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Jake Paul is already on the hunt for a new opponent after Gervonta Davis was accused of attacking a woman at a Miami strip club this week, according to reports.
World lightweight champion Davis, who was scheduled to face Paul in a bizarre 195lbs exhibition on November 14, is facing fresh allegations of domestic violence three months after he was arrested on a battery charge that was later dropped by one of his ex-girlfriends.
Two weeks out from the exhibition, the boxing star has been hit with a lawsuit by another of his former partners, Courtney Rossel, who alleges that he attacked her at a strip club where she was working as a VIP cocktail waitress, the suit claims.
The shocking claim has thrown Davis' upcoming fight against Paul into major doubt, with the latter's Most Valuable Promotions company seeking a potential replacement for a new date in December, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix.
Ryan Garcia, who was knocked out by Davis in 2023, is said to have been approached about stepping in, yet promoter Oscar de la Hoya has already ruled out the prospect of his fighter doing so.
In a statement released Saturday, Paul's promotional outfit said: 'Most Valuable Promotions immediately initiated an investigation upon learning of the civil lawsuit filed against Gervonta Davis in Miami-Dade County on October 30th, 2025.
Jake Paul is looking for a new opponent amid Gervonta Davis' domestic violence lawsuit
Davis has been accused of attacking a woman at a Miami strip club, three months after he was arrested on a battery charge that was later dropped (pictured)
'At this time, we are gathering information and reviewing the details to ensure any decision we make is thoroughly vetted. We unequivocally condemn any form of violence and are committed to handling this matter with diligence and respect for all involved.
'We will make a determination on next steps once we have completed our review and consulted with the appropriate parties. Until then, we will not be commenting further.'
As well as Garcia, it is believed MVP are also considering approaches for ex-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Terence Crawford, who recently defeated Canelo Alvarez to become undisputed at super-middleweight.
In the lawsuit filed by Rossel, Davis has been accused of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The filing claims he entered Tootsies - the club where she works in Miami - early Monday morning and assaulted her in a private area without surveillance.
Davis allegedly continued the attack as he forced her through several back areas of the building and into the parking garage.
Rossel states they were in a five-month relationship and that the incident followed multiple episodes of alleged abuse. The complaint details at least four previous altercations, including two in which Davis allegedly threatened to kill her.
Ryan Garcia, who Davis knocked out in 2023, was approached by Paul about replacing him
One confrontation reportedly occurred on September 2, after Rossel failed to respond to messages from the boxer. Another took place on September 23, when Davis allegedly accused her of infidelity, sent a text threatening to kill her, and then assaulted her at a restaurant on Lincoln Road.
Following this week's alleged attack, Davis is said to have texted Rossel that he was 'on [his] way' to her home, which she interpreted as a continued threat.
Attorney Jeffery Chukwuma, representing Rossel, confirmed that a report was also filed with the Miami Gardens Police Department. Police have not commented publicly on the matter.
The lawsuit says she is now undergoing therapy for post-traumatic stress and anxiety and is living with others out of fear for her safety. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages and has requested a jury trial.
Davis' promoters, Premier Boxing Champions, declined to comment when approached by the Daily Mail. The last attorney on record for Davis has also been approached.
