DILLON DANIS says Jake Paul is “stealing people’s money” with his “joke” fight against Gervonta Davis.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer is set to face WBA lightweight champion Davis on November 14 in Atlanta.
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GettyJake Paul is due to fight Davis on November 14[/caption]
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But the bout is destined to be an exhibition and not professionally sanctioned amid the FIVE STONE weight difference between them.
Paul, 28, fights in the 14st 4lb cruiserweight division of 200lb while Davis, 30, is a 9st 9lb champ at 135lb.
The spectacle showdown will be aired on Netflix – following the success of Paul’s win over heavyweight great Mike Tyson in November.
Tyson controversially made a comeback aged 58 with over 100 MILLION watching the stream as he lost over eight shorter two-minute rounds.
Paul’s last win came in June against ex-middleweight world champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, to earn him a No14 cruiserweight rank in the WBA.
But his next fight against Davis will not count towards his record.
And bitter rival Danis said: “I think it’s a joke. I mean, he says he wants to be a world champion, he’s fighting a 125 pounder.
“I call it like the Tyson fight, they’re gonna have a little sparring match. It’s basically selling wolf tickets and just stealing people’s money.
Misfits 22 – All the info
MISFITS boxing is back for an absolutely massive card this weekend.
The a huge event comes from the AO Arena in Manchester, with the night starring a mix of UFC legends, Misfits icons – and two TOWIE stars!
Ring of Thrones, as the night has been dubbed, is headlined by a meeting of two former UFC stars in Darren Till and Luke Rockhold.
Former UFC champ Tony Ferguson is also making his debut for the promotion and puts his legacy on the line against Salt Papi, who has impressed in the ring and won his last three fights by TKO.
A packed night sees reality TV star cousins Joey Essex and Demi Sims make their boxing debuts.
Demi’s dad Tony has trained the likes of Anthony Joshua and Conor Benn and is Matchroom Sport’s head coach.
MMA upstart Dillon Danis is also back on the card, as well as Misfits regulars such as Ty Mitchell, Chase DeMoor and Amir Anderson.
Here’s everything you need to know about the night.
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“Jake is a good salesman, but you know, this started with me and Jake. There’s no Jake Paul without me, so I think it’ll finish with us one day.”
Danis is 2-0 in MMA but made his boxing debut against Paul’s brother Logan in October 2023 – getting disqualified in round six after trying an MMA move.
But the feud did not stop there as Logan’s now-wife – Danish supermodel Nina Agdal – launched a lawsuit against Danis.
Danis was sued for “revenge porn” with his posts causing “humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm.”
According to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in 2023, Danis engaged in a “relentless, ongoing campaign of cyber harassment and bullying” directed towards Agdal.
The lawsuit alleges that Danis used his social media to “promote the fight and ramp up his feud with Paul.”
Danis also allegedly posted “hundreds of posts containing vulgar and disparaging pictures, memes and comments about her.
“All the while, Danis has been rewarded for that same conduct through an increased social media following and publicity that has resulted in his offensive posts being viewed more than two billion times to date.”
Agdal received a temporary restraining order directing Danis to stop posting “sexually explicit photographs” of her “on the internet without her consent.”
I can’t talk too much about it but it is very taxing and terrible but we’ll get through it and win.
Dillon Danis on his lawsuit
In her complaint, she also alleges that he posted a sexually explicit photograph which was never meant to be shared publicly or was “obtained without consent.”
A judge granted Agdal the restraining order against Danis, who was forbidden from posting “sexually explicit photographs” of Agdal without her permission.
The lawsuit is ongoing and Danis said: “I can’t talk too much about it but it is very taxing and terrible but we’ll get through it and win.”
Danis, 32, was due to fight Logan’s Prime drinks company partner KSI, 32, in March in his return to the ring.
But KSI pulled out with a week to go after suffering illness.
Now Danis make an MMA comeback on Saturday in Manchester – facing social media influencer Warren Spencer at Misfits 22.
The bout will take place in a boxing ring – but it will be Danis’ first MMA bout since 2019.
And he said: “It’s not emotional, it’s more excitement I just want to get the f*** in there and do it. That’s what I want.
“I can’t wait. But this is gonna be a f***ing mauling. I can’t wait for you guys to see this. I wish I could watch it on pay-per-view!”
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