Nate Diaz News
Nate Diaz blasts critics for claiming he has CTE: “I've been talking this way the whole motherf*****g time”
Cole Shelton - July 6, 2023
Nate Diaz has scoffed at the suggestion that he has brain damage or CTE. Diaz has always talked a bit slower and has slurred a bit, but according to the Stockton, native, he says that is the way he has talked since he was a kid. With that, he doesn’t get why some fans accuse him of having brain damage or CTE ahead of his boxing debut against Jake Paul in August.
Jake Paul eyeing MMA fight with Conor McGregor after Nate Diaz: "I'm not afraid"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2023
Boxing star Jake Paul is ready to step into the cage with Conor McGregor after his August clash with Nate Diaz. ‘The Problem Child’ is currently slated to face the Stockton native later this year. The two will headline a DAZN pay-per-view offering, Jake Paul’s first since his loss to Tommy Fury in February. Following that loss to ‘TNT’, the YouTuber-turned-boxer called for an instant rematch.
Michael Bisping slams Paulie Malignaggi for suggesting Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in MMA: “He's just an absolute goddamn fool”
Susan Cox - June 28, 2023
Michael Bisping has slammed Paulie Malignaggi for suggesting that Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in an MMA fight. Paulie Malignaggi is a former WBA welterweight champion turned commentator.
Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz is a "safe pick" for Jake Paul: "Hope I eat my words"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2023
Michael Bisping believes Jake Paul made a safe pick in Nate Diaz as his next opponent. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of the ring since his February clash with Tommy Fury. There, the YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered the first loss of his career by split decision. Following the decision defeat, Jake Paul called for a rematch with ‘TNT’, but he quickly changed his mind.
Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens added to the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2023
UFC veterans Chris Avila and Jeremy Stephens have been added to Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz. ‘The Problem Child’ is slated to face the former UFC star in August on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout will be Nate Diaz’s first boxing match and his first combat sports appearance since September. That month at UFC 279, he scored a submission win over Tony Ferguson to close out his contract with the promotion.
Eddie Hearn labels Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz a mismatch: "You can see people hit pads and you know"
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2023
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn doesn’t believe Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz will be competitive. In August, the Stockton slugger will make his long-awaited professional boxing debut. The bout will be Nate Diaz’s first since his exit from the UFC last September, submitting Tony Ferguson. Ahead of his boxing debut, the former MMA fighter has been training with names such as Andre Ward.
Jake Paul claims Nate Diaz boxing match is now 10 rounds: "I don't give a f***, I'm all in"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 20, 2023
If Jake Paul is to be believed, then his boxing match with Nate Diaz has now been bumped up to 10 rounds. Much has been made about the eight rounds that had been scheduled for Paul vs. Diaz. The Stockton native expressed his belief that there should be more rounds in the fight. Jake Paul agreed, and has taken to his Twitter account to claim the bout with Nate Diaz is now 10 rounds.
Undefeated boxer Esquiva Falcao opens up on recent sparring match with Nate Diaz: "It looked like he was dying"
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2023
Undefeated middleweight boxer Esquiva Falcao has opened up on his recent sparring match with former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz. The 2012 Olympic Silver medalist, who has twenty knockouts on his unblemished professional record of 30-0, shared the ring with Diaz (21-13 MMA) on Wednesday and was left unimpressed by Nate’s boxing skills.
Nate Diaz requests extended rounds for upcoming Jake Paul boxing match, ‘The Problem Child’ accepts
Susan Cox - June 13, 2023
Nate Diaz is requesting extended rounds in the upcoming Jake Paul boxing match and ‘The Problem Child’ has accepted. It will be Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul on Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The event is being billed as ‘Ready 4 War’.
Nate Diaz scoffs at the idea of Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje fighting for the BMF title: “I don't feel they fit the criteria”
Harry Kettle - June 13, 2023
Nate Diaz has laughed off the idea of Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje competing for the BMF championship. When the BMF title was first created, it happened as a result of the feud between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. Dana White needed a pay-per-view main event, and he got one. Diaz ultimately wasn’t able to overcome Masvidal, but it was certainly a memorable night of entertainment.
New Nate Diaz documentary "Hit 'Em Up" explores Nate's rise in the UFC and friendship with Shane Gillis
Pineapple Dojo MMA - June 6, 2023
Nate Diaz made his UFC debut in 2007, following a successful run on The Ultimate Fighter.Despite holding noteworthy career wins over Melvin Guillard, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, and “The Notorious” Conor McGregor, Diaz never hesitated to express his distaste for the UFC’s contractual and promotional practices. In 2022, prior to the final fight of his long-standing contract, Diaz declared on “The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani” that he had been seeking free agency since 2012 when he fought Benson Henderson for the lightweight title.
Jake Paul releases promo video, poster for Nate Diaz boxing match: "I get to silence the street bully"
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2023
Jake Paul has released the poster and trailer for his boxing match against Nate Diaz. Monday marks exactly two months out from Paul vs. Diaz which goes down on DAZN pay-per-view from Dallas, Texas in a highly-anticipated bout. Paul has been vocal about him wanting to box Diaz and he now gets the chance and plans to KO the Stockton native and end any talk of Diaz going back to the UFC for his trilogy with Conor McGregor.
Ben Askren offers a prediction for 'actually not bad' Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match
Josh Evanoff - June 2, 2023
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren didn’t actually expect Jake Paul to be good at boxing. ‘Funky’ has been retired since an April 2021 clash against ‘The Problem Child’. The boxing match was the first of Askren’s career, and will likely go down as the last. The former Bellator champion was predictably knocked out in the first round by Paul.
Jake Paul explains how Nate Diaz "played" his brother Logan in negotiations for boxing match
Josh Evanoff - June 1, 2023
According to Jake Paul, Logan Paul vs. Nate Diaz was never in the works. ‘The Problem Child’ is slated to face the Stockton native in August on DAZN pay-per-view. The fight has been long in the works, with Diaz even appearing for Paul’s win over Anderson Silva last October. The two camps nearly got into a brawl, sparking rumors of a potential boxing match.
Dustin Poirier shares his prediction for upcoming Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match: “It’s not an easy fight”
Susan Cox - May 30, 2023
Dustin Poirier is sharing his prediction for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match. Nate Diaz is set to make his boxing debut against Jake Paul on Saturday, August 5th, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Mike Perry wants to be the backup fighter for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 24, 2023
Mike Perry has a suggestion for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz in case of emergency. Paul, a social media star turned boxer, will be taking on former UFC title contender Nate Diaz in an eight-round cruiserweight boxing match. The bout will take place on August 5. Perry, who has garnered some buzz with his handiwork over at BKFC, has thrown his name in the hat to be the backup fighter.
Nate Diaz takes aim at "p***y" Khabib Nurmagomedov for ducking Conor McGregor rematch
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2023
Nate Diaz claims Khabib Nurmagomedov avoided a rematch with Conor McGregor. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought in the main event of UFC 229. It was the Irishman’s return to MMA after boxing Floyd Mayweather, while Khabib was looking to defend his 155lbs title for the first time. The build-up was full of trash talk and in the fight, it was Nurmagomedov who won by fourth-round submission.
Eddie Hearn reveals his Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz prediction: "He gets stopped"
Lewis Simpson - May 22, 2023
Eddie Hearn has weighed in and dropped his official prediction for the Summer showdown between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. Earlier this month, it was announced that Jake Paul would compete against his fourth MMA fighter inside the boxing ring. Paul will face off with UFC veteran Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas, with the hope of bouncing back from his first professional loss to Tommy Fury.