Netflix has introduced they’ve canceled Jake Paul‘s subsequent stay boxing match on their platform, however there’s nonetheless excellent news forward for the fighter. Following Paul’s livestreamed combat with Mike Tyson in late 2024, the boxer was scheduled to combat Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14, 2025. The combat was set to occur at Kaseya Heart in Miami.
Nonetheless, Netflix has confirmed the combat between Paul and Davis has been canceled. The plug was pulled after occasion co-coordinator Most Beneficial Promotions started investigating Davis after an October 30 civil lawsuit filed in opposition to him. CEO Nakisa Bidarian defined the choice to not transfer ahead with the combat. Nonetheless, Bidarian did verify Paul will headline one other combat earlier than the yr ends:
Our staff has labored intently with all events to navigate this case responsibly. Whereas we won’t be transferring ahead with this occasion, our plan nonetheless stays for Jake Paul to headline an occasion on Netflix in 2025. Particulars concerning a brand new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and extra bouts shall be shared as quickly as they’re finalized. We thank Netflix, the Kaseya Heart, and the Seminole Laborious Rock Resort & On line casino for his or her partnership.
The lawsuit was filed in opposition to Davis by a girl accusing him of attacking her at Miami Gardens strip membership Tootsie’s Cabaret on October 27. The girl had recognized Davis since 2022 and beforehand had a five-month relationship with him earlier than the assault. Following the combat’s cancellation, Paul posted on X, calling Davis “an precise strolling human piece of rubbish.“
Extra details about Paul’s subsequent combat within the ring shall be revealed at a later date. For now, Netflix introduced those that bought tickets for the Jake vs. Tank combat by Ticketmaster could have them refunded inside the subsequent 14 to 21 days, whereas these purchased by different distributors might want to contact them for a refund.
Paul’s post-Tyson boxing profession has seen him develop extra profitable within the ring. His newest win was in opposition to Julio César Chávez Jr. in July, the place he obtained a unanimous choice in a 10-round cruiserweight combat. Paul’s combat in opposition to Davis was presupposed to be his second within the ring for Netflix, which can now be modified to one thing totally different.
It is unclear what the occasion Paul headlines shall be, nor who he’d be combating in opposition to. Given Netflix’s continued growth into stay occasions, it is smart they’d need him to nonetheless be concerned in one thing earlier than the tip of the yr. Nonetheless, the setup will seemingly be a lot smaller than his combat with Davis was deliberate to be.
Nonetheless, now that Paul‘s match with Davis has been canceled, it opens the door for the fighter to have a match much less embroiled in controversy and authorized points. Netflix’s clear dedication to making sure the boxer is ready to take part in a stay match means they’re dedicated to creating up for the cancellation with a becoming alternative occasion.