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“What’s Da Bet Bro?” – Shakur Stevenson Replies to Jake Paul’s Gervonta Davis vs Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero Prediction

Published 05/22/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

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The coming weekend will bring the undefeated pugilists Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis under the lights. One week before the exciting anticipation, the boxing world started predicting the winner of the big matchup. The YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, is one of them.

Paul took to Twitter recently and wrote, “Tonight I got 1. David Benavidez win by KO 2. Ashton Sylve win by KO Next weekend I got 1. Rolando Romero win by UD.”

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Ashton Sylve is a rising prospect who fights under the ‘Most valuable Promotion’ of Jake Paul. Indeed, it was a great day for ‘The Problem Child’. He got two correct predictions. It boosted his confidence so much that he speculated on the winner of next weekend’s main event.

The boxing sensation claimed that the lightweight contender Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero will clinch victory by unanimous decision.

Jake Paul’s prediction caught the attention of the WBO and WBC junior lightweight champion, Shakur Stevenson.

He replied, “What’s da bet bro? Rolly is getting slept.”

The difference of opinion on the winner of the Rolando Romero vs Gervonta Davis fight brought ‘The Problem child’ and Stevenson together. Where the social media star believes that Romero will win by decision and Stevenson thinks that Romero will face a defeat via knockout.

Consequently, acquainted with the fact that Jake Paul has an interest in betting, Stevenson came up to ask him to bet on it.

Jake Paul bets with Eddie Hearn

Before the biggest boxing matchup in women’s boxing between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor, the promoters of the event, Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn agreed on a $1 Million bet.

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During the press conference ahead of the epic clash, the two had a verbal exchange. Jake Paul had predicted Serrano’s victory, said, “I’ve got a bet for you, Eddie.

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Though Hearn showed interest in a bet, he denied getting a tattoo or some other bizarre stuff.

Finally, both agreed on a $1million trade as per the results of the fight. However, this bet could not reach fruition due to the fact that promoters are not allowed to bet.

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Hopefully, ‘The Problem Child’ can finalize this time with Shakur Stevenson, as there is no such condition of bet cancellation.

What do you think of Stevenson’s reply? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhishek Singh

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.
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Vibhanshu Kumar