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'Paul vs. Diaz' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - August 5, 2023

We have you covered for all of tonight’s ‘Paul vs. Diaz’ results, including the highly anticipated main event between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. Paul (6-1 Boxing) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a split decision loss to Tommy Fury in February of this year. Prior to that setback, ‘The Problem Child’ had gone a perfect 6-0, which included knockout victories over former MMA champions Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.

Drake and Nate Diaz
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Drake shares six-figure bet on Nate Diaz ahead of Jake Paul boxing match: "I can never bet against a Diaz brother"

Cole Shelton - August 5, 2023

Drake has put his money where his mouth is. Drake has been no stranger to putting massive bets on fights, and ahead of the Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul boxing match tonight, the rapper shared his wager for the fight. Although Paul is a sizeable betting favorite, Drake is opting to roll with Nate Diaz as he says he can’t go against a Diaz brother.

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz confirms intention to return to UFC after Jake Paul fight: "I appreciate the UFC more now"

Josh Evanoff - August 4, 2023

Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz intends to return to MMA after his fight with Jake Paul. The Stockton native has been out of the cage since a fourth-round submission at UFC 279 last September. With the victory, Nate Diaz became a free agent for the first time in over a decade. Following the win over Tony Ferguson, the former title challenger announced his intention to head to boxing.

Nate Diaz, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Nate Diaz claims Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier aren't "real fighters" due to the way they fought

Cole Shelton - August 4, 2023

Nate Diaz has taken aim at Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier. Diaz has been vocal in the past about how much he dislikes Nurmagomedov. The two sides even had an altercation at an MMA event as Diaz reportedly slapped Khabib in the face.

Roy Jones Jr. and Nate Diaz
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Roy Jones Jr. explains biggest concern for Nate Diaz's boxing match with Jake Paul: "Can you take it?"

Josh Evanoff - August 4, 2023

Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. believes Nate Diaz’s defense will determine his fight with Jake Paul. The former UFC title challenger left the promotion following a submission win over Tony Ferguson last September. Following that victory, Nate Diaz became a free agent for the first time in a decade and set his sights on a boxing match. While briefly linked to Logan Paul, he will instead face Jake Paul tomorrow night in Dallas.

Michael Bisping, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz.
Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz has gotten into the head of Jake Paul ahead of their boxing match: “That may affect him in his performance”

Susan Cox - August 4, 2023

Michael Bisping believes that Nate Diaz has gotten into the head of Jake Paul ahead of their boxing match. It will be Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul in a professional boxing match this Saturday night, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Nate Diaz and Jake Paul
Jake Paul

Chris Avila reacts following Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul press conference brawl: “Whatever pops off, I’m ready for it all”

Harry Kettle - August 4, 2023

Chris Avila has given his thoughts following the brawl that broke out between the teams of Nate Diaz and Jake Paul. This weekend, Nate Diaz will make his pro boxing debut when he steps into the ring to take on Jake Paul. It’s a feud that has been brewing for years now, and many are fascinated to see how it all unfolds.

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Jake Paul

Nate Diaz laughs off Jake Paul calling him a bully: "You're influencing people to do anything for clout"

Josh Evanoff - August 3, 2023

Ahead of his boxing debut, Nate Diaz has laughed off Jake Paul’s attempt to paint him as the bad guy. The Stockton slugger has been out of competition since a September submission win over Tony Ferguson. Following that win at UFC 279, Nate Diaz became a free agent for the first time in over a decade. He quickly zeroed in on a boxing match with Jake Paul as his next fight.

Nate Diaz and Jake Paul
Nate Diaz

WATCH | Nate Diaz and Jake Paul’s teams get into physical altercation after faceoff

Cole Shelton - August 3, 2023

Nate Diaz and Jake Paul’s teams got into an altercation after their faceoff on Thursday. Diaz and Paul had their press conference to help promote their fight on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas. The lead-up to the scrap hasn’t had much promotion, which Paul has been disappointed about. Yet, after Jake Paul and Nate Diaz had their faceoff, their teams got into a physical altercation.

