The fight that the whole world has been waiting for – Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul, is only a few hours away. The fight has been brewing for a while with both fighters going back and forth on social media. The weigh-in has been done and although Jake Paul has made the official weight, there had been a slight hiccup during his weigh-in.
Scheduled for 5 August, the fight officially billed as ‘Ready 4 War’ promises to be a great show. Former UFC lightweight champ Nate Diaz will be seen stepping up to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the boxing ring. A lot of tall claims have been made from both ends but now, it is time to see who can back that up.
Struggling to make weight? Jake Paul strips to make weight
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The official weigh-in for ‘Ready 4 War’ is done and both fighters have made weight. Nate Diaz, who is looking to make a statement in the boxing ring, has come in at 184.9. Jake Paul weighed in at 185. The match is officially a go.
#PaulDiaz official weigh-in results: Jake Paul (@jakepaul) – (185) pic.twitter.com/UysV3DUDur
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 4, 2023
However, there seems to have been a slight worry for Jake Paul at the time of the weigh-in. A video has been going viral where Jake Paul has been seen stripping himself of all clothes before making weight. According to sources, Jake Paul barely made the weight after he took off all his apparel. Apparently, Paul came in over a pound heavier than the permissible weight. Then, Paul had to strip down to make weight.
Dive Deeper – Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More
Paul, who is only slightly taller and bigger than his upcoming opponent, Nate Diaz, was then seen hyping up the crowd before leaving the scene after having met the weight requirement.
Brawl breaks out between the teams of Nate Diaz and Jake Paul at the face-off
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Both Nate Diaz and Jake Paul are extremely ferocious fighters. That is why, when the two faced off recently, the fireworks were a little too explosive. Both fighters were seen trying to incite the other, hoping to rattle the opponent and get an advantage. Although both fighters walked off without laying hands on each other, a brawl was inevitable.
One of Jake Paul’s security personnel was seen brawling with one of Nate Diaz’s team members. The fight erupted and Paul’s security was seen throwing hands. Everyone on stage was involved and the two were eventually pulled apart.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
If this is a sign of things to come then the fight fans are guaranteed a ‘war’ for sure. Who do you think wins the boxing bout? Let us know your pick in the comments below.
Watch This Story – Mike Tyson joins Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury