CANCELED FIGHT, HIDDEN EMOTIONS: JAKE PAUL’S BODY LANGUAGE SCRUTINIZED
Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis is off after serious allegations against Davis. A body language expert decodes Paul's post-cancellation stance as a strategic move to protect his brand and star status.
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Because of the accusations made against Gervonta Davis, Jake Paul and Davis will no longer face off in a boxing battle. A body language specialist has now commented on Paul's body language.
Two of boxing's most talked-about celebrities are Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis. Paul, the YouTuber-turned-fighter, has made a name for himself by taking on professional boxers and making headlines. As a world champion supported by Floyd Mayweather, Davis is known for his dominating performances in the ring and explosive power. On November 14, 2025, the two boxers were scheduled to compete in a widely reported exhibition. But the fight was suddenly called off. This is what a body language specialist said regarding Paul's post-cancellation body language.
A body language specialist says Jake Paul does not want to "undermine" his "star status."
The much-anticipated bout between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis was abruptly called off, shocking the boxing community and beyond. After significant accusations against Davis surfaced, the fight—which was scheduled to air live on Netflix—was cancelled. His former girlfriend accused him of false detention and violence. Days before the match was supposed to take place, promoters decided to call off the event due to the controversy, which left fans angry and Paul looking for a replacement opponent.
Joanne Pearson, a body language expert for the British Lie Detector Test, explained how Paul's body language conveys his desire to manage his image.
Pearson clarified, "You see the markers of a star who recognises their audience, their platform, and their power when you witness Jake Paul's ring-walk stance – chest open, immediate eye contact, arms lifted, head held high." "And that knowledge is highlighted by the fact that he and his team decided not to fight Gervonta Davis as planned: He is purposefully avoiding association with actions or personas that would weaken that star status."
Paul is very aware of his brand, Pearson continued. Additionally, it now includes leaving a battle.
In today's boxing-plus-entertainment ecosystem, she added, "this is a star who understands that your opponent is part of your brand, your walk-out is your brand, and your media interaction is your brand." "Like a real icon, he is displaying ambition."
The founder of the PR firm Cupid PR in Manchester, Sophie Rhone, also shared her opinions on Jake Paul's decision to withdraw from the Gervonta Davis match.
Rhone observed, "Jake and his brother Logan have emerged as two of our generation's most prosperous businesspeople." Their public relations approach is always incisive. Every altercation, social gathering, and product launch is planned. The recent decision to withdraw from the fight against Davis? That was the result of strategic brand preservation.
Paul's crew assessed the fight's public reception, Rhone continued.
She went on, "Their crew did not just react—they acted." They assessed whether this battle would strengthen or weaken the brand. Getting involved with a rival who is being accused of grave crimes? That risk is commercial in nature as well as reputational.
Logan and Jake Paul, according to Rhone, have "mastered" transforming fights into "media events" in order to boost their brands.
Online, the boxer attacked Gervonta Davis.
Jake Paul clarified his position on Gervonta Davis in a post on X. Paul refers to Davis as a "woman abuser" in the widely shared tweet, adding that he does not want to be associated with the boxer.
Paul wrote, "Gervonta Davis is a real walking human piece of crap." It is an absolute headache to work with him. The lack of professionalism, strange requests, and arriving at shoots hours late. to the many arrests, as well as the associated charges and legal actions. You are endorsing the most heinous sin a man can commit if you back this man.
Paul went on, "I did not want to give this woman abuser a platform to expand his fan base and his financial account." "My organisation supports women. I sincerely apologise to all those concerned.
FIFA STANDS FIRM, REGENT CRIES FOUL IN HEATED RED CARD DEBATE
Johor Regent Tunku Ismail condemns FIFA's sanctions on Malaysia's "heritage" players, calling the decision "politically motivated." He vows to fight for the players' rights at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has come under fire from Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, a well-known football enthusiast, for its steadfast stance that the seven "heritage" players on the national team obtained Malaysian citizenship through forged and falsified documents.
The world football body's decision was harshly criticised by the regent, who called the fines "politically driven" and a "misapplication of the law."
Tunku Ismail promised to keep fighting for the players' rights, even if the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is embarrassed by the decision and detractors are calling for heads to roll.
"While others decide to blame others and create noise, I will continue to stand behind the players and fight to the end, which will now take place at the impartial Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)," he said.
On Monday, FIFA declared that FAM's appeal against the penalties levied on the seven "legacy" players had been denied.
Raus Sharif, the former chief justice, was previously nominated by FAM, which has denied any misconduct, to lead an impartial commission that would look into the situation.
The matter has sparked debate over what many perceive to be unfair treatment, with detractors wondering how foreign-born athletes reportedly obtained citizenship so easily while stateless people who were born and nurtured in Malaysia still have to overcome insurmountable obstacles.
SHOCKING: WWE STAR WAS READY TO TAKE ON CM PUNK
WWE's Grayson Waller calls CM Punk "soft," revealing he was ready to fight him backstage. Waller says his dream match is to face the "real" Punk and vows to provoke the new World Heavyweight Champion.
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Recently, a former WWE champion declared that facing CM Punk would be his ideal match. The celebrity further asserted that when he rejoined the company, he was ready to battle The Second City Saint backstage.
Grayson Waller, a 35-year-old star, made the remarks while appearing on "INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet." The "Aussie Icon" responded that he has always wished to face the recently crowned World Heavyweight Champion when asked about his ideal opponent.
Waller reiterated, though, that his goal was to wrestle the "genuine" CM Punk. Since his comeback, the veteran has "changed a lot and gone soft," he said.
Waller brought up the controversy in the locker room that resulted in Punk's AEW release. When the veteran returned to WWE, he claimed he was expecting the same intensity and was let down.
I suppose I was prepared to engage him in combat backstage. That is what we were going to do, I thought," Waller remarked. I thought, 'This is going to be sick,' as if he would start causing trouble and beat up little flops backstage once more. I am in, guy.
According to Waller, the 47-year-old has instead changed into a "kind person" who helps everyone, even "NXT" talent. Waller does not respect or wish to quarrel with this particular form of CM Punk.
But these days, he is just a genuinely good man who helps everyone at NXT and does all of this. I do not like that kind of punk," Waller continued. "I am going to have that chance because I want to bring it back out."
"I have already told Punk directly that I intend to provoke him," he said. "There will come a time when I will stand across from you with a microphone and tell you precisely what I think of you, and I want you to tell me exactly what you think of me," I told him directly.
The new champion already has a big target on his back, even though Waller is concentrating on CM Punk. Punk and Jey Uso faced Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed on the latest episode of "Monday Night Raw."
The Vision prevailed in the ensuing melee, but the bout ended in a double count-out. Logan Paul appeared as Punk grabbed a steel chair to counterbalance the heels.
It looked like Paul was going to help Punk fight Breakker and Reed as he stepped into the ring. Rather, he teamed up with The Vision and used brass knuckles to strike the World Heavyweight Champion in the face.
Paul Heyman's new faction, which is now slated for a big bout, was cemented by this onslaught. Logan Paul and The Vision are probably going to collaborate on the next "WarGames" event.
Grayson Waller's ideal match is still a personal ambition, but CM Punk's near future is predetermined. The "Survivor Series: WarGames" main event for the "Raw" brand has been revealed.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and new World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will square off in the bout. The Vision, which now consists of Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and its newest member, Logan Paul, will confront them once they enter the cage.