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Nate Diaz Slammed For Performance In Sparring Session

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Nate Diaz is set to fight Jake Paul at American Airlines Arena on August 5. The 10-round boxing match will be Diaz’s professional boxing debut and his first fight since his UFC contract expired in September 2022. For Paul, the fight is a chance to avenge his loss to Tommy Fury, as well as potentially grant him the leverage to challenge Conor McGregor.

There has been a lot of drama in the build-up to this fight. Diaz, who has absolutely no love for Paul, is looking to silence “The Problem Child”. However, Diaz has also tried to have the fight relocated out of Texas due to his THC prescription. Furthermore, recent bravado from Diaz saw Paul call his bluff and agree to a 12-round fight if Diaz really wanted one. Now reports are emerging about how Diaz is faring in training.

Sparring Partner Roasts Diaz

On June 15, Diaz sparred with Esquiva Falcão. Falcão is an Olympic silver medalist middleweight boxer who is 30-0 in his nine-year career. He is preparing for his first title fight on July 1, when he faces Vincenzo Gualtieri in Germany for the IBF middleweight title. Falcão’s review of Diaz’s boxing skill was far from glowing. “At first I thought he was tired, and in the end it looked like he was dying. His fighting style is cr*zy. You look at him and say, ‘Oh, he’s tired,’ and then we started sparring. [Coach] Robert [Garcia] told me in the second round, ‘He’s tired already, hold back a little bit and keep the rhythm so he does at least 10 rounds.’”

He continued. “I held back and kept boxing, and we did 12 rounds,” Falcao said of the sparring session. “He was tired, but taking punches and throwing, too. [He] is bad, [he] is bad, but since he’s too heavy — he’s overw*ight, probably around 220 pounds or more — and I’m the only big guy in the gym, I had to do it. But I liked doing it.” Definitely not a great review for someone a month and a half away from his professional boxing debut. However, as Falcão noted, Diaz’s performance might be a result of him weighing in at 35 pounds above fight weight. Despite this, it sounds like the MMA legend has a lot to do before he faces Paul in the ring.

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Jake Paul Gets “Untold” Documentary On Netflix

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Netflix’s Untold series has been telling the true stories behind memorable sporting moments since 2021. The first volume covered everything from the Malice at the Palace to Caitlyn Jenner to The Danbury Thrashers. Meanwhile, Volume Two included episodes about Manti Te’o, Tim Donaghy, and the 1983 America’s Cup. The documentaries, which seek to tell the real stories behind the events featured, have been well-received. The show holds a 95% aggregated rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Each episode is released as a standalone event.

Volume Three of Untold is set to premiere this August, starting on August 1. The four-episode collection is diving deeper into controversy than ever before. There are episodes about the Urban Meyer-Tim Tebow era of the Florida Gators, Johnny Manziel, and Victor Conte. However, headlining the series is an episode about an oft-talked-about, much-maligned social media star turned boxer.

Jake Paul Episode Opens Untold Volume Three

Untold Volume Three will begin with “Jake Paul: The Problem Child” on August 1. Promoting the episode on social media, Paul said “My life has been on display since I was 16 but my story has never been told. #UntoldNetflix August 1st. @netflix.” Based on that description, it appears that Paul’s episode will go from his rise on platforms such as Vine and YouTube to his foray into the world of professional boxing. Furthermore, the episode will likely touch, however briefly, on his fall from grace on the Disney Channel. Elsewhere, it was recently announced that Paul will also make his feature film debut in a combat sports film.

The episode’s release has also been deliberately timed. Four days after the episode premieres, Paul will fight Nate Diaz in a highly-publicized boxing match. Paul is hoping to bounce back from this loss to Tommy Fury in February. While he will be making his boxing debut, Diaz is a seasoned MMA fighter who has absolutely no love for Paul. Furthermore, Paul is hoping that a win over Diaz will give him the leverage to take on Conor McGregor. Will you be watching Jake Paul’s Untold episode? Let us know in the comments. Follow HotNewHipHop for all the latest sports and entertainment news.

