Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz LIVE: Boxing fight result and reaction from Dallas
Relive the action as YouTube star Jake Paul beats former UFC star Diaz by unanimous decision in 10-round fight
Jake Paul beat Nate Diaz by unanimous decision in their highly-anticipated boxing match in Dallas as he knocked down the mixed martial arts star en route to victory.
Diaz was fighting for the first time since leaving the UFC and proved an awkward opponent on his boxing debut in front of a Texas crowd that was hugely in his favour, although he lacked the power to really hurt his heavily-favoured opponent.
YouTuber Paul knocked him down in the fifth round of their 10-round contest but Diaz got back to his feet and made the final bell. However, the judges’ scorecards showed the relatively one-sided nature of the victory as he prevailed 97-92, 98-91, 98-91.
With his record as a professional boxer now at 7-1, attention turns to Paul’s next contest. He has offered Diaz $10m for a fight under MMA rules, with the former UFC star considering the offer, while a rematch to avenge his sole loss earlier this year against Tommy Fury – half-brother of world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson – could also be a possibility.
Relive the fight below.
Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision
KSI was not impressed by Jake Paul’s performance. Will he hold up better when he fights Tommy Fury in October?
Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision
Jake Paul has made it clear that his priority is to have a cage match with Nate Diaz over a Tommy Fury rematch.
With Fury fighting KSI in October, that leaves Paul and Diaz plenty of time to fight before the focus moves to a Fury rematch, or a KSI bout, in 2024.
Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision
Post fight reactions from both fighters:
Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision
Paul reiterated his desire to fight Diaz in the cage, with a $10million offer on the table. Diaz hasn’t wanted to commit to that fight but finally accepts the deal in the ring after his defeat.
He didn’t seem overly convinced that fight would happen though.
Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision
In his post fight interview, Jake Paul challenges Nate Diaz to a fight in the octogon next up. He says that after he won the boxing it’s only fair for the two to go toe-to-toe in MMA.
Maybe that fight will be on the cards next. Paul also name drops a Tommy Fury rematch and wants some revenge against the only man to beat him so far.
Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision
In no surprise, Jake Paul earns himself another victory. The judges called it by unanimous decision 97-92, 98-91, 98-91. Paul has good in the early rounds and dropped in behind his jab and guard towards the end.
It was a decent performance from Paul but nothing spectacular. There were a lot of sloppy errors from by men.
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz
Round 10: Nate Diaz continues to showboat and gets pinned on the chin by a left-right combo. Paul looks to have a bit more in the tank and targets the body.
Diaz looks slightly disappointed in Jake Paul. He goes on the attack and rocks Paul who grabs hold in a clinch to stop the wobble.
The whistle comes and this one is going to go to a decision. The knockdown for Paul could prove crucial here.
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz
Round Nine: Nate Diaz is mocking Jake Paul now but Paul is up on the cards and won’t mind taking time out of the round. Paul is sticking behind his jab and trying to keep Diaz at a distance.
Paul throws a combo, then retreats, throws a combo, then retreats again. Good boxing.
Diaz needs to keep boxing, he’s trying to draw Paul in but he’s not interested in going toe-to-toe. Diaz finishes with a flourish and catches Paul with a right hook.
Diaz may just have clinched the round but it’s too close to call. One round to go.
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz
Round Eight: Nate Diaz’s corner have told to not let Jake Paul win another round. This is the time they’ve been waiting for but it’s Paul who comes out with the three hit combo early on.
There doesn’t seem to be any power left in Paul’s arm. If Diaz can get the opening he could work Paul over. A short right get Diaz on the chin but he’s the one pushing forward. A couple of uppercuts land for Diaz.
Diaz hits Paul on the chin and looks to have rocked The Problem Child. Before he can push through the advantage the bell goes to end the round.
These next two rounds are going to be interesting.
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