All eyes will be on Dallas, Texas tonight (August 5) as Jake Paul finally faces off against Nate Diaz in the boxing ring. The fight was announced back in April as Paul sought to find the perfect comeback fight following his February loss to Tommy Fury. That opportunity came in the former of the formidable Diaz. While Diaz has never boxed professionally, he is one of the UFC’s best-known fighters of the last decade. That lack of boxing experience makes Diaz the underdog. However, that suits Drake just fine as the rapper revealed he had placed a $250,000 bet on Diaz to beat The Problem Child.
Drake revealed the massive wager on Instagram, showing his betting slip from Stake. While most sportsbooks have Diaz as the -340/3.40 underdog, Stake appears to have the former UFC fight at -400/4.00. That means Drake will receive $1 million if Diaz is able to overcome the former YouTuber. It’s a change of allegiances from the rapper. Back in February, Drizzy lost $400,000 when he bet on Paul to beat Tommy Fury. Explaining his rationale for tonight’s fight, Drake said “Jake is a dog but I can never bet against a Diaz brother that’s just how I was raised.”
DALLAS, TEXAS – AUGUST 04: Jake Paul lunges toward Nate Diaz during weigh-ins before their fight at American Airlines Center on August 04, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Drake is definitely going against the prevailing opinion with his latest massive bet. While Diaz has a longer history of fighting experience, the reports of his training have been…worrying to say the least. Furthermore, Paul is younger, faster, and more athletic than the grizzled MMA veteran. Additionally, The Problem Child has already won four fights against MMA pros. Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren, and Anderson Silva all thought they could take him down a peg on his terms. If this was in the Octagon, there would be legitimate fears for Paul’s life. But in reality, this is a feel-good fight to help restore Paul’s credibility before he attempts to take on an actual boxer again.
The one thing going for Diaz? He absolutely hates Jake Paul. While the UFC veteran may have seemed subdued or even downright bored during the buildup to this fight, it’s because he doesn’t see Paul as being worth his time. As Diaz stated in a recent interview, he is essentially taking this fight to do what no one else is willing to do – take Jake Paul down a peg and shut him up for a while. Even then, Paul offered this fight because he doesn’t care about being a professional boxer. The Problem Child cares about high-profile knockouts of people with lengthy Wikipedia pages, boxing prowess be damned. In short, Drake should probably be prepared to part ways with that $250,000 unless the upset of the century goes down in Dallas.
Nate Diaz is set to make his professional boxing debut against Jake Paul on August 5. One of the most-anticipated fights of the year, it will go a long way to proving several things. Firstly, it will provide an insight into both Diaz’s versatility and fighting relevance since he left the UFC last year. Secondly, it will test Paul’s battle readiness against another seasoned fighter (albeit not a seasoned boxer). And third, it will directly affect the trajectory of both fighters’ careers. Paul is eager to challenge Conor McGregor, but he can’t do that without a convincing win over Diaz. After a slow buildup to the fight, Diaz really kicked things off with a foul-mouth rant last month after Paul’s antics finally got to him.
“This guy thinks he’ll actually beat everybody’s fucking ass and he’s louder than all you fools who are really beating people’s asses,” Diaz said. “So now I have to step the fuck out to box real quick and whip this motherfucker’s ass so we’ll know who’s the real ass whipper. Understand what I’m saying. People saying, ‘Oh, it’s a mismatch’ and this and that. Well, then you fucking fight him, motherfucker. Make sure the best fights are happening because that’s what I’m here to see when I’m watching fighting. And this fools poppin’ off in interviews: ‘We’re real fighters.’ Prove it motherfucker. I’mma go beat his ass for talkin’ shit. And then he was talking shit to Conor [McGregor] and dissing his wife, and shit. On some real disrespectful stuff that he shouldn’t be saying. And nobody’s saying shit. I’m the one that said, shut the fuck up, bitch. I’m gonna whoop your ass for real.”
