Nate Diaz News
Jake Paul responds after Conor McGregor predicts Nate Diaz will slap his “head off” in upcoming boxing match: “I think he's got trauma from when Nate slapped his head off”
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2023
Jake Paul has responded to Conor McGregor suggesting that Nate Diaz will defeat him in their upcoming boxing showdown. On August 5, Jake Paul will return to the squared circle once again. When he does, he’ll go head to head with Nate Diaz in a match-up that’s been brewing for years. The former UFC star will step into the boxing ring and try to become the second man to defeat ‘The Problem Child’, after Tommy Fury’s success back in February.
Jake Paul says Nate Diaz is a "do-or-die" fight for his boxing career: "I have to leave it all on the line"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
Jake Paul says his fight against Nate Diaz is do-or-die for his boxing career. Ever since Paul became a pro boxer, many have been critical of him and assumed that his career as a prize fighter wouldn’t last long. After suffering his first career loss at the hands of Tommy Fury, many wondered if ‘The Problem’ child would continue competing in the squared circle. However, those doubts were recently answered when it was announced that Paul will box Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas.
WATCH | Nate Diaz slams "stupid a*s" media member who asked to box Nick Diaz on undercard of Jake Paul fight
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2023
At the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference, a media member made an unwise challenge to Nick Diaz. The two stars are set to headline a DAZN pay-per-view clash in August. The bout will be the former UFC star’s first boxing match ever, and his first combat sports appearance since his exit from the company last September. Diaz famously submitted Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279 last year, the last bout on his contract.
WATCH | Jake Paul and Nate Diaz have first faceoff full of hand fighting ahead of boxing match
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz had their first faceoff ahead of their August 5 boxing match. Paul and Diaz are set to headline a DAZN pay-per-view in Dallas, Texas in a highly-anticipated match. The fight serves as Paul’s first since losing to Tommy Fury earlier this year, while for Diaz it’s his first appearance since he fought out his UFC deal last September.
Dana White takes aim at Jake Paul for boxing Nate Diaz: "As soon as he loses, he goes back to a 40-year-old MMA fighter"
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2023
Dana White isn’t a fan of Jake Paul boxing Nate Diaz. On August 5 in Dallas, Texas, Paul and Diaz are set to headline a boxing pay-per-view on DAZN. It will be a highly-anticipated fight but White doesn’t have much of an interest in it. As well, he says it is funny that once Paul loses to an actual boxer he goes back to fighting 40-year-old MMA fighters.
Nate Diaz set for court hearing in June for involvement in New Orleans street fight
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2023
Nate Diaz will be heading to a New Orleans court in June. MMAFighting revealed that Diaz is scheduled for a preliminary court hearing on June 27 at 3 p.m. in New Orleans for his involvement in a brawl that occurred on Bourbon Street. Diaz is facing second-degree battery charges which carry a potential penalty of up to eight years in prison “with or without hard labor” and/or up to a $2,000 fine.
Eddie Alvarez hoping for longshot clash against Nate Diaz in BKFC: "Would be f*cking beautiful"
Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has his next opponent in mind. ‘The Underground King’ is fresh off his BKFC debut over the weekend against Chad Mendes. In that outing, the two put on a show. The two former UFC stars traded multiple knockdowns in the five-round affair, with Alvarez picking up the split-decision victory.
Jorge Masvidal goes to bat for former UFC opponent Nate Diaz: “We have to defend ourselves. It's a cold world out there”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 30, 2023
Jorge Masvidal is defending Nate Diaz after the Stockton native was seen on video choking out a man who is allegedly a TikTok star. Diaz was charged with second-degree battery following a brawl on Bourbon Street. The former UFC star attended the Misfits Boxing 6 event, which was held inside the XULA Convocation Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 21. Diaz was the center of attention despite not competing on the card, as he threw a water bottle at reality TV star Chase DeMoor.
