Khabib Nurmagomedov’s former manager suggests the former UFC heavyweight champion could be Jake Paul’s next opponent

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s former manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has stirred the pot by floating the former UFC heavyweight champion’s name as a potential challenger to Jake Paul. The timing is perfect, as Paul’s November 14 exhibition bout against Gervonta Davis hangs in the balance after serious legal allegations against the boxer.

Abdelaziz Junior named Dos Santos as a potential rival to Paul. Dos Santos has competed in 23 fights under the promotion, winning 15 of them, nine by knockout. Known for his sharp boxing and heavy hands, he was once one of the most dangerous strikers in the division before moving to bare-knuckle competition and the regional mixed martial arts circuits in recent years.

So he went to X and wrote:

“Junior Dos Santos vs. Jake Paul. Who wants to see this fight?”

See Ali Abdel Aziz X’s post below:

Paul’s team, Most Valuable Promotions, and partner Netflix are reportedly scrambling to save the event after filing a civil suit in Miami-Dade County, accusing Davis of multiple violent crimes. Authorities are investigating, and the promotion has stated that the future of the fight will depend on the results.

With the main event still in limbo, several names have emerged as potential replacements. Francis Ngannou tops the list due to his crossover appeal and previous boxing experience against Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Nate Diaz and Ryan Garcia have also been mentioned among other options.

Jake Paul’s promotion breaks the silence as Gervonta Davis faces kidnapping allegations

Jake Paul addressed the growing uncertainty surrounding his November 14 exhibition fight with Gervonta Davis after serious allegations emerged against the lightweight star. Davis was charged with battery, false imprisonment and kidnapping by his former partner in a civil lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County.

The Miami Gardens Police Department is reportedly investigating the case. Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, confirmed that it is reviewing the situation before deciding whether the fight will continue or not.

The campaign issued a statement addressing the allegations against Davis, which read:

“Most Valuable Promotions immediately began an investigation after learning of the civil lawsuit filed against Gervonta Davis in Miami-Dade County on October 30, 2025. At this time, we are gathering information and reviewing details to ensure any decision we make is carefully examined.”

“We unequivocally condemn any form of violence and are committed to treating this matter seriously and with respect for all involved. We will determine next steps once we have completed our review and consulted with the appropriate parties. Until then, we will not comment further.”