Dillon Danis Criticizes Jake Paul-Gervonta Davis Exhibition Fight as 'Joke'

Dillon Danis has heavily criticized Jake Paul's upcoming exhibition fight against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, calling it a 'joke' and accusing Paul of 'stealing people's money' due to the significant weight difference between the two fighters. Danis likened the fight to Paul's previous bout against Mike Tyson, describing it as a light sparring match rather than a serious competition, and suggested it harms the sport of boxing. Despite Paul's transition from content creator to high-profile boxer, with wins over former MMA champions and a recent victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., critics like Danis remain skeptical of the legitimacy of his boxing career. The fight between Paul, who fights at cruiserweight (around 200 pounds), and Davis, a lightweight champion (around 130 pounds), will be an exhibition and not count toward official records. Danis also claims credit for jumpstarting Paul's combat sports career and hints at a continuing rivalry. Meanwhile, the spectacle surrounding Paul’s fights, including his recent victory over Tyson that drew massive viewership on Netflix, underscores the ongoing tension between entertainment value and sporting credibility in Paul’s boxing endeavors.