Nate Diaz calls for upcoming Jake Paul fight to be made 12 rounds: “Ur on steroids so let’s put that sh*t to work”
Susan Cox - April 28, 2023
Nate Diaz is calling for the upcoming fight with Jake Paul to be moved to 12 rounds. The Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Nate Diaz turns himself in to New Orleans police following felony battery charge
Susan Cox - April 27, 2023
Nate Diaz has turned himself in to New Orleans police following the felony battery charge against him. Diaz was in New Orleans on Friday April 21st supporting his teammate, Chris Avila, at a Misfits Boxing event, MF & DAZN X Series 6. Avila defeated Paul Bamba via unanimous decision.
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier admits he’s “a little peeved” with the recent Nate Diaz drama: “The guy's trying to sue him”
Susan Cox - April 27, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier is sharing that he’s ‘a little peeved’ with the recent Nate Diaz drama. Yes, the former UFC title challenger, Nate Diaz, has been in the news as of late, and for all the wrong reasons.
Chase DeMoor sends a warning to Nate Diaz and his "goons" after being jumped in New Orleans: “I’m going to show you what a 40lbs difference feels like”
Susan Cox - April 26, 2023
Chase DeMoor is sending a warning to Nate Diaz and his “goons” after being jumped in New Orleans. Nate Diaz was in New Orleans on Friday April 21st supporting his teammate, Chris Avila, at a Misfits Boxing event, MF & DAZN X Series 6. Avila defeated Paul Bamba via unanimous decision.
Nate Diaz's representative claims the Stockton native "acted entirely in self-defense" in New Orleans street fight
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
Zach Rosenfield the representative of Nate Diaz, claims the Stockton native acted in self-defense this past weekend. On Friday night in New Orleans, Diaz was watching his teammate Chris Avila compete on the KSI boxing card. During the event, he threw a water bottle at someone, but that was just the beginning of it. After the event ended, Diaz got into an altercation in the street as the former UFC fighter choked Rodney Anderson out cold.
Mike Perry weighs in on Nate Diaz choking Logan Paul lookalike unconscious: "We get mad at anybody who thinks they can beef with us in a one-on-one matchup"
Lewis Simpson - April 25, 2023
Mike Perry has weighed in on the viral clip of Nate Diaz choking a Logan Paul lookalike unconscious after a brawl unfolding on New Orleans’s streets. Known for his success inside the octagon, Diaz has also made a habit of getting involved in physical confrontations outside the cage.
Josh Thomson reveals he is willing to rematch Nate Diaz in Bare Knuckle FC: “I’m down”
Susan Cox - April 25, 2023
Josh Thomson has revealed that he is willing to rematch Nate Diaz in Bare Knuckle FC. It was back in April of 2013 where Josh Thomson (22-9 MMA) met up with and defeated Nate Diaz (22-13 MMA) by knockout at 3:44 of round 2.
Nate Diaz reacts after Jake Paul accepts KSI’s offer to serve as the backup fighter on August 5: “I’ll fight someone who can really fight”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2023
Nate Diaz has reacted to Jake Paul accepting KSI’s offer for the YouTuber to be a back-up fighter for their bout on August 5. Earlier this month, it was announced that Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will finally square off. They’ll do so in a boxing match this summer as the former UFC star prepares to venture into the squared circle. Paul, meanwhile, will be attempting to erase the memories of his defeat to Tommy Fury.
Jake Paul blasts Conor McGregor for picking Nate Diaz to defeat him in August boxing match: "Just drink the rest of your life away"
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2023
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has again blasted former UFC champion, Conor McGregor. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since February, when he faced Tommy Fury. The bout was the biggest test of the YouTuber’s career thus far, and he came up just short. While Paul was able to score an eighth-round knockdown, it wasn’t enough to put away ‘TNT’, as the British prospect later won by split decision.
Conor McGregor shares bold prediction for upcoming Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul boxing match
Jeffrey Walter - April 23, 2023
Former UFC “champ champ” Conor McGregor has shared a bold prediction for the upcoming Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul boxing match. Diaz and Paul are set to square off in an eight-round – 185lbs boxing match on August 5th, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.