Boxing star Gervonta Davis is no longer facing a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from a June 15 incident involving the mother of his two children. Davis, 30, was arrested on July 11 in Broward County, Fla., following allegations that he physically assaulted the woman during a heated argument outside her home.

WBA Lightweight World Champion ‘Tank’ Davis has shunned a warranted rematch with Lamont Roach Jr in favour of this money-spinning bout with Paul, which is expected to be an exhibition given the huge gulf in size – 65lbs as of their last contests – between the two.

To recap, Gervonta Davis was slated for a title fight rematch with Lamont Roach in August while Jake Paul was in talks for a major step-up against Anthony Joshua, the former heavyweight champion. Instead, they will meet each other in what amounts to a show that will no doubt do…