Fans are shying away from Jake Paul’s contentious bout with Gervonta Davis as ticket prices have been cut in half. The two are scheduled to face off in Miami on November 14 in an exhibition match. Criticism has surrounded the event due to the significant weight difference between the fighters. Paul, who typically competes at cruiserweight, moved up to heavyweight for his victory over Mike Tyson last November.
On the other hand, ‘Tank’ Davis usually fights in the lightweight category. Recently, Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, clarified that the exhibition will consist of a 10-round match with three-minute rounds and a weight limit of 195lbs. Both fighters will wear 12-ounce gloves during the event.
Despite the regulations, fan interest seems lukewarm as ticket prices have been slashed with just over two weeks remaining until fight night. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, Viagogo, and StubHub. Viagogo’s cheapest tickets on October 15 were priced at £139 ($186).
The price range for tickets varies significantly, with StubHub offering the least expensive tickets at £131 ($223) and ringside seats at £9,480 ($12,686). Ticketmaster’s prices on October 30 range from £69.58 ($91.50) for standard admission to £22,807 ($30,000) for the Diamond VIP Package.
During a press conference last month, Paul expressed his determination to achieve a knockout in November. Davis, on the other hand, believes his speed will give him an advantage in the fight despite Paul’s size and strength. The match between Paul and Davis is set to take place on Friday, November 14, at the Kaseya Center in Florida, with the main event likely to start around 4am UK time.
The event, like Paul vs. Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, will be streamed on Netflix, available to all subscribers regardless of their plan. Netflix subscription plans range from £5.99 per month with ads to £18.99 for the Premium service.