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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.

Canceled Fight, Hidden Emotions: Jake Paul’s Body Language Scrutinized
Body Language Experts Break Down Jake Paul’s Post-Cancellation Behavior - Photo Credit: Getty Images

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.

GERVONTA DAVIS ARRESTED IN MIAMI ON BATTERY, KIDNAPPING, AND FALSE IMPRISONMENT CHARGES

Gervonta Davis is in custody after a two-week manhunt. Facing kidnapping charges, the star has been stripped of his WBA title.

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Gervonta Davis was arrested in Miami for kidnapping

Gervonta Davis, who’s a three-division world champ and one of boxing’s biggest names, landed in jail Wednesday in Miami—almost two weeks after police put out a warrant for his arrest. They’re accusing him of battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping tied to an alleged domestic violence incident from last fall.

Police in Miami Gardens said they tracked Davis for several days across three counties, working with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force. When they caught up with him in Miami’s Design District, he didn’t put up a fight. They booked him into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Centre late Wednesday.

Cops say all this goes back to something that happened on October 27 at a strip club in Miami Gardens. The woman at the centre of the case used to date Davis and was working there as a VIP cocktail server that night. Police claim Davis confronted her inside, forced her into a back room, assaulted her, then kept her restrained before taking her outside.

In the report, police say Davis grabbed her by the hair and throat, threatened her, and led her out to the parking lot, where he finally let her go. She found coworkers, got help, and called the police. Officers say she had visible bruises on her arm.

She told investigators she met Davis back in 2022. They dated for a few months in 2025, but she broke things off about a month before the incident and had stopped talking to him.

Besides going to the police, she also filed a civil lawsuit against Davis for battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. Her attorney said the police investigation lines up with what she claimed in her suit.

“The investigation led to a judge signing off on the arrest warrant,” her attorney said back in January. “That matches the allegations in the lawsuit.”

Court records show her lawyers tried over and over to serve Davis with the lawsuit, but couldn’t find him for weeks.

At a press conference on January 14, Miami Gardens police called it a domestic violence case and said they were working with federal agents to track Davis down. When asked for more details Wednesday night, police said they couldn’t share anything else because the case is still active.

Last fall, Davis was in Miami training for a big fight with influencer Jake Paul, set for November at Kaseya Centre. Once the lawsuit hit the news, Davis was taken off the card, and Anthony Joshua stepped in. Davis last fought in March, when he held onto his WBA lightweight title after a controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr in Brooklyn.

But over the weekend, WBA president Gilberto Mendoza announced they stripped Davis of the title, pointing to the legal case and his long absence from the ring. Davis has only defended the title twice in three years—most recently against Roach, which was more than ten months ago—and he doesn’t have another fight lined up.

This isn’t Davis’s first run-in with the law. He’s had several domestic violence allegations in Florida and elsewhere, though many were later dropped. In 2023, he got three years’ probation and some house arrest for a hit-and-run in Baltimore.

Right now, it’s not clear if these new Florida charges will mess with his probation in Maryland or delay any future fights. Jail and court records didn’t say when he’ll first appear in court in Miami-Dade.

Miami Gardens police say their investigation is still going and aren’t commenting further.

OFFICIAL: TYSON FURY TO FIGHT ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV LIVE ON NETFLIX APRIL 11

Tyson Fury is back! The "Gypsy King" ends his retirement to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 in Netflix's first live UK show.

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Tyson Fury ends retirement for historic UK homecoming

Netflix keeps pushing deeper into the sports world, and boxing is turning out to be a real crowd-pleaser. Now, on April 11, they’re gearing up for another big night: Tyson Fury is stepping out of retirement to face Arslanbek Makhmudov. It’s not just another fight—this will be Netflix’s first-ever live event in the UK.

Fury seems pumped. “Excited to be back,” he said in a statement. “Heart’s always been and always will be in boxing. Someone go tell the king that the ace is back!” The last time he fought was back in December 2024, but you can tell he still feels right at home in the ring.

Gabe Spitzer, who handles sports at Netflix, is just as thrilled. He called Fury one of the most resilient and fascinating fighters of his generation. “His career is all about beating the odds, and there’s just something electric about watching him fight,” Spitzer said. “We can’t wait to see him back for this homecoming, and we love giving our members a front-row seat to the next chapter of the Gypsy King’s story.”

The event’s getting the royal treatment too—Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Alalshikh, is presenting, along with Sela and The Ring. Alalshikh’s name comes up a lot in combat sports these days. Saudi Arabia keeps landing some of the sport’s biggest fights, and the country even helped launch the Zuffa Boxing promotion with TKO.

“We’re happy Tyson decided to come out of retirement for what should be an exciting heavyweight clash against Makhmudov,” Alalshikh said.

Fury hasn’t fought since those back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, but his name still draws a crowd. A comeback fight in the UK—his home turf, where he hasn’t fought since 2022—only adds to the buzz.

For Netflix, Fury vs. Makhmudov is another notch in their belt. Last year, they pulled in huge numbers with several boxing shows, especially the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight in December. That one alone racked up over 33 million views around the world. Clearly, Netflix is betting big on boxing, and fans seem happy to watch.

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