The world of combat sports was ablaze with the news Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul were scheduled to fight on Nov. 14, but a new development could put the fight in jeopardy.
Davis is facing allegations that he attacked an ex-girlfriend in Miami, after supposedly assaulting and threatening her in separate incidents. The alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against Davis making several concerning claims.
Questions about the status of Davis' fight against Paul began to surface as soon as the allegations were revealed, and the time crunch before the match could leave Paul scrambling to find another opponent.
Here's what you need to know about the allegations against Davis and whether his fight with Paul is still on.
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Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul?
Davis is expected to withdraw from his Nov. 14 exhibition fight against Paul, according to The Ring Magazine's Mike Coppinger.
Gervonta Davis is expected to be withdrawn from his Nov. 14 Netflix exhibition vs Jake Paul with the event shifting to December as a new opponent is sought, sources told @ringmagazine.
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) November 3, 2025
Andre Ward was approached about his availability, sources said. Pic.twitter.com/s3Szsj1LRQ
The fight is expected to be moved to December, Coppinger adds, to allow time to find a new opponent for Paul.
Most Valuable Promotions released a statement on Saturday confirming it launched its own investigation of the claims against Davis but stopping short of making any decision about the fight.
Official statement from MVP regarding the planned Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis event on Friday, November 14th. Pic.twitter.com/WeXUDRCeK1
— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 1, 2025
Davis sues
Davis is facing a civil lawsuit accusing him of aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress from a woman who claims to be the boxer's ex-girlfriend.
The woman petitioned for a restraining order and was granted a temporary order. Davis is set for a Nov. 12 hearing, where a permanent restraining order could be granted.
Davis is accused of attacking the woman, who is a "VIP waitress" at a Miami Gardens gentleman's club, on Oct. 27, but that incident is not isolated, she claims. The woman alleges Davis also choked her in August and held her against her will with a weapon at his home in September.
The woman claims Davis threatened to kill her in September after she refused to answer his phone calls.
The lawsuit is only a civil filing, but ESPN reported a police report was also filed in Miami Gardens.
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Gervonta Davis court record
Davis hasn't yet faced any charges related to this case, but he has found himself in legal trouble a handful of times over the past decade:
Davis arrested 2017 assault
Davis was charged with first-degree aggravated assault after punching a man in the head in 2017, though the charges were later downgraded and ultimately dropped.
Davis nabbed in street brawl 2018
Davis was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after a street fight outside of a lounge in Washington D.C. The other individual involved was also charged with disorderly conduct.
Davis charged with battery 2020
Davis was charged with misdemeanor simple battery domestic violence after a video surfaced showing him grabbing the mother of his child while at a charity basketball game. The charges would ultimately be dropped.
Davis charged with battery again 2022
Davis was arrested in Broward County in December 2022 after allegedly striking a woman with a "closed hand type slap," according to police. The boxer was charged with battery causing bodily harm after the alleged victim made a frantic 911 call, but the accuser retracted her claims days later.
Davis in jail for probation breach 2023
Davis initially avoided jail time as part of a hit-and-run case in Baltimore, but he spent 44 days in prison after violating his probation by moving without permission in the summer of 2023.
2025: Davis nabbed post-altercation with ex
Davis was arrested in South Florida in July 2025 after his ex-girlfriend accused him of hitting her on the back of her head and slapping her.
Davis' boxing stats
Davis has a career boxing record of 30-0-1. The World Boxing Association lightweight title holder has never suffered a professional loss, though he had to settle for a draw against Roach when they met in the ring in March.
Gervonta Davis's wealth
Davis' net worth is an estimated $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Paul said he was receiving a payout of about $50 million for the fight with Davis, while Davis' payout was the subject of conflicting reports. Though it would have only counted as an exhibition, Davis will be missing out on a major publicity opportunity once he officially withdraws from the bout.