Social media influencer turned boxing sensation Jake Paul is ready 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 battle with Diaz by expressing his confidence in defeating him earlier than his first match towards Tyron Woodley. This occurred in the course of the early levels of his boxing profession, because the Woodley battle was solely his fourth.
Initially, the YouTube star wished to make use of Diaz as a stepping stone to arrange a matchup towards Conor McGregor, who had simply crossed into the boxing world to battle Floyd Mayweather Jr. However, he was met with controversy relating to 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 towards Tommy Fury, who beat him by a cut up determination in February. Against Diaz, he'll look to get again into the win column.
Although Diaz has been knowledgeable combined martial artist for 18 years - 15 within the UFC - he has but to enter the skilled boxing ring. Despite his newbie document, his hand abilities have been well-documented within the octagon.
Diaz, recognized 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 document of 21 wins and 13 losses, going through a number of the finest 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 may 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 keep his stamina all through the battle. This creates an intriguing dynamic for the battle evening.
Here is the whole lot followers have to know for Paul vs. Diaz, together with battle odds and prop bets for the bout.
Jake Paul (6-1-0) 3 KOs
Nate Diaz (0-0-0) 0 KOs
Date: Saturday, Aug. 5
Fight Time: The major card begins at 8 p.m. ET
Venue: American Airlines Center in Dallas
Viewers within the U.S. can watch the battle by way of pay-per-view on DAZN and ESPN+. Fans in Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Australia can watch solely on DAZN pay-per-view.
The pay-per-view will price $59.99 in America plus the month-to-month subscription value to DAZN and ESPN+.
*All battle odds mirror FanDuel Sportsbook on the time of publication.
Jake Paul: -430
Nate Diaz: +290
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
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