Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz | DAZN & ESPN+ PPV - August 5, 2023

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Press Release

Today, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Real Fight Inc. (Real Fight), announced that they are partnering on August 5th, when Jake “The Problem Child” Paul and combat sports icon Nate Diaz will finally settle their growing feud over eight rounds at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.

Paul v. Diaz will be contested at 185 lbs. with 10-ounce gloves, and will be distributed and co-produced globally by DAZN PPV and made available on all devices, platforms, cable, and satellite PPV providers around the world.

“Jake’s star power and popularity continue to command massive audiences worldwide. His most recent bout, Paul vs. Fury, surpassed more than 800,000 pay-per-view purchases and was a commercial success for all our partners. Jake remains one of the most avidly followed fighters in the sport and all eyes are on him, wondering what's next,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions.

"Well, what's next is one of the most vicious men ever in the cage. I couldn't be more excited to bring this fight to fruition with two of the most polarizing figures in the game, who have both shown the heart to fight through adversity. We are incredibly proud to work with Nate Diaz, Real Fight, DAZN, and American Airlines Center to showcase this thrilling matchup and have no doubt that Paul vs Diaz will be the hottest ticket in Dallas this summer.”

Over the last 18 months, Paul and Diaz have traded scathing public jabs about a potential fight, and now the duo will finally go head-to-head to settle the score.

Paul (6-1, 4KO’s) will be out for revenge as he prepares for his first fight since his split-decision defeat against Tommy Fury.

“We are incredibly excited to have this mega fight on DAZN around the world,” said Joe Markowski, CEO of DAZN North America. “One of the biggest names in boxing meeting one of the biggest names in MMA makes for a truly unique matchup on a global scale. Watch it live globally on DAZN PPV."

Diaz makes his boxing debut. Boxing has been a staple throughout his 17-years as a professional, which has included being a regular training and sparring partner of undefeated boxing legend, Andre Ward. Diaz headlined his last show for the UFC and capped it off by being the first person to ever submit Tony Ferguson. He has won 22-fights as a pro, including devastating Conor McGregor to hand the Irishman his first loss in the UFC.

“Nate’s departure from the UFC made him the most sought-after free agent in combat sports history with all eyes looking to see what his next move would be,” said Real Fight Inc. President, Zach Rosenfield.

“In choosing to make his boxing debut against Jake Paul, Nate found an opponent where there is an organic, non-scripted backstory that motivates him and will clearly capture the excitement of audiences throughout the world. Together with MVP, we look forward to producing an event worthy of the names of the marquee.”

[joshj909]

No surprises there, been obvious for months. Terrible fight. Diaz is a 37 year old, retired former MMA super-welterweight (in boxing classes) who has a Jiu-Jitsu base facing a cruiserweight/LHW. He's sparred boxers for years but he blocks with his face, throws the same 1-2 everytime and has awful footwork. Typical Paul opponent to lube up his ego.

[DrDuke]

So, after Paul lost to the novice young boxer, he got back to the oldmen of the other sports.

[KiwiRider]

800,000 buys for Fury Paul
No way would I have guessed that many.
Hopefully some of those people will be turned onto regular boxing.

[gregregegg]

No surprises there, been obvious for months. Terrible fight. Diaz is a 37 year old, retired former MMA super-welterweight (in boxing classes) who has a Jiu-Jitsu base facing a cruiserweight/LHW. He's sparred boxers for years but he blocks with his face, throws the same 1-2 everytime and has awful footwork. Typical Paul opponent to lube up his ego.

I don’t know what you expect for a rebuild fight when your rebuilding from a low level loss and have to sell ppvs…

At least Diaz has a good chin and great cardio and lots of boxing sparring experience. Bit of personality doesn’t hurt either.

He is simple, and has been picked to loose, but eh, could be worse.

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800,000 buys for Fury Paul
No way would I have guessed that many.
Hopefully some of those people will be turned onto regular boxing.

