The place to observe Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz

Social media influencer turned boxing sensation Jake Paul is about to tackle former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz within the ring on Aug. 5 on the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

In 2021, Paul tried to rearrange a struggle with Diaz by expressing his confidence in defeating him earlier than his first match in opposition to Tyron Woodley. This occurred throughout the early levels of his boxing profession, because the Woodley struggle was solely his fourth.

Initially, the YouTube star wished to make use of Diaz as a stepping stone to arrange a matchup in opposition to Conor McGregor, who had simply crossed into the boxing world to struggle Floyd Mayweather Jr. However, he was met with controversy concerning ruining the game of boxing, though boxing icon Mike Tyson has praised Paul for his efforts to revitalise the game. 

Paul is coming off the primary lack of his profession in opposition to Tommy Fury, who beat him by a break up determination in February. Against Diaz, he’ll look to get again into the win column.

Although Diaz has been knowledgeable blended martial artist for 18 years – 15 within the UFC – he has but to enter the skilled boxing ring. Despite his beginner report, his hand abilities have been well-documented within the octagon.

Diaz, identified for his toughness and sturdiness, has by no means misplaced by way of knockout. During UFC 244, Diaz was stopped by TKO from Jorge Masvidal on account of a physician’s stoppage for the corporate’s BMF title. Before that, his solely different TKO defeat got here by the hands of John Thompson in 2013.

The MMA fighter has compiled a report of 21 wins and 13 losses, going through a few of the greatest competitors within the historical past of the UFC, together with McGregor, Rafael dos Anjos, Benson Henderson, and Rory MacDonald. However, none of that have will come into play as soon as the fingerless MMA gloves are exchanged for 16-ounce leather-based boxing gloves.

In the upcoming bout, Paul can have a bonus as he’s extra distinguished in stature and taller than his opponent. On the opposite hand, Diaz can stand up to hits, ship punches even when taking hits, and preserve his stamina all through the struggle. This creates an intriguing dynamic for the struggle evening.

Here is every thing followers must know for Paul vs. Diaz, together with struggle odds and prop bets for the bout. 

When is the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz struggle?

Jake Paul (6-1-0) 3 KOs

Nate Diaz (0-0-0) 0 KOs

Date: Saturday, Aug. 5

Fight Time: The fundamental card begins at 8 p.m. ET

Venue: American Airlines Center in Dallas

How to observe Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz

Viewers within the U.S. can watch the struggle by way of pay-per-view on DAZN and ESPN+. Fans in Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Australia can watch completely on DAZN pay-per-view.

The pay-per-view will value $59.99 in America plus the month-to-month subscription worth to DAZN and ESPN+.

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz odds 

*All struggle odds replicate FanDuel Sportsbook on the time of publication.

Jake Paul: -430

Nate Diaz: +290

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz prop bets

Paul by:

Decision:  +290

KO/TKO:  -120

Diaz by:

Decision: +700

KO/TKO: +600

Will the Fight Go the Distance?

Yes: +170

No: -220

Over/Under whole rounds

Over 7.5: -108

Under 7.5: -122