Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer, wasted no time in launching a series of taunts at Davis following the official announcement. He promised to "shut down the little guy" in their upcoming bout.
"Gervonta has been disrespecting my name for too long. His nickname may be 'Tank', but I'm an FPV drone, and I'm about to take down the little guy,"Paul declared, setting the tone for what's sure to be a heated build-up to the fight.
The social media star didn't stop there. He posted an edited image of Davis next to a wedding cake with the caption "About the same size," poking fun at the height difference between the two fighters. Paul stands at 1.85 meters tall, giving him a 19 cm advantage over the natural lightweight Davis.
Paul's promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions, is behind the event. The exact rules for the exhibition are yet to be announced, but they're expected to follow a similar format to Paul's recent bout with Mike Tyson, featuring big gloves and short rounds.
The YouTuber's confidence seems sky-high following his unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He's even looking beyond Davis, hinting at potential future bouts with top-tier boxers.
"First I'm going to kill David, then I'm going to slaughter Goliath,"Paul stated, apparently referring to Davis and possibly Anthony Joshua.
This exhibition marks Netflix's continued venture into boxing, following their involvement in other high-profile bouts. For Paul, it's another step in his journey from social media personality to legitimate boxing contender.
As the fight date approaches, fans can expect more provocative statements and social media antics from Paul. He's already posted images of handkerchiefs, saying he's "Supplying these for my Twitter timeline right now," anticipating emotional reactions to his taunts.
The boxing world will be watching closely to see how the outspoken Paul fares against 'Tank' Davis, a seasoned professional known for his knockout power. Whatever the outcome, this exhibition promises to be a spectacle both in and out of the ring.