Last Saturday night shattered many dreams. Gervonta Davis saw his perfect record slip away, leaving questions about whether he truly reigns supreme. But beyond that, another plan fell apart in the aftermath of the fight. Before stepping into the ring, Davis had been teasing a big call-out, assuming he’d cruise to an easy victory. However, Lamont Roach Jr. proved to be a far greater challenge than expected, forcing a draw and derailing Gervonta Davis’ future plans. At the post-fight press conference, it was revealed that had Davis won, he intended to call out YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul—despite their significant weight difference.
While that potential fight isn’t entirely off the table, Tank now seems more focused on a rematch with Roach, especially after facing heavy backlash from the boxing community. Who Gervonta Davis ultimately fights next remains uncertain, but there’s one man who’s enjoying the chaos more than anyone else.
While appearing in an interview with Fight Hub TV recently, fellow YouTube star KSI shared his thoughts on the potential Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight. It’s worth noting that KSI and Paul have been on a collision course for years, but a fight never materialized between them. So, when asked whether Saudi Boxing figurehead His Excellency Turki Alalshikh would be the one to make it, KSI said, “I mean, him and Jake… don’t see eye to eye, so I don’t know.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: KSI looks on during hius Cruiserweight Main Event Bout against Swarmz at The O2 Arena on August 27, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
“I mean, look, with Jake, the guy’s been ducking me or running away from me for so long, man. Like, he’s just making excuses after excuses. And now, he wants to fight ‘Tank.’ I mean, it just says the type of guy Jake Paul is.” He later described the potential fight in one sentence that exposed the reality, noting, “He only fights someone if he has a major advantage—anything that’s close or anything that could actually be a decent fight—he runs away from it.”
KSI is currently slated to square off against Dillon Danis, someone Jake Paul’s brother, Logan Paul, defeated in 2023. The pair will lock horns on 29th March at the AO Arena in Manchester. Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez had dropped a potential fight against Jake Paul to sign a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, which will see him fight William Scull and Terence Crawford this year.
Regardless, some reports suggest Gervonta Davis, or at least his team, is considering a fight against someone else.
Despite the Jake Paul fight speculations, Gervonta Davis may end up fighting…
Following his controversial majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr., a representative from Gervonta Davis’ team inquired with Top Rank about a potential fight against Vasyl Lomachenko later this year. However, Lomachenko, the 37-year-old three-division champion, has expressed uncertainty about his future and may consider retirement.
However, no official announcement about his retirement has been made yet. Negotiations for a Davis-Lomachenko bout had previously taken place, with a fight planned for November 2024. However, Lomachenko decided to step away from boxing to spend more time with his family, putting the matchup on hold.
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Despite Gervonta Davis’ apparent interest, there is no confirmation of a fight between him and Lomachenko. For now, Tank remains one of the sport’s biggest stars, with several high-profile opponents—such as Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney—waiting in the wings. Davis’ most likely next move would be to face Roach in a rematch, but boxing is more of a business venture for him than a sport.
That being said, no one is happier than KSI that the potential fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis fell apart. Now, the question remains—what kind of unexpected opponent will Jake Paul line up for his next bout? Who do you think it will be?
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