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UFC’s ‘Diamond’ weighs in! After UFC gurus and analysts, UFC 291 headliner #2 Lightweight Dustin Poirier has also pitched in his betting picks for the Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul MMA-Boxing crossover bout. Billed as “Ready 4 War,” the much-hyped crossover clash has drawn a lot of attention from fans.
Recently, UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s coach had some interesting things to say about the fight. Now, with Poirier giving his opinion, the lines are drawn. It’s clear that Nate Diaz is being considered as an underdog coming into the fight. But, in the same vein, many critics agree that Nate Diaz has the caliber to “drown” opponents. However, ‘Diamond’ thinks the UFC veteran is in for a reality check. Will Diaz’s unorthodox style work against the size and athleticism of Jake Paul? Let’s find out what Poirier has to say.
Dustin Poirier’s perspective on the Diaz vs Paul boxing bout
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Nate Diaz, known for his unorthodox boxing style and resilience in the octagon, is set to face the big and athletic Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul – a rising superstar in the boxing world. As fans eagerly await the showdown, Dustin Poirier, who is fighting for the same iconic BMF title this weekend, that Diaz once fought for – shares his candid thoughts on the outcome.
In a recent interview, Dustin Poirier provides an honest assessment of Nate Diaz’s chances against Jake Paul. Poirier acknowledges Diaz’s boxing skills, which have proven effective in the MMA world with small gloves and close-range combat. In the same vein, he added, “Nate does have good boxing but it’s unorthodox and it works well for MMA. Small gloves – petty pad punches and that range. But with boxing gloves, things are different.”
However, he points out that the dynamics change in professional boxing, where timing and range play crucial roles. Poirier admits that if he were to place a bet, he would lean towards Jake Paul, who has an upper hand over Diaz.
The Diamond further adds, “I’ve been around both guys. Jake is a lot bigger than Nate – a lot more explosive. He has the money and the amenities to put the best people around him and really lock himself away and work on the art. He hasn’t been doing it for that long but all it takes is one punch from a guy like that. You know that size!” Dustin Poirier’s assessment emphasizes Jake Paul’s size and athleticism as potential game-changers in the bout. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach, Javier Mendez seems to disagree.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legendary coach weighs in
Adding to the analysis, Javier Mendez, the renowned coach of Khabib Nurmagomedov, shares his views on the upcoming boxing bout. Mendez agrees with MMA analyst Chael Sonnen, acknowledging Jake Paul’s clear advantages in the match. He argued, “You look at his[Paul’s] advantages – youth, size is on his [side]. Age is on his side, strength is on his side. Size is on his side…”
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The young boxer’s youth, size, and strength create an uphill battle for Nate Diaz. However, Mendez also recognizes Diaz’s experience in boxing, which could prove decisive as the fight progresses. Advocating the same, he added, “Nate Diaz is known to drown you – the longer the fight goes, the more it favors Nate, and I’m gonna agree – I favor Nate too.”
Diaz’s ability to wear down opponents over time gives him an advantage if the bout goes into the later rounds. Mendez leans towards Diaz for the win, considering his track record of outlasting opponents in long fights.
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As the Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul boxing match approaches, the fight world is abuzz with differing opinions and predictions. What do you predict? Who will come out on top? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