Paul’s outlandish attitude was on full display in the full presser before the fight. “I’m going to bend him over and fuck him like a cowboy,” was an especially memorable quote from the former YouTuber. “I’m gonna ball on his face, like Luka Doncic dropping 40 on his face. Knock him out, Luka Doncic on his head ass,” Paul continued. Diaz, who appeared subdued and restless during the proceedings, later called Paul a homophobic slur.
However, things really kicked off as they go faced off across the stage at one another. As the commentary booth mulled over various aspects of the fight, Diaz and Paul could be seen trading barbs. Diaz then turned his attention to Paul’s manager, Nakisa Bidarian. After trading comments with Bidarian, Diaz appeared to take a step forward before being swarmed by Paul’s security. Diaz’s security subsequently reacts and a full-blown brawl breaks out, with several punches being visibly thrown. While the two sides were quickly separated, it all but put an end to the proceedings in Dallas.
The sport of boxing has seemed to take a dip when looking at headlines during sports talk shows. However, the sport still continues to bring in viewers each time there is a can’t-miss bout. One of the more popular avenues the sport has stumbled upon is dream matchups. Which includes matchups no one could have ever imagined. This is the route Jake Paul, and others are finding massive trending success.
Paul is set to face MMA legend Nate Diaz in a boxing bout on August 5th in Dallas, Texas. The two wasted little time in building up the matchup, as the pair are known for strong abilities on the mic. As the time for the bout is rapidly approaching, Paul’s camp released an update on their fighter’s training regimen. However, aspiring fighters may not want to recreate everything they see from the video. In the video shared by ‘TMZ Sports,’ Paul can be seen ripping a cigarette while hitting the speed bag.
Of course, this video is meant to stoke the flames of the Diaz camp. However, it is just another genius static to keep the fight at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The former Disney star is no stranger to stepping in the ring with former MMA stars. Most will remember the heated rivalry with Tyron Woodley that saw the pair fight on two separate occasions. However, the matchup with Diaz has more of a big-fight feel attached to it.
Diaz has long been a fan favorite to those who follow the UFC. Along with his brother Nick, The Diaz brothers are known for their aggressive style in the octagon. As well as their fight for what they believe in personalities. Diaz will undoubtedly be bringing a massive fanbase to this prized fight. So, are you excited about the matchup in August? Who do you believe is the favorite to have their hand raised? Let us know in the comment section. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Jake Paul rose to fame on the once-popular video-sharing platform Vine. He was then cast as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark for two seasons. Paul has become the subject of controversies throughout his career due to his erratic behavior. He has, in the past, been charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly.
One of the recently anticipated Jake Paul fights is his upcoming match with UFC alum Nate Diaz. The bout has been officially announced and is scheduled for August 5, 2023. Tension between the two athletes has been simmering for a while now. Several reports claim that Diaz slapped a member of Paul’s crew during the Paul vs. Silva fight.
Meanwhile, Paul looks to bounce back after suffering his first loss to Tommy Fury via a split decision in February. On the other hand, Diaz is set for his first professional boxing match after refusing to re-sign with the UFC. Paul and Diaz will wear 10-ounce gloves in the 185-pound eight-round fight. This will be Paul’s eighth fight since he began professional boxing. Here is a rundown of Jake’s professional boxing career as we countdown the days until the highly anticipated faceoff.
8. Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury (2023)
The Jake Paul fight against Tommy Fury was billed as “The Truth.” It took place in February 2023 in the Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Fury won the bout by a split decision. The fight sold 800,000 pay-per-view buys. Fury landed a higher percentage of punches, whilst Paul scored a knockdown, which stunned and staggered Fury to his knee. Two judges scored the bout 76-73 for Fury, while a third favored Paul by 75-74. Paul was initially scheduled to fight Tommy on in December 2021. However, Fury was not available for the bout due to injury concerns.
