UFC and Boxing fanatics are in for a treat! The upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz is all set to take place on August 5th, 2023. The press conference, which was held on May 9, 2023, caused quite a stir in both communities, with both fighters taking jabs at each other.
Excited for this event is none other than 28-year-old Bantamweight UFC fighter Sean O’Malley, who recently shared his thoughts on the banter and what he thinks of this exciting face-off.
Sean O’Malley weighs in on Diaz vs Jake Paul
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On the latest episode of TimboSugarShow (Ep. 236), Sean O’Malley shared his thoughts on Jake Paul and Nate Diaz’s boxing press conference. He expressed excitement for their upcoming face-off and was amused by their banter. Describing a moment at the press conference, O’Malley recollects, “It was like Jake’s promotion and Nate’s promotion. So Nate’s like where the [explicit] are the people and Jake’s like Yo! [inaudible] your team didn’t do that?”
It seems like Sean is looking forward to seeing what happens when these two explosive personalities clash inside the ring.
On being asked about the press conference, O’Malley said, “It was interesting. It’s a very interesting fight dude, 185”. He went on to talk about both fighters. “Jake’s a big boy. Nate’s not. He’s big, but 185 is probably around like he probably walks around 190, 185 probably.”
Jake Paul will face Nate Diaz on August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
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The fact of the matter is that both sports require different skill sets and have different in-ring rules, and success depends on how well each individual can adapt. Will the upcoming boxing main event (Diaz vs Paul) be a repetition of the previous fight? Or will the tables turn this time around?
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Whether you’re rooting for Diaz or Jake Paul, it’s guaranteed that we can expect some heated exchanges even outside the ring. With personalities like Sean O’Malley providing us with valuable insights through entertaining discussions, it is safe to say that the fans of both sports are in for a treat.