Nate Diaz Faces Tough Loss to Jake Paul in Pro Boxing Debut
Nate Diaz made his pro boxing debut against Jake Paul in Dallas, Texas, but the fight didn’t go as he hoped. Despite the support of a loud and enthusiastic crowd, Diaz lost the ten-round bout to Paul, who secured a clear unanimous decision victory.
In the post-fight press conference, Diaz praised Paul’s knockdown shot in the fifth round, acknowledging its effectiveness. However, he didn’t find anything particularly surprising about his opponent’s performance, crediting Paul for being athletic, strong, and hitting hard.
Diaz also revealed that he attempted a guillotine choke on Paul in the ninth round, showing some of his MMA skills in the boxing match. He admitted that taking down opponents and executing submissions felt easier in boxing compared to real fighting.
Despite the loss, Diaz displayed a positive attitude, stating that he could have won more rounds with better strategies and execution. He emphasized his desire for a rematch with Paul, either in MMA or boxing, and discussed the possibility of co-promoting with Real Fight Inc.
While Diaz acknowledged learning from the promotional side, he expressed confidence in his abilities to draw crowds and numbers in big shows. He affirmed his intention to continue in boxing and will be open to fighting other opponents.
Regarding his experience with boxing gloves, Diaz preferred the 8 oz gloves, finding them more comfortable for landing punches.
Diaz also responded to Jake Paul’s claims about his wrestling credentials, dismissing them with humor. He asserted his readiness to fight Paul in MMA, highlighting his quick recovery compared to the aftermath of MMA fights.
Throughout the match, Diaz engaged in some taunting and banter with Paul. He mentioned that staying on the outside and throwing more punches could have been beneficial, but he didn’t make excuses for his performance.
While Diaz didn’t believe he won the fight, he recognized that he won some rounds and plans to watch the fight to assess his performance better.
The possibility of an MMA fight with Paul remains uncertain, and Diaz will wait to see if Paul is genuinely interested in making it happen.
Diaz clarified his statement about Paul’s fighting abilities, expressing that he meant the bout was a boxing competition and not a real fight. He dismissed any ill intent in his words.
Regarding Conor McGregor’s tweet about the fight, Diaz dismissed it with a straightforward response.
The post-fight conference also saw Diaz acknowledge Drake’s bet on him to win and expressed his gratitude to the artist.
Overall, Nate Diaz showed respect for his opponent, accepted the outcome, and left the door open for future opportunities in both boxing and MMA.