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 vs Nate Diaz
Just the main event left to go. Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz.
No-one knows how this fight with go, Paul has more boxing experience but Diaz is a hardened fighter. The stadium is packed and even Logan Paul has arrived in time to watch his brother fight.
Amanda Serrano retains her world titles in rematch with Heather Hardy
That match was like Drago vs Rocky. Heather Hardy took everything that Amanda Serrano threw at her but just didn’t have the power to hurt the champion in return.
Amanda Serrano retains her world titles in rematch with Heather Hardy
Amanda Serrano has signed a deal for an MMA fight which may be on the cards for her next.
“She’s as tough as she comes,” said Serrano after the fight against Hardy, “We knew that, I love Heather. I’m an ambassador for women’s boxing and I’m working on the future for the young women in this sport.”
Amanda Serrano retains her world titles in rematch with Heather Hardy
The result of the fight is a foregone conclusion. Amanda Serrano bossed the fight from start to finish but Heather Hardy never went away.
Hardy’s aim was to go toe-to-toe with the champion and she did that. The judges scored a unanimous decision in favour of Serrano 99-91, 100-90, 100-90.
Amanda Serrano vs Heather Hardy
Round 10: Here we go then. The final round of this wonderful fight. Serrano comes out with a rapid flurry but Hardy gives as good as she gets.
Serrano is going for the knockout, Hardy wants to make it the distance. It’s a pounding from Serrano and Hardy comes in for the clinch.
Hardy throws a couple of short hooks and starts to bleed again. The legs are buckling but she’s still on her feet. Serrano can’t drop her.
The bell goes and the crowd are all on their feet. What a fight they’ve just watched.
Amanda Serrano vs Heather Hardy
Round Nine: Hardy’s left eye is starting to close up. Serrano comes on the attack with two rounds to go. This round is a slug fest as the two go after each other.
A left hook to the body stings Hardy but she doesn’t step back and gets hit with a right. Hardy starts to bleed from her forehead and her nose.
Hardy knocks her gloves together and waves Serrano back into the clash. What a warrior.
Amanda Serrano vs Heather Hardy
Round Eight: Amanda Serrano is listening to her corner. She’s peppering to the straight one-two combos before looking for the body shots before switching back to the head.
Heather Hardy continues to swing and land some blows whilst eating a lot of punches on the chin. Hardy won’t go down though.
Amanda Serrano vs Heather Hardy
Round Seven: Hardy doesn’t even look like she’s hurting Amanda Serrano. Hardy’s legs are wobbling as she eat two no three big hooks on the cheek.
Hardy has a few words for Serrano, trying to goad her into overcommitting. The bell goes to end the seventh.
Amanda Serrano vs Heather Hardy
Round Six: Serrano has landed over 50% of her total shots and has almost double the landed shots as Hardy. Serrano is trying to put Hardy away and lands a massive left hand but Hardy takes it and carries on.
This is crazy stuff from Hardy. She’s absorbed so many hits, it can’t be good for her.
Amanda Serrano vs Heather Hardy
Round Five: Serrano stands behind her jab and follows through with a straight left that finds its target. Hardy throws out a couple more combos and gets one on the chin.
It doesn’t hurt Serrano though who continues to work up and down from head to body, body to head. Serrano has won all five of these rounds.
It’s a massively one-sided contest at the halfway stage.
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