Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul bet: “For $2 million!”

The hype is real—and getting hotter by the day. Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) and Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) are set to square off in a high-profile exhibition bout on November 15 in Miami. The fight, scheduled at a catchweight of 195 pounds, has already sparked headlines—not just for the matchup, but for the jaw-dropping $2 million wager each fighter has placed on their own victory.

Face-offs and fireworks

The first face-off between the two was surprisingly calm. Jake Paul tried to stir the pot, but Davis remained cool, hands in his pockets, unfazed by Paul’s antics—including crouching down to match Davis’s 5′5″ frame (Paul stands at 6′2″).

But things escalated quickly in their latest encounter: Davis shoved Paul, who fired back with a chest slap, turning the tension up a notch.

During a press conference in New York, a reporter asked Paul if he’d bet $500,000 on himself. His response? “Easy, easy. Let’s make it a million.” That lit a fire under Davis, who shot back, “Let’s make it two million.” The two sealed the deal with a handshake, locking in one of the most expensive side bets in boxing history.

Controversy from the start

The fight has faced criticism since its announcement—and the backlash only intensified once the promotional tour kicked off. Originally slated for Atlanta, the bout was moved to Miami after the Georgia Athletic Commission refused to sanction it due to the significant weight disparity—Paul outweighs Davis by nearly 65 pounds.

The exhibition will feature 10 three-minute rounds with 12-ounce gloves, but many fans and pundits are questioning the legitimacy and safety of the matchup.

Of the two, Davis has taken the most heat. But the Baltimore native isn’t losing sleep over it. “Why should I care what people say? Fans change their minds all the time. I do me,” he said.

Davis had been eyeing a rematch with Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs), following their controversial draw in March. But his interest in that fight has faded. “I don’t want to put too much out there. I’m doing what’s best for me. I’ve been doing this since I was seven. This is the first camp where I can actually enjoy myself, get back to being me,” Davis explained. “Even thinking about the Roach rematch… I just didn’t feel it.”

Mark your calendar

This isn’t your typical exhibition. With pride, money, and reputations on the line, November 15 at 8 PM EST in Miami promises to be anything but tame. Whether you’re Team Tank or Team Problem Child, this bout is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about events of the year.

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