Gervonta Davis will be the first active, champion boxer to square up with Jake Paul.
But there's a catch !
The considerable weight difference between 6-foot-1 Paul, who fights around 200 pounds, and 5-foot-5 Davis, a 135-pound
The fight application has been withdrawn from Georgia, and the fight will now be now be moved to a far more liberal thinking Miami Florida.
Jake Paul promises fans that Davis would also be treated to a "bar sports" style event after the bout, suggesting a competition based around how far players can toss the former champ.
Dwarf throwing has in fact been outlawed in many states in recent years, but it isn't clear if this impacted upon the fight being moved from the originally intended Georgia.
Paul has also hinted at his desire to fire Gervonta Davis from a cannon at an outdoor after party, but plans for this are still in the early stages.
The tattooed Disney performer claims that he wants to be viewed as an entertainer, who creates not just opportunities for women, but also for those in the community commonly referred to as "little people".
December 24, 2024
Dear Partners,
I would like to take this moment to first wish you and your family a safe and blessed holiday season.
This annual report serves as a benchmark for our progress and a commitment to transparency in our operations. In 2024, a notable decline occurred in the number of professional boxing events held domestically. This downturn was primarily attributed to the cessation of grassroots events by VSP Promotions, a key promoter that played a crucial role in introducing new talent to the domestic professional boxing scene.
The challenges faced in organizing professional boxing events in Vietnam intensified in 2024 compared to the previous year, a reflection of the current market conditions. We anticipate this trend to persist in 2025 due to the continued existence of an unsupportive environment for event organizers, fostered by the local amateur boxing federation.
VBO organized the gathering of 10 commissions in Asia in 8/2024. It is our view that Asia has a fundamental challenge in how boxing is managed and supervised. Standardization and coherent cooperation models that have actionable and measurable outcomes will need to be developed in order to create more regional opportunities for the industry participants.
DOMESTIC REPORT 2024
INTERNATIONAL REPORT 2024
The VBO remains dedicated to securing international fight opportunities for Vietnamese boxers within safe environments. While the organization provides recommendations, the final decision to accept a fight rests solely with the boxers and their coaching teams.
OFFICIALS OF VBO REPORT 2024
VBO collects detailed performance data of each official in their assigned roles at every event. We compile these data for use towards training requirements to further improve their performance.
We hope that 2025 will bring more opportunities for the boxers between partnering countries and jointly continue to improve the quality of our officials. Have a wonderful holiday season! See you all in 2025.
Sincerely,
Lim Song
President of Vietnam Boxing Organization
