Nate Diaz News
Nate Diaz laughs off Jake Paul calling him a bully: "You're influencing people to do anything for clout"
Josh Evanoff - August 3, 2023
Ahead of his boxing debut, Nate Diaz has laughed off Jake Paul’s attempt to paint him as the bad guy. The Stockton slugger has been out of competition since a September submission win over Tony Ferguson. Following that win at UFC 279, Nate Diaz became a free agent for the first time in over a decade. He quickly zeroed in on a boxing match with Jake Paul as his next fight.
Jake Paul takes aim at brother Logan's attempt to steal Nate Diaz fight: "Not new Logan behavior"
Josh Evanoff - August 3, 2023
Days out from his return against Nate Diaz, boxing star Jake Paul has taken a bit of a shot at his brother, Logan Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is set to return to the ring on Saturday night opposite the UFC legend. For Jake Paul, the boxing match will be the first ten-rounder of his career. Furthermore, it’ll also be his first appearance since suffering the first defeat of his career to Tommy Fury in February.
WATCH | Nate Diaz and Jake Paul’s teams get into physical altercation after faceoff
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2023
Nate Diaz and Jake Paul’s teams got into an altercation after their faceoff on Thursday. Diaz and Paul had their press conference to help promote their fight on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas. The lead-up to the scrap hasn’t had much promotion, which Paul has been disappointed about. Yet, after Jake Paul and Nate Diaz had their faceoff, their teams got into a physical altercation.
Nate Diaz explains why he walked out of face-to-face interview with Jake Paul: “Sometimes less is more”
Susan Cox - August 3, 2023
Nate Diaz is explaining why he walked out of a face-to-face interview with Jake Paul. It will be Diaz vs Paul going head-to-head in the boxing ring this coming Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The boxing match will be available on pay-per-view (PPV) via DAZN and ESPN+.
Nate Diaz responds to Jake Paul’s $10 million offer for an MMA fight
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2023
Nate Diaz has given his thoughts on Jake Paul’s offer for the two to compete in an MMA fight for $10 million. This Saturday night, Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will collide in the boxing ring. They’ll do so with the world watching and with Diaz making his pro debut after years of teasing a move into the squared circle. Paul, meanwhile, will attempt to bounce back from his recent loss to Tommy Fury.
Jake Paul explains why he doesn't "respect" Nate Diaz as a "person" ahead of their boxing match
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Jake Paul admits he doesn’t respect Nate Diaz as a person. Paul has been vocal in wanting to box Diaz for quite some time and he will finally get the chance to do so on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Paul is confident he will get his hand raised in. As well, it has become a personal fight for Jake Paul as he says he doesn’t respect Nate Diaz as he thinks the Stockton native is a bully and he’s excited to shut him up.
Nate Diaz claims he's in on Jake Paul's "secret" that MMA fighters can't box: "I'm not your average MMA fighter"
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Nate Diaz says he’s in on Jake Paul’s secret that MMA fighters aren’t good boxers. Paul has made a career of fighting ex-MMA fighters as he has beaten Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (x2) and Anderson Silva. After losing his first pro fight to an actual professional boxer in Tommy Fury, Paul is going back to the well and will fight Diaz on Saturday night.
Jake Paul's manager reveals potential retirement with loss to Nate Diaz: "He may"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
Boxing star Jake Paul could end his career with a loss to Nate Diaz on Saturday night. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury in February. That was the first defeat of the YouTuber’s career, and he voiced his intention to activate their rematch clause post-fight. However, Jake Paul instead targeted Nate Diaz, whom he will face this weekend.
Pro fighters make their picks for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
In the main event of an ESPN+ pay-per-view boxing match, Jake Paul is set to return from his first career loss as he takes on UFC veteran Nate Diaz. Heading into the bout, Paul is a sizeable -460 favorite while the Stockton native is a +320 underdog in what serves as his pro boxing debut on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas.
Bobby Green explains why Jake Paul could “have a lot of trouble” with Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2023
UFC fighter Bobby Green has explained why he thinks Jake Paul could struggle in his boxing match against Nate Diaz. This Saturday night, Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will collide in the boxing ring. It serves as a huge opportunity for Paul to add another big name to his record, whereas for Diaz, he’s always wanted to venture over to the squared circle. Now, he’ll get the chance to do so, against an opponent he’s been wanting to take on for many years.
Nate Diaz believes UFC never intended to make Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler: "They had nothing to entertain anybody"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
Former UFC contender Nate Diaz doesn’t forsee Conor McGregor fighting Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. The former double-champion broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round, prompting him to be on the shelf for over two years. During that time, Conor McGregor famously left USADA to recover from the injury.
Nate Diaz approves Conor McGregor's callout of 'Nerd' Justin Gaethje: "Act like he's too cool"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz believes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje is the fight to make. ‘The Highlight’ returned to action in the main event of UFC 291 over the weekend. There, he faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch of their April 2018 classic, where ‘The Diamond’ won by fourth-round knockout. On Saturday, Justin Gaethje returned the favor, scoring a second-round head kick stoppage.
Nate Diaz explains why he hasn't been talking trash ahead of Jake Paul fight: "I’m not in this gimmick fight with him"
Fernando Quiles - July 30, 2023
Nate Diaz has responded to Jake Paul’s gripes ahead of their August 5 showdown. Paul has blasted Diaz for not revving up interest in their boxing match. “The Problem Child” has gone as far as to say it’s a “b*tch move” since he was vocal prior to the fight being announced.
Tony Ferguson claims he was fine with the idea of Nate Diaz beating him at UFC 279: "Take your f*****g victory, get the f**k outta here"
Cole Shelton - July 27, 2023
Tony Ferguson says he was fine losing to Nate Diaz as it allowed the Stockton native to leave the UFC on a win. Ferguson was supposed to take on Li Jingliang at UFC 279 at welterweight, but after Khamzat Chimaev badly missed weight, ‘El Cucuy’ ended up fighting Nate Diaz at welterweight on a day’s notice. However, Ferguson says that camp was not a good one as he was eating slushies on fight week and didn’t care too much about his fight against Diaz.
Dustin Poirier is open to welcoming Nate Diaz back to the UFC
Susan Cox - July 27, 2023
Dustin Poirier is open to welcoming Nate Diaz back to the UFC. It was Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA) who parted ways with the UFC back in September of 2022 following his victory over Tony Ferguson (25-8 MMA) at UFC 279.
Nate Diaz names the toughest opponent he’s ever fought in MMA: “It was my hardest fight”
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz has named his toughest opponent to date. The Stockton slugger is currently slated to face Jake Paul next month on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout will be Nate Diaz’s boxing debut, but he feels confident. Having spent years sparring names such as Andre Ward, the former UFC star feels that he’s the perfect MMA fighter to finally beat ‘The Problem Child’.
Nate Diaz planning UFC return after Jake Paul boxing match: "We're letting this guy talk s*it?"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023
Former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz has promised an MMA return ahead of his boxing match with Jake Paul. The Stockton slugger has been out of action since a short-notice clash with Tony Ferguson last September. Originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279, ‘Borz’ was pulled after missing weight. In the pay-per-view headliner, Nate Diaz instead scored a submission win over ‘El Cucuy’.
Nate Diaz reacts to Jake Paul’s $10 million offer for an MMA fight: “Gonna cost more than that”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2023
Nate Diaz is reacting to Jake Paul’s $10 million offer for an MMA fight. Diaz, 38, last fought in the Octagon in September of last year, defeating Tony Ferguson (25-8 MMA) via guillotine choke at 2:52 of round 4. It was to be Diaz’s final fight of his UFC contract.