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Boxer-turned-influencer Jake Paul updated fans on his rumored MMA debut against MMA legend Nate Diaz even though he turned down his request for a boxing rematch.
‘The problem Child’ took the boxing world by storm, bouncing back from his first loss to Tommy Fury by defeating UFC icon Nate Diaz in the ring to improve to 8-1.
Although Diaz seemingly accepted Paul’s $10 million MMA rematch challenge, the mixed martial artist was accused by PFL founder Donn Davis of “withdrawing” from the fight.
Instead, Paul will fight 10-1 boxing pro Andre August on December 15, but that doesn’t mean an MMA rematch with Diaz is completely out of the realm of possibility and wants to disappear. it becomes a reality in 2024.
Jake Paul says he is “ready” to make his MMA debut against Nate Diaz
Speaking to MMA Junkie, Paul accused Diaz of turning down the money he once earned for fighting and posting confusing fake posters for a boxing rematch.
“We have it ready, MMA, at the end of 2024, $10 million, which is more than he has ever made for an MMA fight – ever. He sat there asking for more money, basically drunkenly tweeting nonsense and random fight posters, making himself look like a fool,” Paul criticized.
Jake continued, saying he didn’t understand what Diaz’s team was doing and was unhappy with the sport in general in terms of how fighters were called, but in the end nothing happened – which he want to fix.
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“That’s something I look forward to changing in this sport and just to provide transparency to my audience about what’s really going on in these negotiations and not be afraid to fight anyone anywhere, anytime, anywhere,” he said.
The influencer also reiterated that he wants to compete in MMA, but doubts that Diaz would accept because of all it would cost him.
“I really believe he knew this was going to be a really tough fight for him, and I think that’s what made him say, ‘Fuck it, would I risk my entire MMA reputation? give this kid a chance here?’”
It remains to be seen whether Diaz decides to accept Paul’s offer, especially given his advantage of years of MMA experience, but we’ll have to wait a year to see if the rematch whether it takes place in a cage or not.
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