Terence Crawford: Paul vs. Davis, more spectacle than actual combat

The exhibition fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis, scheduled for November 14 at State Farm Arena, has sparked intense debate in the boxing world. One of the most forceful analyses came from Terence Crawford, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez's next opponent, who did not hesitate to put the nature of this matchup into perspective.

“It's not a real fight,” warns Crawford

Crawford was blunt in his analysis of the contest: he believes the fight will not be a traditional competitive duel, but rather a spectacle geared toward entertainment and revenue. The American champion explained that the 60-pound weight difference between Paul and Davis upsets the sporting balance:

“I don't think it's a real fight. They're going in to make money. Jake is too big, and if he connects, it could be over quickly,” Crawford said on the Full Send podcast, making it clear that Paul's physical advantage could determine the outcome before Davis has a chance to react.

Crawford's analysis reflects his experience in professional boxing: although Davis is explosive, accurate, and has a devastating punch, weight classes exist for a reason, and a clash like this is far from a fair contest.

Physics takes center stage

For Crawford, the fight is more a question of volume and reach than technique. Paul's physical advantage, combined with his power, could mean that a single punch could change the course of the fight. That's why, according to Crawford, the contest is leaning toward a controlled spectacle format, where risks are minimized and the show is the main event.

“If they're really going to fight, Jake is too big. Tank won't be able to get past that jab. This could be over in seconds,” he reiterated, warning fans that what they will see will be more like high-level sparring for media purposes than a “fight to the death.”

Between entertainment and boxing

Crawford compared this fight to other recent events, such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul, where strategy, spectacle, and narrative dominated over intense exchanges of blows. Bud's prediction suggests that, although the fight will be entertaining, we should not expect a legitimate confrontation in the traditional style of competitive boxing.

“This isn't a normal fight; it's a show where one mistake can decide everything,” Crawford concluded, emphasizing the media nature of the event and the importance of physical advantage over technical skill in this showdown.