The WBA (World Boxing Association) who Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is a world champion for at lightweight have had a strong reaction to the Paul bout.
As you would expect.
It was a fight that was mentioned for a while, but Pacquiao was also linked with a fight with ‘Tank’ Davis as well.
The WBA Have A Serious Response To Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul
No one really thought the Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul fight would happen but it is. It surely is, without doubt, going ahead. The WBA however per Salvador Sanchez in Mexico have said (Spanish to English translation) per him on X:
“WBA will analyze Gervonta Davis’s status as Lightweight champion after announcing an exhibition with Jake Paul. A rematch against Lamont Roach had been ordered following a controversial draw. Should they strip him of the belt? Could they make room for an interim title?”
Lamont Roach was meant to be taking on Gervonta Davis in a rematch but that is on hold for now. By all accounts Roach will face Shakur Stevenson instead in another excellent fight in the sport. Lamont Roach wasn’t impressed with ‘Tank’ taking this Jake Paul fight. As for the WBA, time will tell. We don’t think they will strip him of his title at all.
