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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Nate Diaz takes aim at "p***y" Khabib Nurmagomedov for ducking Conor McGregor rematch

Cole Shelton - May 23, 2023

Nate Diaz claims Khabib Nurmagomedov avoided a rematch with Conor McGregor. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought in the main event of UFC 229. It was the Irishman’s return to MMA after boxing Floyd Mayweather, while Khabib was looking to defend his 155lbs title for the first time. The build-up was full of trash talk and in the fight, it was Nurmagomedov who won by fourth-round submission.

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Eddie Hearn reveals his Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz prediction: "He gets stopped"

Lewis Simpson - May 22, 2023

Eddie Hearn has weighed in and dropped his official prediction for the Summer showdown between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. Earlier this month, it was announced that Jake Paul would compete against his fourth MMA fighter inside the boxing ring. Paul will face off with UFC veteran Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas, with the hope of bouncing back from his first professional loss to Tommy Fury.

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Conor McGregor discusses appreciation for rivalry with "real warrior" Nate Diaz

Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2023

Ahead of Nate Diaz’s boxing debut against Jake Paul, Conor McGregor has sent respect to his former rival. The Stockton slugger is slated to face ‘The Problem Child’ in August on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout will be Diaz’s first-ever boxing match, but also his first bout since leaving the UFC. The former title challenger famously left the promotion following a submission win over Tony Ferguson last September.

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Nate Diaz

Marijuana exemption denied for Nate Diaz ahead of Jake Paul boxing bout

Lewis Simpson - May 12, 2023

Nate Diaz and Jake Paul are set to collide between the ropes on August 5th, and it was confirmed both fighters would undergo drug testing, including for marijuana. The boxing contest between the pair is trending as one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the summer due to both men’s massive fan bases and personalities. Diaz has built a loyal following while competing in MMA under the UFC banner.

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Jake Paul eyes two-fight deal with Conor McGregor after he KO's Nate Diaz: "One boxing, one MMA in PFL"

Cole Shelton - May 11, 2023

Jake Paul is planning to secure a two-fight deal with Conor McGregor after he KO’s Nate Diaz. Paul is set to headline a DAZN boxing pay-per-view against Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas. It’s an intriguing matchup and one the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer is confident he will win by KO. If he does knockout Diaz, he believes it will be a statement victory and leave McGregor no choice to fight him next as he KO’d the guy that he couldn’t.

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Betr media member apologizes to Nate Diaz for press conference question, still takes aim at Nick Diaz: "The contract's been sent"

Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023

Derrick from Betr media – the company Jake Paul owns – has apologized for his question at yesterday’s press conference. On Tuesday, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz held a press conference to promote their upcoming boxing match on August 5. During the press conference, Derrick told Diaz he sucks and that he wanted to box his brother Nick – which caused quite the backlash on social media.

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz will be subject to Marijuana testing for boxing match with Jake Paul: “Wait what happened?”

Susan Cox - May 10, 2023

Nate Diaz will be subject to marijuana testing for the upcoming boxing match with Jake Paul. On Saturday, August 5th in Dallas, Texas, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will square off in an eight-round boxing match.

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Jake Paul responds after Conor McGregor predicts Nate Diaz will slap his “head off” in upcoming boxing match: “I think he's got trauma from when Nate slapped his head off”

Harry Kettle - May 10, 2023

Jake Paul has responded to Conor McGregor suggesting that Nate Diaz will defeat him in their upcoming boxing showdown. On August 5, Jake Paul will return to the squared circle once again. When he does, he’ll go head to head with Nate Diaz in a match-up that’s been brewing for years. The former UFC star will step into the boxing ring and try to become the second man to defeat ‘The Problem Child’, after Tommy Fury’s success back in February.

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WATCH | Nate Diaz slams "stupid a*s" media member who asked to box Nick Diaz on undercard of Jake Paul fight

Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2023

At the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference, a media member made an unwise challenge to Nick Diaz. The two stars are set to headline a DAZN pay-per-view clash in August. The bout will be the former UFC star’s first boxing match ever, and his first combat sports appearance since his exit from the company last September. Diaz famously submitted Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279 last year, the last bout on his contract.

