May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pose for photos following their press conference at Avalon Hollywood Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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‘I Never Really Thought Tank Was That Good’- Jake Paul Reveals That He Can Still Fight Gervonta “Tank” Davis in the Future

Learn All About What Jake Paul Has Said About Fighting Gervonta Davis in the Future.

Jake Paul has teased a possible future bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis in his future as a boxer. However, the two could have had a fight in the past as well. Gervonta Davis is notably already a three-division champion in the boxing world.

Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis were initially supposed to face off against each other. Gervonta Davis’ last bout against Lamont Roach however resulted in a draw. Hence, Jake Paul’s fight against Gervonta Davis was derailed. Davis will notably be having a rematch against Roach on August 16, 202 in Las Vegas. Let’s have a look at what Jake Paul has to say about his future fight against Gervonta Davis.

Jake Paul Wants To Fight Gervonta “Tank” Davis at 195 Pounds as an Exhibition Match

Jake Paul also known as “The Problem Child” of boxing had a discussion with Ariel Helwani about his boxing career. He was asked about having a potential future bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Paul agreed instantly and he replied (via Uncrowned on Instagram)-

“I don’t know. I never really thought that Tank was that good, it just took the right fighter to pick him apart to be honest. Someone who had high activity and wasn’t afraid of his power. So, I always saw too many holes in his game, so to me, it wasn’t that surprising that someone finally gave him some good work.”

Jake Paul also commented that he would love to fight Gervonta Davis at 195 pounds as an exhibition match. This is due to their differences in weight and the match would not be professionally sanctioned. Jake Paul also stated that he would like the fight to be of 10-rounds with 3 minutes in each round. He also revealed that the fight would have no other restrictions. Jake Paul also stated that Gervonta Davis still needs to win in his rematch against Lamont Roach. Then he and Davis can have discussions about their match.

Who Is Jake Paul’s Next Opponent in Boxing?

Jake Paul is set to fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28, 2025. This fight will happening at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States (via his official X account)-

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— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) May 17, 2025

Jake Paul’s opponent is notable for being the son former boxer and champion Julio Cesar Chavez. However, Chavez Jr, has also been a former champion in the world of boxing himself. Hence, Jake Paul has expressed great interest in fighting his upcoming opponent. Moreover, Jake Paul has also revealed that he wants to test himself against the best in the world of boxing. He also feels hopeful that the fight against Chavez Jr. might increase his chances of a title fight in the future.

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I’m a sports content writer focusing on MMA, WWE and MLB writer at The Playoffs. I have a Master’s degree in Media Science (M.Sc) from my college The Heritage Academy. I got into the sports industry through my previous company where I worked from 2023 to March 2025. I’m a fan of combat sports like pro wrestling and MMA. My favorite part about working at The Playoffs is speculating what can be happening in WWE, especially face-heel turns and results of matches.