Claressa Shields criticizes Jake Paul over fight cancellation hypocrisy
The highly anticipated exhibition match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, scheduled for November 14, 2025, was called off following serious allegations against Davis. A civil lawsuit accused him of assaulting a woman at a Miami strip club on October 27, leading promoters to cancel the bout due to the severity of the claims.
Details from reports described acts of choking, grabbing, and hitting, adding to Davis' reputation for off-ring controversies. Following the allegations, Jake Paul quickly released a public statement condemning Davis and withdrawing his support for the event.
“I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account. I’m so sorry to everyone involved. Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP, and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight.”
Paul apologized to his team and undercard fighters, calling Davis an “actual walking human piece of garbage” and declaring that his company stands for women’s empowerment.
However, Claressa Shields, an undefeated champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist known for her stance against abuse, called out Paul for being hypocritical in how he managed the situation. Shields argued that Paul’s handling of the cancellation contradicted his public image and statements.
Author’s Summary
Claressa Shields accused Jake Paul of hypocrisy after he condemned Gervonta Davis for alleged assault and canceled their fight, questioning his sincerity in supporting women’s causes.