“I Hit Him With a Lot of Punches: After Nate Diaz Backtracks on Jake Paul’s Offer, Boxing Champ and Sparring Partner Makes Major Disclosure on UFC Star”

Nate Diaz, the renowned Stockton Slapper, is currently preparing for a high-profile bout against popular YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul. Diaz’s recent sparring session with boxer Regis Prograis has raised eyebrows, particularly due to Diaz’s exceptional endurance and unwavering toughness.

As their match approaches, the possibility of Diaz posing a significant challenge to Paul’s boxing career has garnered attention. However, there is a bit of ambiguity around the nature of this match-up Particularly, after Nate Diaz kept changing the number of rounds he wants to fight!

Regis Prograis Talks Sparring With Nate Diaz on a Full Stomach

Regis Prograis discussed his impromptu sparring session with Nate Diaz on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. Prograis admitted, “Of course, I definitely knew who he was,” acknowledging the MMA fighter’s popularity and skillset.

The sparring session, as described by Prograis, was far from a traditional boxing match. Prograis, having just eaten a substantial shrimp pasta meal, felt full and ill-prepared for the rigorous encounter. Recalling the unexpected turn of events, Prograis admitted, “I don’t even know why I was sparring him in the first place, I had just eaten… My stomach was FULL!” 

The sparring session’s intensity surprised both participants, rapidly evolving into an all-out brawl instead of a controlled boxing match. Prograis remarked that they “literally just fought for five to six rounds,” with Diaz displaying his prowess in throwing punches. Notably, comparing Diaz to other MMA fighters he had sparred with, Prograis observed that, unlike others, “he knows what to do with his hands.”

Diaz approached Prograis in the gym, seizing the opportunity after Nate’s intended sparring partner failed to show up. Prograis agreed to the session, unaware of the remarkable display of endurance that would follow.

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Round negotiations a mind game by Diaz?

After Nate Diaz challenged Jake Paul to extend their bout from 8 rounds to 10 rounds, Paul responded on Twitter and accepted the challenge, expressing his intention to test Diaz’s cardio. Paul declared, “Nate Diaz wants 10 rounds. I guess he has good cardio. Ok Nathan, 10 rounds it is.”

Contrarily, Diaz had a change of heart shortly after proposing the alteration. He tweeted that he was satisfied with competing in an 8-round bout and declined the adjustment, confidently stating, “I’m good wit 8.”

Diaz’s fluctuation in the request to modify the fight’s duration, only to revert to the original terms, can be seen as Diaz strategically challenging Jake Paul’s psyche.

Diaz’s ability to absorb a relentless barrage of punches, combined with his reputation as a resilient fighter, present significant challenges for his younger opponent. Nate Diaz’s “iron chin” captures intrigue and speculation, potentially shifting the bout’s dynamics unexpectedly.

With Diaz committed to proving his skills and superiority, it remains to be seen how this incredible endurance will impact the outcome of the Diaz vs. Paul match.

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