7. Jake Paul Vs. Anderson Silva (2022)
A then undefeated Paul would face mixed martial artist, boxer, and former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. The match was slated for October 29, 2022. The Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva fight took place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Paul won the fight via a unanimous decision. The bout was estimated to have sold 200,000 to 300,000 pay-per-view buys and lasted the eight designated rounds. Jake Paul’s win moved him to a record of six wins with no defeats.
6. Jake Paul Vs. Tyron Woodley II (2021)
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II was billed as “Leave No Doubt.” The fight was a rematch of the two athletes’ previous fight in 2021. Paul vs. Woodley II took place on December 18, 2021, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Two hundred thousand pay-per-views were bought during the fight. Tommy Fury pulled out of a Jake Paul fight in December 2021 due to a bacterial chest infection and a broken rib. Tyron Woodley then replaced him to face Paul in the rematch. The bout was contested over eight rounds at a limit of 192 pounds under the cruiserweight division. Paul won the rematch by knockout two minutes and twelve seconds into the sixth round.
5. Jake Paul Vs. Tyron Woodley (2021)
Jake Paul took on mixed martial artist Tyron Woodley in a professional fight on August 29, 2021. The event occurred at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Paul’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The fight sold 500,000 pay-per-view buys. On May 20, 2021, it was announced that the YouTuber-turned-professional boxer signed a promotional deal with Showtime. The agreement would see his next bout aired on the network. The fight against Tyron Woodley was announced as the first to be aired on the network.
Before the bout, Paul had compiled a record 3 – 0 as a professional boxer. He was also coming off a first-round technical knockout victory against former mixed martial artist Ben Askren. Woodley was making his debut as a professional boxer against Paul. Ohio State Athletic Commission reported that Paul and Woodley earned an official purse of $2,000,000.
4. Jake Paul Vs. Ben Askren (2021)
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren took place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Jake Paul won the fight via a technical knockout (TKO) in one minute and 59 seconds of the first round. The fight sold 500,000 pay-per-view buys. The bout was set at $49.99 and was initially thought to have sold an estimated 1.5 million pay-per-view buys.
However, professional fight executives like Dana White cast doubt on the reports. Jake Paul, in a message to Conor McGregor, later revealed that the fight actually sold 500,000 pay-per-view buys. Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission reported that Paul earned an official purse of $690,000 and Askren $500,000. These figures didn’t include any additional bonuses or pay-per-view profits.
3. Jake Paul Vs. Nate Robinson (2020)
Jake Paul proved experience matters in his return to pro boxing against former professional basketballer Nate Robinson. The match went down at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on November 28, 2022. Paul won the fight via a knockout in one minute 24 seconds of the second round out of the designated six. Although Nate held an advantage of four inches in reach, Paul’s boxing training made him the better fighter. Paul had engaged in professional boxing training in the months leading up to this fight.
2. Paul Vs. AnEsonGib (2020)
Jake Paul knocked out AnEsonGib within the first round when he made his pro-boxing debut in 2020. The American floored his fellow YouTuber three times in the opener, causing the referee to stop the apparent mismatch. Few predicted just how one-sided the bout would turn out to be. AnEsonGib had previously won his two white-collar contests. Paul, however, easily blew him away in three minutes. The fight took place at The Meridian Island Gardens in Miami, Florida.
1. Jake Paul Vs. Deji Olatunji, Armature Fight (2018)
This was an armature fight between the two YouTubers on August 25, 2018, at the Manchester Arena in England. The match was both athletes’ boxing debuts. Paul took the win with a fifth-round stoppage. Jake Paul famously called out R&B superstar Chris Brown after his win. Reports were circulating that Chris and rapper Soulja Boy were considering a celebrity boxing match.
Last Friday, MMA fighter Nate Diaz engaged in an altercation with an unnamed man outside a boxing event in New Orleans. The incident ended with Diaz putting the man into a chokehold and rendering him unconscious. Diaz’s representative claimed that their client was innocent and acting in self-defense. However, a warrant was issued for Diaz’s arrest on Monday.
