JAKE PAUL has been warned there is only one man fitting to replace Gervonta Davis on Netlflix.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer was due to face WBA lightweight world champion Davis next Saturday in an exhibition in Miami.
But the spectacle fight was axed with less than two weeks to go after Davis was accused of domestic abuse by his ex-girlfriend in a civil suit.
So Paul and his camp frantically searched for a replacement opponent – with ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou and undefeated retired champion Andre Ward approached.
Ryan Garcia – formerly friends with Paul before a public falling out – was also offered to replace Davis in a postponed December date.
And British cruiserweight champ Viddal Riley – who has coached against Paul and his brother Logan – reckons Garcia is the best option to save the day.
Riley told SunSport in Bahrain: “Ryan, why not? Dash Ryan in there, that’d be entertaining.
“I don’t want to see Andre Ward, I’d rather see Ryan fight Jake Paul. That’s more entertaining, that’s more exciting. You’re talking about Netflix, ticket sales.
“Andre Ward, that’s my guy, but we need Ryan Garcia versus Jake. They used to do content together, it makes sense.”
Promoter Oscar de la Hoya was quick to shut down Paul’s offer – citing Garcia’s exclusive deal with DAZN.
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Garcia, 27, now looks set to challenge for the WBC welterweight title against champ Mario Barrios, 30, next year.
That is despite his loss to Rolando Romero, 30, in May, from which he is yet to bounce back.
But Paul’s camp are hopeful a fight with Garcia can be explored next year or in 2027 amid their huge social media followings.
Paul, 28, meanwhile continues his search for a replacement as unbeaten boxer and influencer Riley, 28, questioned why no back-up was on standby.
He said at Brave’s 100th MMA event: “It’s not surprising. And I think in that situation, you’re supposed to have a contingency because you know who you’re dealing with.
“And if you’ve got unpredictable characters, it’s smart to have a contingency.”