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Nate Diaz explains why he walked out of face-to-face interview with Jake Paul: “Sometimes less is more”

Susan Cox - August 3, 2023

Nate Diaz is explaining why he walked out of a face-to-face interview with Jake Paul. It will be Diaz vs Paul going head-to-head in the boxing ring this coming Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The boxing match will be available on pay-per-view (PPV) via DAZN and ESPN+.

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz
Jake Paul

Jake Paul shares his official prediction for upcoming boxing match with Nate Diaz

Harry Kettle - August 3, 2023

Jake Paul has given his official prediction for his highly-anticipated boxing showdown with Nate Diaz. On Saturday night, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will finally meet in the middle of the ring. It’s been a long time coming, with both men teasing this confrontation over the course of the last few years. Paul is seen as the favorite by many due to his experience at the professional level, whereas nobody really knows what to expect from Diaz.

Jake Paul, Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz responds to Jake Paul’s $10 million offer for an MMA fight

Harry Kettle - August 3, 2023

Nate Diaz has given his thoughts on Jake Paul’s offer for the two to compete in an MMA fight for $10 million. This Saturday night, Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will collide in the boxing ring. They’ll do so with the world watching and with Diaz making his pro debut after years of teasing a move into the squared circle. Paul, meanwhile, will attempt to bounce back from his recent loss to Tommy Fury.

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz claims he's in on Jake Paul's "secret" that MMA fighters can't box: "I'm not your average MMA fighter"

Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023

Nate Diaz says he’s in on Jake Paul’s secret that MMA fighters aren’t good boxers. Paul has made a career of fighting ex-MMA fighters as he has beaten Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (x2) and Anderson Silva. After losing his first pro fight to an actual professional boxer in Tommy Fury, Paul is going back to the well and will fight Diaz on Saturday night.

Jake Paul
Jake Paul

Jake Paul's manager reveals potential retirement with loss to Nate Diaz: "He may"

Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023

Boxing star Jake Paul could end his career with a loss to Nate Diaz on Saturday night. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury in February. That was the first defeat of the YouTuber’s career, and he voiced his intention to activate their rematch clause post-fight. However, Jake Paul instead targeted Nate Diaz, whom he will face this weekend.

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Nate Diaz

WATCH | Nate Diaz leaves face-to-face interview with Jake Paul early after being criticized of not promoting the fight enough

Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023

Nate Diaz just wants to fight. Diaz is set to make his boxing debut on Saturday in Dallas as he headlines a pay-per-view boxing match against Jake Paul. It’s an intriguing matchup and in the lead-up to the fight, Paul has taken aim at Diaz for not trash-talking and not promoting the event as he had hoped.

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Pro fighters make their picks for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match

Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023

In the main event of an ESPN+ pay-per-view boxing match, Jake Paul is set to return from his first career loss as he takes on UFC veteran Nate Diaz. Heading into the bout, Paul is a sizeable -460 favorite while the Stockton native is a +320 underdog in what serves as his pro boxing debut on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas.

Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler

Nate Diaz believes UFC never intended to make Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler: "They had nothing to entertain anybody"

Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023

Former UFC contender Nate Diaz doesn’t forsee Conor McGregor fighting Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. The former double-champion broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round, prompting him to be on the shelf for over two years. During that time, Conor McGregor famously left USADA to recover from the injury.

Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz
Justin Gaethje

Nate Diaz approves Conor McGregor's callout of 'Nerd' Justin Gaethje: "Act like he's too cool"

Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023

Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz believes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje is the fight to make. ‘The Highlight’ returned to action in the main event of UFC 291 over the weekend. There, he faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch of their April 2018 classic, where ‘The Diamond’ won by fourth-round knockout. On Saturday, Justin Gaethje returned the favor, scoring a second-round head kick stoppage.