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Jake Paul To Star In Combat Sports Film

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Jake Paul began his on-screen life as a Disney Channel star. He was one of the stars of Bizaardvark until he was fired midway through the production of the show’s second season. Paul then transitioned to YouTube content, following in the footsteps of his older brother Logan. This led to the creation of the content house “Team 10”, a Billboard-charting single with Gucci Mane, and just so much drama.

Now Paul is better known for his pursuits of professional boxing success. 6-1 in his young career, he had earned praise for having strong potential as a boxer. However, his detractors also point to a lack of legitimate boxing opponents. Jake has one fight against an actual “boxer” and it’s the one loss of his career. However, Paul has now revealed that he’s looking to make a return to his on-screen roots.

Paul To Star In And Produce Combat Sports Film

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Jake Paul looks on during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Paul will make his feature film debut in an untitled “combat sports drama” that he will also produce. Also attached are Mandalay Pictures and Wonder Street. The former of these also produced Air, the 2023 film about the start of the Air Jordan brand. As mentioned, Paul will executive produce alongside business partner Nakisa Bidarian. There is no word yet on a release date, writer, or director for the film. Production will likely be delayed as the WGA continues to strike. Furthermore, SAG-AFTRA and the DGA are expected to follow them in the coming weeks.

The film is reportedly about “a small-town youth rising to international fame through combat sports.” The story mirrors Paul’s, who grew up in northeast Ohio before seeking fame and fortune in Los Angeles. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Mandalay Pictures and Wonder Street on my first feature film project,” Paul said in a press release. “I couldn’t be more excited to work with such talented and experienced teams. As someone who has always believed in pushing boundaries and taking risks, I can’t wait to bring this unique story and my brand to the big screen. This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my career.”

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Ben Askren Admits He Underestimated Jake Paul

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Is Jake Paul a good boxer? It’s a debate that still ranges in sports circles. Despite being 6-1 in his career, Paul’s record comes with a lot of caveats. His first two fights came against a YouTube and a retired NBA player. Then there came a pair of fights against retired MMA star Tyron Woodley. However, Woodley was making his pro boxing debut in the first of those two fights. That has been a common theme with Paul’s opponents. Even those who have experience as fighters (Woodley, Ben Askren, and Anderson Silva), none of them were seasoned boxers.

This became even more evident when Paul took on boxer Tommy Fury. It marked the first defeat of Paul’s career and showed that he had a long way to go against fighters who had made their career in the ring. However, that hasn’t stopped Paul, who is set to fight former UFC star Nate Diaz in August. Furthermore, Paul has been adamant about getting a chance to fight Conor McGregor in the future. Now, former Paul victim Ben Askren has opened up about his fight with Paul.

Ben Askren Underestimated Paul

Askren opened up about his fight with Paul on Daniel Cormier’s YouTube channel. “I didn’t think Jake Paul would beat Tyron [Woodley] or Anderson Silva. So yeah, I kind of think so. It sounded like fun [to box him] and I hoped he sucked. We didn’t know at that point! At that point, he only boxed a comedian or something and a basketball player. So we didn’t know nothing. I thought, ‘Oh, hopefully, this dude’s just a bum. He’s gonna try and hit me hard for a round, he’s gonna get tired, then I’m gonna beat him up.’ We didn’t know he was any good.”

Furthermore, Askren advocated for Paul to get the chance to fight Conor McGregor. “I think McGregor times Jake Paul makes everyone a lot of money and I think if he beats up Nate Diaz it makes a lot of sense. I don’t know what Conor’s contract is or what his relationship is with UFC where he can go get it done but I think a lot of people buy that fight. There’s a lot of casual fans who just want to see a boxing match and you know what, Jake Paul’s actually not bad at boxing, and maybe I’m just trying to make myself feel better potentially, but he did beat Tyron, he did beat Anderson Silva.”

