after he faces Paul next month.

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“Tanky Davis is in trouble.” A month ago, while sharing a fight poster, Jake Paul fired the first salvo. With just weeks left before they finally meet at Miami’s Kaseya Center, Paul’s potshots, of different colors and hues, continue to land in the 135-pound champion’s court. The YouTuber-turned-boxer and the lightweight titleholder headline an MVP (Most Valuable Promotions) – PBC card, which is now stacked with two title bouts and several other competitive fights on the undercard.

The main event has already drawn a fair share of criticism. The Jake Paul/Gervonta Davis exhibition fight will feature ten rounds of three minutes each. Its outcome will not affect their official records. Still, thankfully, the bout does not seem to exclude the thrilling elements of a regular fight, such as knockouts and TKOs. That might be why cruiserweight Paul decided to tease his rival in a fresh assault.

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The mind games begin: Jake Paul taunts Tank Davis

Pointing to the time left before their match, the Cleveland native wrote, “My team told me Tank is looking dangerous in camp based on intel. Shiver me timbers. 4 weeks. Miami.” Paul’s comments follow recent footage that reportedly showed Tank Davis sparring with a much bigger, presumably heavyweight fighter.

Gervonta Davis stands only 5 feet 5 inches tall against Jake Paul’s six-foot frame. In his decade-long career, the highest weight class he has ever entered was light welterweight, and that, only once. So he has to prepare himself for an overwhelmingly mismatched challenge.

However, if some of his associates’ claims are true, Davis seems to have given the bigger fighter a hard time. “Tank hit… hit him so hard that he was on the top of the ropes,” one of them told a few reporters. Even otherwise, Tank is renowned for maintaining a grueling training schedule.

Moreover, his team assured fans a month ago that his fight against Jake Paul would be different from last November’s Mike Tyson bout. Training clips of Jake Paul have also gained traction.

Size can’t save you when skill strikes

During the post-fight interview after the Tyson match, Paul took jibes at Gervonta Davis’s height, asking, “Is there a height limit in boxing?” But now that the bout is just around the corner, perhaps the 13-fight veteran realizes what he’s getting into.

Hands down, he enjoys the height and weight advantage. However, skills tell a different story. There’s a reason why Gervonta Davis has been nicknamed ‘Tank.’ With 93% of his opponents stopped inside the distance, he remains one of boxing’s foremost finishers.

Still, it would be foolish to focus only on Tank’s killer instincts. Inside that five-foot-five frame lies a remarkably sharp boxing mind. A solid blend of sublime footwork and robust defense makes Davis one of the hardest boxers to hit.

So Jake Paul is looking at the full package. The fight, which many see as a money grab, may not alter Paul’s or Davis’ records. But it nonetheless promises to deliver excitement.

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At one point, the idea of a real, high-level boxer stepping into the ring with Jake Paul seemed like a laughingstock. Up until the end of summer, that was still the case. But Gervonta Davis has decided to take the plunge, prioritizing money over legacy for an exhibition bout against Paul on November 15 in Miami, Florida.

Many fans believe “Tank” will take a dive in the fight, or not even truly try to hit Paul. There have been plenty of conspiracy theories regarding Paul’s fights, with his last one against Mike Tyson turning into a joke in many fans’ eyes. As things stand, there is no fishy business regarding the fight. Whether Davis goes all-out on fight night remains to be seen. If the bout ends up going to the judges’ scorecards, that’s where the controversy might begin.

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AI judge to be one of three official scorers for Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight

Reports emerged on Friday that the Paul-Davis fight will feature an AI (artificial intelligence) judge as one of the three judges who will determine the outcome of the bout if it comes down to a decision. While an AI judge has been featured on boxing broadcasts, it’s unprecedented for one to make an official scorecard. Thankfully, it’s an exhibition anyway.

That could certainly lead to a controversial moment if fans believe a specific boxer dominated the fight, and the final verdict comes down to AI. Given that Paul has tons of doubters as is, this likely won’t sit well with any of them.

The Paul-Davis fight is just over a month away and will feature legitimate, high-profile professional fights on the undercard. Alycia Baumgardner, Ellie Scotney, Gary Antuanne Russell and other stars will feature.

The Florida State Athletic Commission has released detailed rules for the Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis bout that will take place on November 14 and be broadcast on Netflix.

The fight announcement took fans by surprise, mainly due to the significant size difference between the two opponents. Paul’s last fight was at cruiserweight, while Davis is the WBA lightweight champion. ‘The Problem Child’, 6’1″, also holds an 8 inch height advantage over ‘Tank’ Davis.

The fight was initially set for Atlanta, Georgia, however, was later shifted to Florida following the previous commission refusing to sanction it. The fight poster, meanwhile, is inspired by GTA VI. Paul’s marketing genius has once again been on display and more rules for the Davis bout have now come to light.

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Commission reveals Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis rules

Perhaps the most notable aspect of the fight is that Paul vs Davis will have two human judges and one AI judge for the bout.

The bout will consist of 10 rounds, each lasting three minutes. While it’s an exhibition, TKO and KO will still be in play. In a statement, the Florida State Athletic Commission revealed:

“The Florida Athletic Commission confirms that this event has been sanctioned as an exhibition. The match will be logged in the national registry as an exhibition, and it will not count toward either athlete’s professional record.”

– FAC

The Commission added, “The exhibition will classify knockouts and technical knockouts as fight-ending in the same manner as professional contests. The Florida Athletic Commission remains committed to transparency, regulatory compliance, and the continued safe advancement of combative sports in Florida.”

AI judging is definitely something new and adds another unique talking point to the already hyped Paul vs Davis bout. ‘The Problem Child’ never fails to grab eyeballs, despite fans remaining skeptical of the merit of his opponents so far. ‘Tank’ Davis, meanwhile, is one of boxing’s most notable superstars and it’s always fireworks when he’s in action.

Jake Paul disses Gervonta Davis in fight build-up

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Paul knows how to hype a fight up and he has been doing so through relentless trash talk for the ‘Tank’ Davis showdown. Paul isn’t pulling any punches and the YouTuber turned pro-boxer told Netflix:

“His nickname might be Tank, but I’m an FPV drone, and I’m about to disable his ass. Yes, he is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, but my motto is anyone, anytime, anyplace, against all odds. And I like my odds.”

– Jake Paul