The fight was the culmination of a tumultuous evening for Diaz, who had gotten into an argument with reality star-turned-boxer Chase DeMoor during the boxing event. After the man fell unconscious, Diaz was seen dropping him to the pavement and walking away. His actions were initially praised by the likes of Dana White and Connor McGregor. However, there has now been a new update in Diaz’s case.
Nate Diaz is now in police custody, according to his representative Zach Rosenfield. Rosenfield told TMZ that Diaz had turned himself in at 7:10am local time Thursday morning. He has since been booked and is being held on a charge of second-degree battery. Rosenfield added that “We continue to look forward to presenting all the evidence and videos that show Nate was acting in self-defense.” While Diaz’s team claims self-defense, it remains to be seen if the police will deem his response “proportional”. After all, Diaz’s day job involves choking people into submission, which changes the nature of things slightly. However, no further details were made available at the time of writing.
Diaz, 38, is currently a free agent after declining to re-sign with the UFC last year. His most recent career fight was at UFC 279 in September 2022, where he beat Tony Ferguson. However, Diaz is scheduled to fight Jake Paul in a boxing match this August. That fight would be Diaz’s professional boxing debut. It is unlikely that the current legal proceedings would prevent him from competing. Fellow fighter Jorge Masvidal has been able to compete in professional fights following his alleged assault on Colby Covington in March 2022. However, be sure to follow all the updates in Diaz’s case here on HotNewHipHop.
Nate Diaz made headlines over the weekend after being filmed choking someone out in the streets of New Orleans. The incident was quickly circulated all over social media. Now it seems that Diaz may face legal action for what transpired on the streets of New Orleans. On Monday, New Orleans police issued a warrant for the arrest of Diaz. The MMA star is being charged with second-degree battery. When video of the incident first hit social media, users were claiming the victim of the choke-out was a Logan Paul lookalike.
Paul’s brother Jake is set to fight Diaz in a boxing contest in August. However, now Diaz’s legal issues could put a wrench in the fight plans. According to MMAFighting.com, the alleged victim, Rodney Peterson, shared photos of a nasty gash on his head from falling on the street after going unconscious. However, Peterson has vowed revenge on Diaz for the incident. Diaz was in New Orleans to support friends that were involved in a boxing contest. Now the weekend in New Orleans will not be forgotten any time soon.
Diaz’s boxing contest will Paul in August will be his first fight of any capacity since becoming a UFC free agent. The former UFC star had seen a lot of breaks in between fights recently. But that could be because Diaz wants fights that are going to pay him what he believes he is worth. The impending matchup with Paul will certainly be a massive payday for both stars. Diaz isn’t the first MMA star to step over into boxing for the money. Also, Diaz won’t be the first MMA challenger for Paul.
Paul has scored wins over numerous MMA stars. Including two victories over Tyrone Woodley. As well as a viral knockout of Ben Askren. However, the build-up for Diaz and Paul will be of epic proportions. In Louisiana, second-degree battery is punishable by up to eight years in prison. So, this incident will not be something that just goes away for the MMA star. Nate Diaz could be in jeopardy of losing everything with this recent incident. The incident could have been a lot worse. As Peterson could have easily attained life-threatening injuries. For the latest on Diaz’s legal issues, keep it right here with HNHH.
As Conor MacGregor eloquently put it, Nate Diaz is on a rampage.
Just ten days after the announcement of his fight against Jake Paul, which is slated for August 5th, former UFC fighter Nate Diaz choked a man until he was unconscious in a brawl on the streets of New Orleans.
In a totally separate occasion, but on the same night, Diaz threw a water bottle at Chase DeMoor during a live Misfits boxing event in NOLA after being heckled and called a “p*ssy” by the reality TV star.
