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Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul sent a message that was meant to intimidate former UFC star Nate Diaz. The two are all set to clash in the boxing ring on the 5th of August in Dallas. The tension around the fight is boiling to the brim and they are making it quite evident. This fight will be the first professional bout for Diaz after his 15-year-long stint in the UFC. ‘Problem Child’ Paul has a record of 6-1 in boxing. He will enter the ring following his loss against Tommy Fury earlier this year.

As the world of boxing prepares itself for yet another exciting fight, Jake Paul is doing a great job of keeping his audience engaged by booking high-profile fights. As we count the days to the big clash, the two have already begun engaging in off-court jabs at each other. Twitter right now remains their battlefield, and tweets are their power moves to create hype around the massive event.

Jake Paul trains hard for the fight and has a message for Nate Diaz

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‘Problem Child’ took to his Twitter to send a bold message to Diaz. He posted a video of him practicing his boxing moves on a punching bag ahead of the big fight. He claimed Diaz would regret not taking on other fights that were offered to him.

“24 days..Nate Diaz is going to realize he should have taken the other fights he was offered #PaulDiaz,” Paul tweeted.

There remain 24 days left for the clash of these titans to take place. Meanwhile, social media is plentifully engaged by Jake Paul. Earlier, a video of him calling Nate ‘disrespectful’ went viral. Paul claimed that he would make Nate “Pay for the sh*t he’s done.” 

Such threats from Jake have increased the intrigue and excitement around the fight. Will Nate be able to give Jake the second defeat of his career or will Jake take home a win at  Nate’s first match as a professional boxer?

Nate Diaz will complete two triathlons before the big clash

Nate  Diaz will participate in two big triathlons ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. ‘209’ is notoriously famous for his ability to go the distance over five rounds of five minutes. He credits this to the numerous marathons he and his brother undertook during breaks and off-season.

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. “I’ve got a race this weekend and next weekend also,” Diaz said at the Pat McAfee Show.

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However, it remains to be seen if these races contribute positively to his ability to fight Jake who seems to be coming back stronger than ever as he moves on from his previous loss.

Also Read: “He’s Got the Technique and the Knowledge”: UFC Legend Don Frye Predicts a Long Night for Jake Paul as He Sides With Nate Diaz for Their Upcoming Boxing Match

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As both fighters leverage everything they have built so far in this fight, they also remain resilient and undeterred. Who do you think will win in this match? Will Diaz be able to show his prowess against Jake at his career-defining bout? Let us know in the comments section below.

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