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Jake Paul

WATCH | Jake Paul and Nate Diaz have first faceoff full of hand fighting ahead of boxing match

Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz had their first faceoff ahead of their August 5 boxing match. Paul and Diaz are set to headline a DAZN pay-per-view in Dallas, Texas in a highly-anticipated match. The fight serves as Paul’s first since losing to Tommy Fury earlier this year, while for Diaz it’s his first appearance since he fought out his UFC deal last September.

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Nate Diaz claims he's "the best fighter to ever fight in the UFC"

Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023

Nate Diaz is full of confidence heading into his first professional boxing match. Diaz is set to headline a boxing pay-per-view against Jake Paul on August 5 in Dallas, Texas. It is Diaz’s first fight since his UFC exit and although he never won a title in the promotion, the Stockton native claims he is the best fighter to ever fight in the Las Vegas-based promotion.

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Jake Paul

Dana White takes aim at Jake Paul for boxing Nate Diaz: "As soon as he loses, he goes back to a 40-year-old MMA fighter"

Cole Shelton - May 5, 2023

Dana White isn’t a fan of Jake Paul boxing Nate Diaz. On August 5 in Dallas, Texas, Paul and Diaz are set to headline a boxing pay-per-view on DAZN. It will be a highly-anticipated fight but White doesn’t have much of an interest in it. As well, he says it is funny that once Paul loses to an actual boxer he goes back to fighting 40-year-old MMA fighters.

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Eddie Alvarez hoping for longshot clash against Nate Diaz in BKFC: "Would be f*cking beautiful"

Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2023

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has his next opponent in mind. ‘The Underground King’ is fresh off his BKFC debut over the weekend against Chad Mendes. In that outing, the two put on a show. The two former UFC stars traded multiple knockdowns in the five-round affair, with Alvarez picking up the split-decision victory.

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Jorge Masvidal goes to bat for former UFC opponent Nate Diaz: “We have to defend ourselves. It's a cold world out there”

Fernando Quiles - April 30, 2023

Jorge Masvidal is defending Nate Diaz after the Stockton native was seen on video choking out a man who is allegedly a TikTok star. Diaz was charged with second-degree battery following a brawl on Bourbon Street. The former UFC star attended the Misfits Boxing 6 event, which was held inside the XULA Convocation Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 21. Diaz was the center of attention despite not competing on the card, as he threw a water bottle at reality TV star Chase DeMoor.

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Nate Diaz

Jake Paul responds after Nate Diaz accuses him of being on steroids: "We haven’t forgotten that you tested positive for steroids. Let’s do 15 rounds"

Chris Taylor - April 28, 2023

Jake Paul has responded after his upcoming boxing opponent Nate Diaz accused him of being on steroids. Paul and Diaz are scheduled to collide on Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz calls for upcoming Jake Paul fight to be made 12 rounds: “Ur on steroids so let’s put that sh*t to work”

Susan Cox - April 28, 2023

Nate Diaz is calling for the upcoming fight with Jake Paul to be moved to 12 rounds. The Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 5th  at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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UFC commentator Daniel Cormier admits he’s “a little peeved” with the recent Nate Diaz drama: “The guy's trying to sue him”

Susan Cox - April 27, 2023

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier is sharing that he’s ‘a little peeved’ with the recent Nate Diaz drama. Yes, the former UFC title challenger, Nate Diaz, has been in the news as of late, and for all the wrong reasons.

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Chase DeMoor sends a warning to Nate Diaz and his "goons" after being jumped in New Orleans: “I’m going to show you what a 40lbs difference feels like”

Susan Cox - April 26, 2023

Chase DeMoor is sending a warning to Nate Diaz and his “goons” after being jumped in New Orleans. Nate Diaz was in New Orleans on Friday April 21st supporting his teammate, Chris Avila, at a Misfits Boxing event, MF & DAZN X Series 6. Avila defeated Paul Bamba via unanimous decision.