JAKARTA YouTuber Jake Paul confirmed that he would enter the ring against UFC legend Nate Diaz after refusing a rematch against Tommy Fury.
The Problem Child, nicknamed Jake Paul, suffered the first defeat in his career after losing points against Tommy in February.
After the defeat, Paul said he wanted a rematch with Tommy. However, now he has announced a big match against Diaz on August 5, 2023 at the American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas.
"Nate Diaz is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. However, he and his team have been keeping their mouths shut for too long," Jake Paul was quoted as saying by The Sun.
"My last fight didn't end the way I wanted. However, the result was the best thing that could happen to my professional boxing aspirations," he added.
Diaz is currently a free agent after his contract with the UFC expires. Diaz and Jake Paul will fight in a 185 kilogram catchweight match.
This fight with Diaz also serves Paul's thirst. Moreover, the two of them before this had attacked each other on various open opportunities.
"Now, the world thinks that I am vulnerable. In fact, I am more focused than ever. My team wants me to face an easy battle like the next KSI. However, that's not my character," said Paul.
"People told me that Nate had been training with Andre Ward for years. He had great stamina and he refused to step down. It was good for Nate," he added.
Diaz beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 last September. It was the last fight in his contract with the most famous mixed martial arts company.
Boxing has been Diaz's mainstay sport for nearly two decades of his career. In addition, he has had 22 fights as an MMA professional athlete, including a win over Conor McGregor.
"Apart from Canelo Alvarez, he is the biggest in the world of boxing. I am here to beat him. I am the King of the sport of fighting and then I will come back to win my UFC belt," Diaz said.
"I beat Conor (McGregor) because of a lot of behavior and now I'm here again, like the Super Hero in the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Battle game," he added.
Meanwhile, Tommy Fury has been linked with the fight against Liam Payne of One Direction. Reportedly the fight will be held at Manchester United headquarters at Old Trafford Stadium.
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