We worldwide that figure.

[KiwiRider]

800,000 buys for Fury Paul
No way would I have guessed that many.
Hopefully some of those people will be turned onto regular boxing.

We worldwide that figure.

Given the nature of Paul's fame and fan base, would you guess the same number illegally streamed it- or more?

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800,000 buys for Fury Paul
No way would I have guessed that many.
Hopefully some of those people will be turned onto regular boxing.

We worldwide that figure.

Given the nature of Paul's fame and fan base, would you guess the same number illegally streamed it- or more?

I reckon more illegal streams

[AngryGoon38]

Ticks me off that they're making people(Boxing Fans) wait until 8/5/23 to set this one up.
A bout like this, back in the 80's or 90's, would be scheduled for no later than late May.
Money Money Money, Maximizing Revenue, is obviously the Main Reason.
Seriously though, 4 months to wait for a non championship bout between a YouTuber and A pro debuting Shop-worn MMA guy..?!

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Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz, KSI offers to replace him in fight with Jake Paul

Jake Paul’s next fight is now in at least some doubt, as the New Orleans Police Department issued an arrest warrant for his scheduled opponent Nate Diaz on Monday on suspicion of second-degree battery.

Paul and Diaz are currently scheduled to fight on Aug. 5 in a DAZN pay-per-view main event.

Diaz, 38, a former UFC star, was involved in what’s being called a “large altercation” early last Saturday morning. Diaz had been in attendance at the Misfits Boxing event at XULA Convocation Center, where Diaz was ejected from the event for throwing a bottle.

Later that night, Diaz had a confrontation with YouTuber Rodney Petersen, and a video that made the rounds on social media appeared to show Diaz choking Peterson unconscious in the middle of a larger-scale brawl.

At last report, Diaz was not in custody.

Paul vs Diaz has not officially been canceled, but Paul’s social media rival KSI has offered to step in Diaz doesn’t make the fight:



Paul accepted the offer in backhanded fashion:

[adislav123]

diaz grabbed the logan paul double, put him in a chokehold, kneed him in the chest, choked him unconcious & let him drop to the concrete.

all that on the sidewalk in front of dozens of witnesses.

diaz probably thought the doppelgänger was the real logan paul. STILL an absolutely brainless action.

[AngryGoon38]

I'd Love to see Jake Paul start calling out Charlie Zelenoff.

If offered a million dollars, I wonder if Zelenoff would accept it and go through with the bout.

Or if he'd be too afraid of the inevitable humiliation.

Jake Paul Should Definitely call out Conor McGregor.
Even though I tend to think that Conor would be just as Scared as Zelenoff.

In the old days, Jake would've had around 20-30 bouts by now.

He actually kind of sort of reminds me of "Peter McNeely", who was actually 36-1 going into the bout versus "Mike Tyson".

[joshj909]

I'd Love to see Jake Paul start calling out Charlie Zelenoff.

If offered a million dollars, I wonder if Zelenoff would accept it and go through with the bout.

Or if he'd be too afraid of the inevitable humiliation.

Jake Paul Should Definitely call out Conor McGregor.
Even though I tend to think that Conor would be just as Scared as Zelenoff.

In the old days, Jake would've had around 20-30 bouts by now.

He actually kind of sort of reminds me of "Peter McNeely", who was actually 36-1 going into the bout versus "Mike Tyson".

Charlie Zelenoff wouldn't need anywhere near $1m but he is too niche for Jake Paul fans who aren't actual boxing fans, but damn that would be some chaos in the build up. Zelenoff seemed a bit off his rocker, what ever happened to him?

[AngryGoon38]

I'd Love to see Jake Paul start calling out Charlie Zelenoff.

If offered a million dollars, I wonder if Zelenoff would accept it and go through with the bout.

Or if he'd be too afraid of the inevitable humiliation.

