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Jake Paul slams Dillon Danis following boxing match with his brother Logan
Fernando Quiles - October 15, 2023
Jake Paul has put Dillon Danis on blast for his antics during the Logan Paul fight. Fans of the influencer boxing craze were highly anticipating the grudge match between Danis and Paul. “El Jefe” and “The Maverick” were far from chummy going into their October 14 battle in Manchester Arena. It was quite clear that Danis didn’t have an answer for Paul’s ability to keep him at bay with his reach advantage. Danis had trouble stringing together any sort of meaningful offense.
Jake Paul reportedly in early talks with Matt Riddle for potential fight following WWE release
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2023
Jake Paul is reportedly in talks with Matt Riddle for a potential boxing match next year. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of the ring since a clash with Nate Diaz in August. There, Jake Paul scored a unanimous decision win over the UFC veteran. Since then, the YouTuber-turned-boxer has been quiet about who he might face next, but it might be another former MMA star in the form of Matt Riddle.
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz go back-and-forth over rejected PFL rematch: "Go back to your daddy Dana"
Josh Evanoff - September 7, 2023
The saga between PFL star Jake Paul and former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz continues. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the ring last month on DAZN pay-per-view. Back for the first time since a loss to Tommy Fury in February, he faced Nate Diaz. The Stockton slugger last defeated Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 last year, fighting out his deal with the promotion.
Jorge Masvidal unimpressed by Jake Paul's win over Nate Diaz: "I'd hurt them dudes"
Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2023
Jorge Masvidal wasn’t impressed by Jake Paul and Nate Diaz’s boxing match last month. On DAZN pay-per-view from Texas, ‘The Problem Child’ returned in August. The boxing match was his first since suffering a defeat to Tommy Fury in February and was also the first ten-rounder of his career. Meanwhile, Nate Diaz made his boxing debut that night but was no stranger to combat. In his UFC stint, he faced names such as Jorge Masvidal, Conor McGregor, and more.
Bryce Hall lays out three-fight plan to return to influencer boxing that ends with KSI bout
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2023
Bryce Hall isn’t done fighting in influencer boxing. Hall made his influencer boxing debut back in June of 2021 when he took on YouTuber Austin McBroom. In the lead-up to the fight, Hall was oozing with confidence, but it was McBroom who wound up winning by third-round TKO.
KSI mocks Jake Paul's world champion comments after Nate Diaz win: "Quite delusional"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2023
YouTuber KSI has reacted to Jake Paul’s latest boxing win over Nate Diaz. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the ring on Saturday night to face the former UFC title challenger. In the main event of a DAZN pay-per-view offering, Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz by unanimous decision. Following the victory, he called out Canelo Alvarez and also offered to do a rematch with the MMA fighter in the PFL.
Nate Diaz wants rematch with Jake Paul in MMA or boxing: "Either way is fine with me"
Fernando Quiles - August 6, 2023
Nate Diaz sees another fight with Jake Paul in his future. Diaz had his first pro boxing match against Paul on August 5. The two swung leather inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It was clear early on that Paul’s punches packed more power than Diaz’s. That much was especially evident in the fifth round. Paul landed a counter fadeaway hook that dropped the Stockton native.
Nate Diaz confirms intention to return to UFC after Jake Paul fight: "I appreciate the UFC more now"
Josh Evanoff - August 4, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz intends to return to MMA after his fight with Jake Paul. The Stockton native has been out of the cage since a fourth-round submission at UFC 279 last September. With the victory, Nate Diaz became a free agent for the first time in over a decade. Following the win over Tony Ferguson, the former title challenger announced his intention to head to boxing.
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.
Jake Paul claims Francis Ngannou is making upwards of ten million for boxing match with Tyson Fury
Harry Kettle - July 17, 2023
Jake Paul has claimed that Francis Ngannou is making north of $10 million for his boxing match against Tyson Fury. Earlier this month, it was announced that Francis Ngannou has signed on the dotted line for a boxing showdown with Tyson Fury. It’s been heavily teased for a while now, and it’s finally going to happen later this year in Saudi Arabia.
Jake Paul gives dismal update on fighter's union talks with Anderson Silva: "Near impossible"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2023
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva aren’t having an easy time creating a fighter’s union. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘The Spider’ faced off last October on Showtime pay-per-view. The Brazilian entered the contest off wins over Tito Ortiz and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. In the build to the contest, Jake Paul made Anderson Silva a bet. That bet was if the YouTuber won, the MMA legend would have to help him create a union.
Anderson Silva confirms he's "working on" MMA fighter union with Jake Paul
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2023
Anderson Silva will be sticking to his word. Last October when Paul and Silva boxed, the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer made a deal with the former UFC champ that if he won, Silva would have to help him with an MMA fighter union. Ultimately, it was Paul who won by decision, but since then there has been no talk of the fighter union.
Mike Perry wants to be the backup fighter for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
Fernando Quiles - May 24, 2023
Mike Perry has a suggestion for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz in case of emergency. Paul, a social media star turned boxer, will be taking on former UFC title contender Nate Diaz in an eight-round cruiserweight boxing match. The bout will take place on August 5. Perry, who has garnered some buzz with his handiwork over at BKFC, has thrown his name in the hat to be the backup fighter.
Eddie Hearn reveals his Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz prediction: "He gets stopped"
Lewis Simpson - May 22, 2023
Eddie Hearn has weighed in and dropped his official prediction for the Summer showdown between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. Earlier this month, it was announced that Jake Paul would compete against his fourth MMA fighter inside the boxing ring. Paul will face off with UFC veteran Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas, with the hope of bouncing back from his first professional loss to Tommy Fury.
Conor McGregor's former sparring partner thinks Jake Paul would knock UFC star out in boxing
Lewis Simpson - May 22, 2023
Paulie Malignaggi thinks Jake Paul would knockout Conor McGregor if the pair ever met between the ropes. Paul is scheduled to face his fourth MMA fighter in boxing since debuting in 2020. The Youtuber-turned boxer will face UFC veteran Nate Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas, but has been vocal in expressing his desire to fight McGregor.
Jake Paul pitches PFL vs. UFC card featuring Francis Ngannou after massive signing
Josh Evanoff - May 17, 2023
PFL’s Jake Paul has sent a challenge to the UFC after the promotion’s signing of Francis Ngannou. Earlier this week, ‘The Predator’ ended his lengthy free agency period. Ngannou famously left the UFC in January, making history as the first champion to leave the company since BJ Penn in 2004. For months, fighters and fans alike wondered where the heavyweight contender would land.
Marijuana exemption denied for Nate Diaz ahead of Jake Paul boxing bout
Lewis Simpson - May 12, 2023
WATCH | Nate Diaz slams "stupid a*s" media member who asked to box Nick Diaz on undercard of Jake Paul fight
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2023
At the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference, a media member made an unwise challenge to Nick Diaz. The two stars are set to headline a DAZN pay-per-view clash in August. The bout will be the former UFC star’s first boxing match ever, and his first combat sports appearance since his exit from the company last September. Diaz famously submitted Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279 last year, the last bout on his contract.
Dana White takes aim at Jake Paul for boxing Nate Diaz: "As soon as he loses, he goes back to a 40-year-old MMA fighter"
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2023
Dana White isn’t a fan of Jake Paul boxing Nate Diaz. On August 5 in Dallas, Texas, Paul and Diaz are set to headline a boxing pay-per-view on DAZN. It will be a highly-anticipated fight but White doesn’t have much of an interest in it. As well, he says it is funny that once Paul loses to an actual boxer he goes back to fighting 40-year-old MMA fighters.