Excitement is building in the boxing world as Jake Paul, the YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, gears up to face former UFC contender Nate Diaz in a highly anticipated 10-round cruiserweight bout. The event is scheduled to take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 5, with coverage available on ESPN+ PPV starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Paul, 26, coming from Cleveland, Ohio, holds a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, with 4 of his victories coming by way of knockout. In his last fight, he faced British boxer Tommy Fury in February, suffering a split-decision loss. However, Paul quickly regrouped and made some significant changes to his team, enlisting trainers Theo Chambers and International Boxing Hall of Fame member "Sugar" Shane Mosley to complement his longtime coach J'Leon Love.
The cruiserweight clash with Nate Diaz was originally scheduled for August 2022, but visa issues prevented Fury from traveling to the United States, leading to the cancellation of the fight. Instead, Paul took on MMA legend Anderson Silva in October, securing a unanimous decision victory and seizing the opportunity to call out Diaz during the post-fight interview.
Nate Diaz, known for his impressive UFC career, is stepping into the boxing ring for the first time. Throughout his UFC journey, Diaz faced a slew of top contenders, including notable matchups against Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson, Jorge Masvidal, Leon Edwards, and Benson Henderson, among others. His boxing debut against Jake Paul is eagerly awaited by fans and enthusiasts alike.
With Paul's rapid ascent in the world of professional boxing and Diaz's esteemed reputation in the UFC, this 10-round bout promises to be an electrifying showdown between two fierce competitors. Boxing enthusiasts will be eagerly tuning in to witness this epic clash at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
