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The boxing arena is ready to witness the much-anticipated bout, i.e., Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz. The fight is set to take place on August 5th, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. While many are looking forward to this main event, plenty of exciting matchups are on the undercard.

The fight involving the YouTube sensation Jake Paul and MMA veteran Nate Diaz will face off in a 10-round cruiserweight contest. In this fight, Paul would look to add another victory to his name, while Diaz would make his boxing debut. So, both will be fighting in front of one of the largest audiences of their career. So, how much do you know about ‘The Problem Child’ and the seasoned MMA veteran?

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz: Attributes

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Paul is a 26-year-old American boxer with 6 wins and 1 loss, a knockout percentage of 57.14. He stands at 6-feet-1-inch and has a reach of 76 inches. Moreover, he is coming into this fight with a growing reputation in boxing. On previous occasions, he has fought MMA fighters like Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley and emerged victorious.

On the other hand, 38-year-old Diaz is a well-known MMA fighter making his boxing debut. He stands at 6 feet and shares the same reach as Paul. Though he has no boxing record, his experience in combat sports must be noticed. He has a professional MMA record of 22-13. Out of these, only 5 are KO wins, with 12 submission wins, and 4 happen to be decision wins.

Richard Perez had taken both Nate and his brother Nick under his wing and trained them in boxing for years. Thus, Diaz might be making his debut in boxing, but he is no novice. His skills, along with his never-ending gas tank, could just surprise Jake Paul.

The $60 million worth Youtuber-turned-boxer and Diaz will clash at 185 pounds (cruiserweight). The latter has shared how putting on weight for the match made him “lazy and tired. Fans will have to wait and watch if it affects his performance in the ring.

Will Jake Paul overcome his previous defeat?

Of the two, Jake Paul is undoubtedly the more recognizable name in the boxing arena. He’s a controversial figure known as ‘The Problem Child.’ Paul has been active in professional boxing since 2020 and has made a significant impact quickly. He fought his last match with Tommy Fury, which ended in a loss for him after a split decision verdict. So, he is all geared up for redemption.

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Nate Diaz, however, will look to leave his mark in boxing with this fight. He’s a veteran in MMA who is worth $8 million today. Although this is his boxing debut, his experience and skill set could make this an exciting contest.

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This is an opportunity for both fighters to prove their merit. The stage is set in Dallas and has fans waiting with bated breath. The outcome is unpredictable, but one aspect is guaranteed: the match will be a treat for fans!

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Who will you be rooting for? Let us know in the comments section below.

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