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Jake Paul Makes Bold Claim About Conor McGregor Fight

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Jake Paul has not been quiet about his desire to fight Conor McGregor. Despite preparing for a bout with Nate Diaz in August, Paul has said on multiple occasions that he wants his next fight after Diaz to be McGregor. However, it was only recently that McGregor responded to Paul’s comments.

When asked how he felt about Paul’s open challenge to fight him, McGregor called Paul “windy” and a “donkey” while also picking Diaz to win the August fight. Of course, Paul wasn’t going to let the slight go unanswered.

Paul Promises McGregor KO

Speaking on IMPAULSIVE, Paul did not holding back when responding to McGregor. “Guess what, Conor? I’ll beat the f****** f*** out of you and you can’t box as good as me. I’m gonna do to Nate what you couldn’t, which is knock him the f*** out. You’re gonna be sitting there with your new beer company that’s failing, drinking it, drunk as f***, realizing that you pissed your life away drinking at the end of the bottle. You’re gonna say, ‘Damn. I really thought no one was gonna do what I did in this sport. I really thought no one was gonna be as big of a name. I really thought I was gonna be the biggest forever.’ But you can’t choose and you can’t have both lives. You can’t have the fun, party, cocaine life, and be the greatest fighter in the world and you chose the wrong path.”

Paul continued. “That money fight will always be there and when I knock Nate Diaz the f*** out and you realize I’m the biggest fight for you, call me and I’ll answer. I’m my own boss, I make my own decisions. I’m not controlled by Dana White, I don’t have a dad. So, I can make the fight happen. If Dana lets you make the fight happen, then we can run it.” McGregor is 0-1 in ring boxing after a marquee fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017. However, he is 22-6 in an illustrious MMA career. Meanwhile, Paul is 6-1 in his professional boxing career and is coming off a loss to Tommy Fury in his most recent fight.

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Jake Paul Buys $15.7M Mansion In Puerto Rico

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Jake Paul initially moved to Puerto Rico in 2021. Moving alongside his brother Logan, the brothers claimed that they had moved to the island to train without distractions. Their mansion, purchased for $13.5 million, sits in a gated community on the Ritz Carlton Reserve. Puerto Rico sits 1150km southeast of Florida.

It’s set to be a big year for the younger Paul brother. Jake is scheduled to fight former UFC fighter Nate Diaz in August. The boxing match not only represents a major payday for Paul, but also represents a major opportunity for Paul to prove his mettle against an established fighter. However, the fight may hinge on Diaz’s ongoing legal troubles. Diaz choked a man out during an altercation in New Orleans last month. Despite this, away from the ring, Paul is making some big purchases.

Jake Paul Buys Yadier Molina Mega-Mansion

Yadier Molina at the 2023 World Baseball Classic
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 15: Manager Yadier Molina #4 of Team Puerto Rico makes a visit to the mound during Game 10 of Pool D between Team Puerto Rico and Team Dominican Republic at loanDepot Park on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Tringali/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Yadier Molina is a Puerto Rican. Spending his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals, Molina was a 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion. Furthermore, he earned two silver medals at the World Baseball Classic while representing Puerto Rico. The star catcher, who retired in 2022, is almost guaranteed to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible in 2027. Now he’s selling his house to Jake Paul.

According to The Caribbean Reality Group, Paul has purchased the mega-mansion for $15.75 million. The property was originally listed for $19.95 million, but Molina and Paul reportedly worked out a deal to lower the price. The reason for Molina was not given. The 12,000-square-foot property comes with eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, a fitness center, and a luxury pool. Furthermore, it features an elevator, a wet bar, a dry bar, a 6-car garage. What do you think of Jake Paul’s new home? Let us know in the comments. Get all the latest celebrity and sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Jake Paul Believes KSI Should Have Recent Boxing Win Vacated

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While YouTuber KSI has not devoted himself as much to boxing as Jake Paul, the British star is still known to get into the ring from time to time. He is undefeated in seven fights (one professional, four exhibition, two amateur) and is well-regarded in boxing circles.

