Claressa Shields Slams Jake Paul’s Hypocrisy Amid Gervonta Davis Fight Cancellation

Claressa Shields Criticizes Jake Paul Over Cancelled Gervonta Davis Fight

Claressa Shields publicly condemned Jake Paul for his reaction to the cancellation of the fight with Gervonta Davis, originally scheduled for November 14.

Cancellation Due to Legal Issues

The exhibition fight was called off after Davis faced serious legal troubles. Given the gravity of the accusations, the bout could not proceed.

Controversy Around the Fight

The matchup sparked controversy early on, largely because of the significant size difference between Davis and Paul.

Jake Paul's Response

Following the cancellation, Paul released a detailed statement blaming Davis for being an unreliable business partner.

Shields' Retort on Davis' History

Shields responded by pointing out that Paul was fully aware of Davis' troubled past when he chose him as an opponent. 'Tank' Davis has repeatedly faced accusations of violence against women and legal issues, including an arrest earlier this year which disrupted his rematch with Lamont Roach.

“I'm not going to say I 100 percent agree with what Jake said, but I will say 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.”

Claressa Shields on X Spaces

Shields finds Paul's harsh criticism of Davis hypocritical, considering the known problems Davis had long before the fight was announced.

Summary: Claressa Shields highlights Jake Paul's hypocrisy, emphasizing that Davis' troubled past was well-known before Paul chose to fight him, challenging Paul's recent criticisms.

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