Mon Sep 22 23:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Paul vs. Davis Bout Downgraded to Exhibition Due to Weight Disparity**

Miami, FL – The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis, scheduled for November 14th in Miami, will now be an exhibition fight, according to the Florida Athletic Commission. The decision comes after concerns were raised regarding the significant weight difference between the two fighters.

Timothy Shipman, executive director of the Florida Athletic Commission, confirmed the change, stating, “You can’t do a fight like that as a pro fight. It’ll be an exhibition fight.” Davis last weighed in at 133 ¾ pounds, while Paul tipped the scales at 199 ½ pounds for his last fight – a staggering 66-pound difference.

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Paul, had initially hoped to have the fight sanctioned as a professional bout. However, the weight discrepancy posed a major hurdle. The fight was originally slated for Atlanta but moved to Florida amid opposition from boxing officials in Georgia, where a similar rule variance request was withdrawn.

As an exhibition, the fight will likely feature modified rules, including the use of heavier gloves and potential adjustments to the number of rounds. Unlike a sanctioned pro fight, the exhibition will not be scored by official judges and won’t affect either boxer’s professional record.

Online betting companies are unlikely to offer wagers on the event due to the exhibition status. The fight will be streamed on Netflix.

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