On May 13, KSI faced British boxer and businessman Joe Fournier. Fournier was 13-0 in his professional career but was coming off a loss in his most recent fight. In September 2021, Fournier loss by decision to David Haye. The fight was for the Misfits Boxing cruiserweight title, held by KSI. The YouTuber had won the belt in 2022 and successfully defended it in January 2023. While a hyped matchup, it was over quickly. KSI needed just two rounds to land a KO on Fournier. However, not everyone is happy with the result.

Jake Paul Claims KSI Threw An Elbow

Soon after the fight, Jake Paul took to Twitter, posting a video of KSI’s knockout. I respect boxing too much to respect what that was. “If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification,” Paul wrote. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was referring to the apparent contact between KSI’s elbow and Fournier’s face that scored the knockout. In the footage, Fournier appears to dodge a punch from KSI, only to make contact with the YouTuber’s elbow. Paul reiterated his sentiment on Instagram.

At the time of writing, the fight has been officially called as a victory for KSI. However, that could change in the coming days. If DAZN, the boxing promoter who oversees and broadcasts Misfits Boxing, deems the incident worth of review, the result could become one of two things. Firstly, the Fournier could be declared the winner. If the elbow was ruled to be intentional, then KSI could be disqualified. However, the more likely outcome in the case of a review would be a ruling of no contest. This would come in the event that an illegal elbow was deemed to have been thrown but no intentionally. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Jake Paul Already Knows Who He Wants To Fight After Nate Diaz

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YouTuber and professional boxer has started to make a name for himself in the world of professional fighting. At first, his boxing career was considered something of a joke by industry experts. His first fights came against YouTubers and retired athletes making their boxing debut. Even UFC great Anderson Silva came with an asterisk. Namely because a) Silva was 48 when he fought Paul and b) had just five boxing matches to his name. But then Paul earned a split decision loss against Tommy Fury, an actual boxer. Maybe Paul could find success after all.

Well, “maybe” is the operative word there. Paul’s next fight is an August bout with former UFC fighter Nate Diaz, who is making his professional boxing debut. What makes this fight different, however, is that while Diaz may not be tied top a promotion right now, he is not a retired fighter like many of Paul’s other opponents. The thing is, Paul is already looking past Diaz and planning who he might take on next.

Jake Paul Wants To Fight Conor McGregor

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA – MARCH 26: Jake Paul poses with guests at the Boxing Bullies event host by himself and The Berman Law Group on March 26, 2023 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Berman Law Group)

Jake Paul has wanted to fight UFC legend Conor McGregor for a long time. As early as the second fight of his career, a win over retired NBA player Nate Robinson, Paul said he wanted to build up to face McGregor. He reiterated that during a conversation with ESPN at a presser for his fight with Diaz. “I see a road map where I knock out Nate and then go to Conor McGregor,” Paul said. “To do what Conor couldn’t do — knock out Nate — and then that’ll be the biggest fight in combat sports that could possibly be made.”

However, this lofty goal comes with a few caveats. Firstly, Paul will need to beat Diaz. That’s easier said than done as while Diaz is not a boxer, he is a tenacious and proud fighter. Without a win over Diaz, there’s little pedigree to attract McGregor. Secondly, McGregor still has two fights left on his current UFC contract. Those would likely have to be completed before McGregor was cleared for a fight with Paul. Thirdly, there’s the pecking order. Diaz has a better claim to a fight with McGregor given the mutual decision for a rubber match between the two in the Octagon. Furthermore, McGregor will reportedly fight UFC fan-favorite Michael Chandler in the second half of 2023. However, any fight cards will be found here on HotNewHipHop.

