The bout is expected to be the biggest test to date for Paul, a social media star with 28 million followers on Instagram and 21 million followers on YouTube.

Initially, Paul had been in talks to take on Anthony Joshua, but contract talks have stalled. It is now being reported that Paul will instead face off against Gervonta "Tank" Davis in an exhibition match on November 15 in Atlanta.

Paul recently announced another boxing match that will stream on Netflix, and UFC is leaving its PPV model for Paramount+