Rick Thompson, who’s on the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission said Paul’s promotion company, MVP (Most Valuable Promotions), backed out. They “withdrew its submission for event permits and rule waivers necessary to hold the boxing match at State Farm Arena.”
But the reason Paul and his reps did so is because they didn’t receive the necessary number of votes from members of the GAEC. They needed three out of five, but Thompson wasn’t willing to approve of it. The reason? It seems like the discrepancy in Davis’s and Paul’s weight were a major issue.
The latter reportedly is closer to 200 pounds, whereas Davis is closer to 135-140. But Thompson also just didn’t sound too interested in the event. He harshly described it as, “the dumbest sh*t I’ve ever heard.”
But even though it’s not going to take place there anymore, Jake Paul and MVP have a new location set in stone.
When Is The Jake Paul & Gervonta Davis Fight?
“Same date. Same fight. New city… Friday, November 14th we are taking over the 305. The Kaseya Center plays host to the BIGGEST FIGHT OF THE YEAR. No retreat. No surrender. It’s goin down Miami.”