Jake Paul plans his return to the ring whereas concentrating on an MMA debut towards Nate Diaz. In a video launched to announce the MVP and PFL merger, the YouTuber-turned-pro boxer mentioned he’s in talks with a number of opponents for his subsequent boxing struggle.
“And sure, I’ve been speaking about MMA and doing it for a very long time, however it’s official,” Paul mentioned. “Now, with this new partnership [MVP and PFL], I’m going to get into the cage. Nate Diaz, cease ducking.”
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Earlier boxing match
Jake Paul (boxing 12-2, 7 KOs) of Cleveland, Ohio, and Nate Diaz (MMA 21-14, boxing 1-1) of Stockton, California, beforehand confronted off within the boxing ring three years in the past in Dallas, Texas. Paul defeated Diaz by unanimous resolution after 10 rounds at cruiserweight.
“We have to make this [MMA fight] occur for sport, to vary the world, to vary the historical past and the panorama of fight sports activities ceaselessly. However don’t fear, I’m nonetheless boxing.”
Newest struggle outcomes
Paul, 29, has not fought since final December, when he suffered a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua of their heavyweight boxing match.
Diaz, 41, returned to MMA in Could, struggling a second-round stoppage defeat towards Mike Perry.
“Everybody’s asking me, Jake, when are you coming again? And it’s as quickly as attainable. We’re in contract talks and negotiations with a number of opponents.”
“So, it’s time to field after which kick Nate Diaz’s ass in MMA.”
Additional particulars are anticipated to be introduced shortly.
