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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.
WATCH | Nate Diaz leaves face-to-face interview with Jake Paul early after being criticized of not promoting the fight enough
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Nate Diaz just wants to fight. Diaz is set to make his boxing debut on Saturday in Dallas as he headlines a pay-per-view boxing match against Jake Paul. It’s an intriguing matchup and in the lead-up to the fight, Paul has taken aim at Diaz for not trash-talking and not promoting the event as he had hoped.
Pro fighters make their picks for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
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.
Jake Paul shares prediction for Tommy Fury vs. KSI boxing match
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Jake Paul has shared his prediction for the Tommy Fury vs. KSI boxing match in October. Paul is very familiar with both Fury and KSI – as he most recently dropped a split decision to Tommy back in February. In addition, Paul has also been vocal in wanting to box KSI as the two have not seen eye-to-eye ever since KSI beat Logan Paul in their boxing match in 2019.
Michael Bisping reveals that he turned down offer to fight 'little p*ssy' Jake Paul
Josh Evanoff - July 26, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping nearly signed to step in the ring with Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is slated to return in August, for the first time since his loss to Tommy Fury earlier this year. Following that defeat, the YouTuber-turned-boxer announced his plans to activate his rematch clause with ‘TNT’. However, he quickly changed his mind, signing to box Nate Diaz next month.
Jake Paul thanks Tommy Fury for handing him his first career loss: “There were so many lessons in the loss”
Susan Cox - July 20, 2023
Jake Paul is thanking Tommy Fury for handing him his first career loss. It was the undefeated Jake Paul who took on Tommy Fury in a boxing match on February 26th of this year in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The result was a split decision victory in favor of Fury.
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.
Jake Paul reveals $10 million dollar offer to Nate Diaz for future PFL fight: "Offer is still there"
Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2023
Jake Paul is still willing to fight Nate Diaz in the PFL cage after their August boxing match. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his split-decision loss to Tommy Fury in February. That was the first loss of the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s career thus far. Following the defeat, Jake Paul signaled his next fight would be a rematch with ‘TNT’, but quickly changed course.
Jake Paul promises to show improvement in Nate Diaz fight: "This lion is going to come out and maul this dude"
Fernando Quiles - July 16, 2023
Jake Paul knows the performance he had against Tommy Fury won’t cut it going forward. Paul showed heart when he fought Fury earlier this year. It was clear that he was being beaten to the punch, but he was never truly out of the fight. While the social media star suffered the first loss of his pro boxing career via split decision, “The Problem Child” has used it as a learning experience.
Jake Paul, Dana White make Sports Illustrated's influencer list
Zain Bando - July 14, 2023
It’s not often that two of combat sport’s most well-known figures, Jake Paul and Dana White, end up in the same Sports Illustrated magazine, but that was the case in the 2023 edition of the “50 Most Influential Figures in Sports.” What do Jake Paul and Dana White do for combat sports? Dana White has been the most polarizing figure in mixed martial arts for many years. The last two decades have seen his direct and uncompromising approach transform the UFC into a global sensation.
WATCH | Nate Diaz spars 30-1 pro boxer ahead of Jake Paul boxing match
Cole Shelton - July 13, 2023
Sparring footage from Nate Diaz preparing for his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul has been released. Diaz is set to make his pro boxing debut on August 5 as he takes on Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Paul is the betting favorite, partly due to the fact Diaz has no prior pro boxing experience.
Jake Paul eyeing MMA fight with Conor McGregor after Nate Diaz: "I'm not afraid"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2023
Boxing star Jake Paul is ready to step into the cage with Conor McGregor after his August clash with Nate Diaz. ‘The Problem Child’ is currently slated to face the Stockton native later this year. The two will headline a DAZN pay-per-view offering, Jake Paul’s first since his loss to Tommy Fury in February. Following that loss to ‘TNT’, the YouTuber-turned-boxer called for an instant rematch.
Michael Bisping slams Paulie Malignaggi for suggesting Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in MMA: “He's just an absolute goddamn fool”
Susan Cox - June 28, 2023
Michael Bisping has slammed Paulie Malignaggi for suggesting that Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in an MMA fight. Paulie Malignaggi is a former WBA welterweight champion turned commentator.
Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz is a "safe pick" for Jake Paul: "Hope I eat my words"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2023
Michael Bisping believes Jake Paul made a safe pick in Nate Diaz as his next opponent. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of the ring since his February clash with Tommy Fury. There, the YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered the first loss of his career by split decision. Following the decision defeat, Jake Paul called for a rematch with ‘TNT’, but he quickly changed his mind.
Eddie Hearn labels Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz a mismatch: "You can see people hit pads and you know"
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2023
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn doesn’t believe Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz will be competitive. In August, the Stockton slugger will make his long-awaited professional boxing debut. The bout will be Nate Diaz’s first since his exit from the UFC last September, submitting Tony Ferguson. Ahead of his boxing debut, the former MMA fighter has been training with names such as Andre Ward.
Jake Paul claims Nate Diaz boxing match is now 10 rounds: "I don't give a f***, I'm all in"
Fernando Quiles - June 20, 2023
If Jake Paul is to be believed, then his boxing match with Nate Diaz has now been bumped up to 10 rounds. Much has been made about the eight rounds that had been scheduled for Paul vs. Diaz. The Stockton native expressed his belief that there should be more rounds in the fight. Jake Paul agreed, and has taken to his Twitter account to claim the bout with Nate Diaz is now 10 rounds.