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Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis Assault Allegations Put Jake Paul Exhibition in Jeopardy

The scheduled November 14 exhibition boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis has been thrown into serious doubt following new legal allegations against the WBA lightweight champion. Most Valuable Promotions confirmed it has launched an investigation into a civil lawsuit filed against Davis, while Netflix and Paul’s team reportedly explore potential replacement opponents.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ Assault

Courtney Rossel, Davis’ ex-girlfriend, filed a civil suit in Miami-Dade County on October 30 alleging battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The complaint states Davis entered Tootsie’s Cabaret, a Miami gentlemen’s club where Rossel worked as a VIP cocktail server, during the early hours of October 27.