Paul vs. Davis Exhibition Set for Nov. 14 in Miami

Jake Paul and WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Tank Davis traded taunts, rule clarifications and a high‑stakes side bet this week as promoters finalized details for their controversial exhibition bout on Nov. 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The fight, which was moved from Atlanta after state regulators raised safety concerns, will be contested over 10 three‑minute rounds with a 195 pound catchweight and three ringside judges, officials and promoters said at press events in New York and Miami.

Most Valuable Promotions cofounder Nakisa Bidarian laid out the framework at the launch presser, and Florida Athletic Commission executive director Timothy Shipman subsequently confirmed the bout would be held as an exhibition, meaning the result will not count on either fighter's professional record. Bidarian said the heavier limit was necessary because of the large experience gap between Paul, who has boxed professionally for about five years, and Davis, who began training as a child.

The ruleset prompted an onstage dispute over glove size. Organizers initially announced 12 ounce gloves for both men, but Davis' trainer, Calvin Ford, publicly questioned that choice, noting Davis...