Jake Paul Should Definitely call out Conor McGregor.
Even though I tend to think that Conor would be just as Scared as Zelenoff.

In the old days, Jake would've had around 20-30 bouts by now.

He actually kind of sort of reminds me of "Peter McNeely", who was actually 36-1 going into the bout versus "Mike Tyson".

Charlie Zelenoff wouldn't need anywhere near $1m but he is too niche for Jake Paul fans who aren't actual boxing fans, but damn that would be some chaos in the build up. Zelenoff seemed a bit off his rocker, what ever happened to him?

He's been living in Moldova.
His life is basically, walking to the beer or liquor store, on an almost daily basis.
Somehow Someway, he always winds up getting into some sort of street altercation.
Punches random fellows in the chest or shoulder and proceeds to chalk it up as yet another championship victory.
He's edging towards 600-0 now, as I type out this post.
Sometimes he gets all battered up, and then he films himself for another entertaining Instagram video, where he proceeds to
Describe how he just fought off multiple attackers, which are chalked up as multiple championship bout victories.
Almost Every opponent seems to happen to be either be A Kickboxer or a Muay Thai Fighter.
I remember the days when he used to usually refer his typical opponent to be In the Special Forces(Navy Seals, Green Berets, etc).

[joshj909]

I'd Love to see Jake Paul start calling out Charlie Zelenoff.

If offered a million dollars, I wonder if Zelenoff would accept it and go through with the bout.

Or if he'd be too afraid of the inevitable humiliation.

Jake Paul Should Definitely call out Conor McGregor.
Even though I tend to think that Conor would be just as Scared as Zelenoff.

In the old days, Jake would've had around 20-30 bouts by now.

He actually kind of sort of reminds me of "Peter McNeely", who was actually 36-1 going into the bout versus "Mike Tyson".

Charlie Zelenoff wouldn't need anywhere near $1m but he is too niche for Jake Paul fans who aren't actual boxing fans, but damn that would be some chaos in the build up. Zelenoff seemed a bit off his rocker, what ever happened to him?

He's been living in Moldova.
His life is basically, walking to the beer or liquor store, on an almost daily basis.
Somehow Someway, he always winds up getting into some sort of street altercation.
Punches random fellows in the chest or shoulder and proceeds to chalk it up as yet another championship victory.
He's edging towards 600-0 now, as I type out this post.
Sometimes he gets all battered up, and then he films himself for another entertaining Instagram video, where he proceeds to
Describe how he just fought off multiple attackers, which are chalked up as multiple championship bout victories.
Almost Every opponent seems to happen to be either be A Kickboxer or a Muay Thai Fighter.
I remember the days when he used to usually refer his typical opponent to be In the Special Forces(Navy Seals, Green Berets, etc).

I just had a quick look to see what he's up to online. His Instagram is @p4pgoat and his bio says:
331-0
Undefeated and Undisputed UBF/BMF/WBC Champion
P4P #1 GOAT
More Power than Prime Tyson
Highest Paid Fighter
Fastest KO in history 0.1 sec

[adislav123]

facts.

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Press Release

On Thursday, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Real Fight Inc. (Real Fight) announced that a deal was finalized for the rematch between undisputed featherweight world champion Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (44-2-1) and former WBO featherweight titleholder Heather “The Heat” Hardy (24-2, 4 KOs).

After earning the WBO featherweight from Hardy nearly four years ago, Serrano will put all her belts on the line and defend her undisputed title for the first time vs. Hardy in a co-main event alongside Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on August 5th.

The event is being distributed globally on pay-per-view by DAZN, in addition to all major cable, satellite and local PPV providers.

Serrano, the first Puerto Rican undisputed world champion, started her current title reign at featherweight by defeating Hardy by way of ten round decision in 2019 to win the WBO belt. Hardy, also a Brooklyn native, will attempt to avenge her loss. Hardy saw action back in February, when she defeated Brazil’s Taynna Cardoso.

