Report: Former NBA champion Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis joins Jake Paul boxing undercard this August

It’s unknown who Jake Paul will battle in his return to the boxing ring, however his undercard will now characteristic former NBA star Glen “Massive Child” Davis.

Shams Charania of the Atlantic reviews that Davis will probably be featured on Paul’s pay-per-view (PPV) undercard on August 13. Paul’s Most Beneficial Promotions hoped to e book Davis in opposition to fellow NBA veteran Larry Sanders, however contractual points are placing a cease to that. Per ESPN, Paul’s crew is now turning their concentrate on pitting “Massive Child” in opposition to a former WWE professional wrestler to be named later.

Davis, 39, is a 6’9” former energy ahead who performed eight seasons within the NBA as a member of the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Clippers. “Massive Child” didn’t have the longest {of professional} basketball careers, however he received a NBA title in 2008 with Boston. In 2021, sevens years after departing from the NBA, Davis was charged with allegedly defrauding the league’s healthcare plan out for $4 million (particulars HERE).

This wouldn’t be the primary time we’re seeing a former NBA star featured on an undercard for a Jake Paul boxing occasion. Former NBA all-star Deron Williams took on future NFL Corridor of Famer Frank Gore again in December 2021 at Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2. Williams ended up profitable the exhibition bout by cut up choice over Gore, who in flip made his skilled boxing debut earlier this month to attain an enormous knockout punch (see it HERE).

It’s unknown presently which former WWE wrestler Davis might battle, however Most Beneficial Promotions is trying to herald an enormous heavyweight identify to tackle “Massive Child.”