Well, if Nate Diaz can say what’s on his mind, Jake Paul can, too! Yes, we’re talking about the bizarre rants unleashed by both rivals at the Diaz vs Paul ceremonial weigh-ins in Dallas, Texas. After the duo almost came close to war right during the final face-off, the UFC veteran pulled a bold one-liner out of his book of insults. Shutting down ‘The Problem Child’s claims, he declared that Paul “can’t really fight.” But how could the Youtuber-turned-boxer let this remark slide?
In a direct reply to Diaz’s bashing, the 26-year-old retorted back with a rather bizarre rant of his own. As soon as clips of Paul’s remarks went viral on social media, fans poured in with their opinions and bashed ‘The Problem Child.’ So, what did the loud-mouthed YouTuber-turned-boxer say that turned so many heads?
Fans are chiming in with a spectrum of opinions and jibes at Jake Paul’s bizarre rant
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Ahead of their boxing bout at the American Airlines Center, both fighters are trying to draw the attention of fans. And from the looks of it, both Diaz and Paul have raised many eyebrows with their scintillating verbal jabs.
Responding directly to Diaz’s verbal jab, the 26-year-old launched into a rather unconventional rant of his own. His response was far from ordinary, leaving fans both amused and puzzled.
The Problem Child boldly proclaimed, “Boo yourselves, virgins. Boo yourselves, virgins. Man, they’ve been saying ‘Nate’s tough, Nate’s a dog.’ Well, guess what, Ariel? Tomorrow, I’m dog-walking that b**ch! I’m putting him back on a leash and I’m sending him back to the cage!”
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From the moment when Jake Paul hurled insults at the UFC veteran and the event’s crowd for booing him, fans immediately flocked in on social media to share their opinions. Here’s a glimpse of the diverse fan reactions that flooded the internet.
Drawing parallels to another famed trash-talker – Colby Covington, one netizen commented,
“Bro really thinks he’s Colby Covington 😂”
While some found Paul’s remarks cringeworthy, others applauded the clever double entendre.
“I’m ngl everything he said was cringe until that cage line, the double meaning was crisp.”
Another fan was taken aback by Paul’s unique style of trash talk and added,
“Can I unsee this please 🤮”
Moreover, speculating on the origin of Paul’s unconventional remarks, one user added a touch of humor,
“I wonder if he comes up with these himself or does he have writers? 😂”
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One fan perfectly summed up the popular opinion around Paul’s remarks, labeling his as,
“King of cringe.”
What’s more – some unapologetic fans bashed the pro-boxer for his big-mouthed claims, pouring in with comments like,
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“This is WWE level bs…”
“His sh*t talk is terrible. Bloke’s a massive ballbag.”
“Boy is so cringe lmaoo he gonna hug after every 3 punches, his fights be hella boring.”
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As Diaz and Paul continue to exchange verbal blows in the lead-up to their boxing clash, fans remain captivated by the spectacle they’re creating outside the ring. Who are you betting on for the win? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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