Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Cancelled Gervonta Davis Fight
Claressa Shields has publicly criticized Jake Paul's response to the cancellation of his scheduled exhibition fight against Gervonta Davis, which was set for November 14.
Cancellation and Background
The exhibition bout was called off due to Davis facing serious legal issues once again. The severity of the accusations necessitated the cancellation.
The Paul vs Davis fight had been controversial from the start, notably because of the significant size difference between the two fighters.
Jake Paul's Reaction
Following the cancellation, Paul released an extensive statement mainly condemning Davis as a poor business partner.
Claressa Shields' Response
Shields countered Paul's remarks, asserting that Paul was fully aware of Davis' problematic history when he agreed to the fight.
"I'm not going to say I 100 percent agree with what Jake said, but I will say is that we all knew Tank's background with domestic violence before his fight got made. Before any of his fights get made, we already know he's got some issues with this."
She highlighted that this isn't the first time Davis, also known as "Tank," has faced accusations of domestic abuse or legal troubles. Earlier arrests have even caused the cancellation of previous matches, such as his rematch with Lamont Roach.
Shields found Paul's harsh criticism of Davis surprising, given that Davis’ reputation was well known long before Paul chose to face him.
Summary
Claressa Shields openly challenges Jake Paul’s hypocrisy, emphasizing that Davis’ problematic past was no secret when Paul accepted the fight, underscoring the complexities behind the cancellation.