Jake “The Problem Child” Paul and combat sports icon Nate Diaz will finally settle their growing feud over eight rounds at the American Airlines Center(DAZN PPV) in Dallas, TX. on August 5th, Paul’s promotional company announced on Wednesday.
Paul-Diaz will be contested at 185 pounds with 10-ounce gloves.
Paul, 26, who suffered his first loss after losing to Tommy Fury in February, had a rematch clause, and after his loss to Fury, Paul(6-1, 4 KOs) said he was going to exercise that rematch clause. However, he’s had a change of heart, and now he will fight Diaz next.
Over the last 18 months, Paul and Diaz have traded scathing public jabs about a potential fight, and now the world will finally see the duo go head-to-head to settle the score.
“My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations. Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable, when all I am is more focused than ever. My team wanted me to take an easy fight like KSI next, but that’s not how I am built. Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long,” said Paul. “People tell me Nate has been training with Andre Ward for years, that he has insane stamina. That he refuses to back down. Good for fu***** Nate. I haven’t forgotten about the slap backstage in Arizona, and on August 5th, a Problem Child is going to piece up and knock out the Stockton G.”
The 37-year-old Diaz makes his highly anticipated boxing debut after being the most sought-after free agent in combat sports history. Boxing has been a staple throughout his 17 years as a professional, including being a regular training and sparring partner of undefeated boxing legend Andre Ward.
Diaz, a proven fighter willing to take on the biggest name in his sport, headlined his last show for the UFC and capped it off by being the first person ever to submit Tony Ferguson. He has won 22-fights as a pro, including devastating Conor McGregor with a 1-2 that lead to the Irishman’s first loss in the UFC.
Diaz wants to make name for himself in boxing and thinks Paul has the second biggest name in the sport behind Canelo Alvarez.
“Besides Canelo(Alvarez), he’s the biggest thang in boxing. I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports, and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts,” said Diaz. “I fu**** up Conor for acting out, and now here I am again, like a Super Hero of the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Fight game.”
Should be an interesting night in Dallas.
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