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Nate Diaz Jokes About New Orleans Chokehold Incident

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On April 22, MMA fighter Nate Diaz was filmed placing a man in a chokehold during an altercation in New Orleans. Diaz did not release the man until he was unconscious. After an arrest warrant was issued for the former UFC fighter. However, Diaz turned himself in at a New Orleans police station but was released on bail. The fighter’s handling of the situation was initially praised by the likes of Dana White and Connor McGregor.

Still awaiting further developments in his case, Diaz attended a press conference to promote his upcoming boxing match with Jake Paul. The conference was a weird affair, with a journalist attempting to steal a moment in the spotlight by asking Diaz if he could get on the undercard. But another moment from the conference has divided the internet.

Nate Diaz Pretends Chokeout Victim Was Logan Paul

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 10: Nate Diaz prepares to fight Tony Ferguson in a welterweight fight during the UFC 279 event at T-Mobile Arena on September 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

One of the first immediate reactions to the Nate Diaz chokeout video was that the man being choked out bore a striking resemblance to Jake Paul’s brother, Logan. Diaz appeared to lean into his fact during their press conference on Tuesday. “You’re going to act like that wasn’t Logan?” said a smirking Diaz. “Come on, man!”. He doubled down at Paul’s confusion, saying, “It is Logan, what are you talking about?”. Diaz also spoke about why he chose a chokehold over hitting the man. “You don’t want to just hit people out there,” Nate said. “That’s fucking dangerous. You know what I’m saying? Give him a little nap.”

However, the New Orleans PD doesn’t think it’s as much of a laughing matter. Diaz faces a charge of second-degree battery and faces a hearing in June on the case. Barring any legal reasons, Paul and Diaz will square off on August 5. Furthermore, Diaz’s comments come days after a national conversation emerged about vigilante justice. On May , an unhoused man called Jordan Neeley was killed on the New York subway by an ex-marine who put him in a chokehold for 15 minutes.

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Drake Labels New Generation “Weak” After Cringey Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz Press Conference

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An amateur boxer attempted to make a name for himself by testing Nate Diaz’s patience during the press conference with Jake Paul, which Drake labeled weak. The person, who is reportedly a member of Paul’s team, asked Diaz if he thinks he could beat his brother, Nick, in the ring. “Nate, I’m actually a boxer myself, and I’ve been trying to get into this undercard,” he said. “I’m just wondering if you think I could fight your brother Nick. If he’s anything like you, I think I’d beat his f—ng ass.”

Although officials tried to intervene, Nate Diaz was baffled by the question. Of course, he’s also known to be a hothead at times but he didn’t show it in this instance, largely because the individual was outnumbered. “Brother, you’re just gonna walk around the street or some shit? You know, all my homeboys see you right now? That was stupid, huh?” Diaz asked the individual, who later identified himself as Derek from Betr Media. “Yeah I’m pretty nervous right now,” he added. “Yeah, that was stupid… Hey, Derek from Betr Media. Stupid ass motherf—r. The f—k? You deserve your ass whooped,” Diaz concluded. 

Drake Reacts To Heated Paul Vs. Diaz Press Conference

At this point, Jake Paul emerged to apologize to Nate for the hiccup, admitting that Derek was a member of his team. “He works for my company. I’ll handle that later, I’ll fire him later. I’m sorry about that, Nate,” Paul said. “Derek, shut up.” Overall, it was a cringeworthy moment that likely led to Derek from Betr Media’s bout with unemployment this morning. “I’m sorry,” Derek said timidly afterward.

To rub salt in the wound, the biggest recording artist in the world further heckled Derek. Drake took to Instagram shortly after the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz presser and reacted to the back-and-forth. “Man why would u play with a real g [laughing emoji]. this is a weak generation,” he wrote. The Paul vs Diaz fight takes place on August 8th at the American Airlines Center. It’s bound to be a historical evening as it marks Diaz first fight as a boxer.