"I'm beyond grateful for this opportunity,” said Hardy. “In 2021, I came back to boxing with a renewed passion for the sport. My late trainer told me, the day before he died, that 2023 would be my year. Now, I have the opportunity to prove him right and become an undisputed champion. Thank you to Amanda and team for keeping their word on giving me the rematch, but come fight night, I only have winning on my mind and stealing the show from Jake Paul and Nate Diaz.”

Serrano steps back into the ring after winning a blood-soaked war against WBA featherweight champion Erika Cruz in February, making her the undisputed featherweight champion but also left her with a hand injury that resulted in canceling her much anticipated rematch with Katie Taylor.

Serrano’s decisive win against Cruz followed her previous win over Sarah Mahfoud in Manchester, England that added the Dane’s IBF title to her WBO, WBC, and IBO featherweight belts.

"I am the undisputed featherweight champion today because Heather Hardy agreed to fight me in 2019 for her WBO title,” said Serrano. “That was the first step in my current run at featherweight. It’s only right that I give her the opportunity to earn it back. I’m excited to once again share the card with Jake and put on an exciting war. This will be the first time I get to fight in Texas, and I promise the fans that they will not be disappointed."

[gilgamesh]

Nate Diaz was a pretty good ground fighter, and a half decent striker, but Paul is definitely superior to him in Boxing at this point. This should be a fairly easy one for Jake Paul over another big name from another sport.

Clever career management I must say.

Beating up recognizable names that aren't boxers.

Honestly though it's counter productive as far as preparing him for big fights against Good boxers because Boxers don't really approach it the same way MMA fighters do, but...whatever. We shall see where it goes from here after Paul gets this win.

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[gregregegg]

Paul should be too much boxing given mates age and miles. But Nate’s got a chin, and he has a fornicating gas tank. So if Paul doesn’t ice him in the first 4, the last 4 should be interesting.

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Paul should be too much boxing given mates age and miles. But Nate’s got a chin, and he has a fornicating gas tank. So if Paul doesn’t ice him in the first 4, the last 4 should be interesting.

Nate probably get cut open in the first minute of the fight.

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Shane Mosley to coach Jake Paul ahead of Nate Diaz bout

Jake Paul has shaken up his coaching staff following his first career loss.

The YouTube-star-turned-prizefighter told ESPN on Tuesday that he is now working with trainers Theo Chambers and legendary retired boxer "Sugar" Shane Mosley, along with his longtime coach J'Leon Love, a current boxer.

Chambers, Paul said, is now his head coach. Paul's previous coach BJ Flores will remain on the team as an advisory consultant, Paul's business partner Nakisa Bidardian told ESPN.

Paul, 26, is coming off a loss to Tommy Fury via split decision Feb. 26. Paul will face former UFC star Nate Diaz in a boxing match Aug. 5 in Dallas.

"I wanted to reconsider everyone on the team," Paul told ESPN on Tuesday after the Paul vs. Diaz on-sale news conference at American Airlines Center. "Made some changes, went back to the drawing board. And basically, there were certain mistakes I was making that Shane and my head coach Theo Chambers identified and we're on the same page about [them]."

Mosley was one of Paul's first coaches, before Paul became one of the hottest names in boxing. Three years ago, Mosley didn't have the time to devote to being a fulltime coach. But now he is able to take on that role and will be with Paul for his training camp in Puerto Rico.

"I think when he got in the ring with Tommy Fury, his mental wasn't there, his health wasn't 100% and there were a lot of things that were wrong," Mosley said. "And there's a couple little, minor technical things he should work on and could work on. But I think the main problem was [mental], how he approached the fight."

Paul is 6-1 as a pro boxer, having made his debut in 2020. He owns wins over former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley (two). Fury was by far the most experienced boxer he had ever fought. Paul said he's determined to patch up his game and continue on this boxing journey.

"A lot of people probably, at my level, would've just lost and went away or came back and fought someone easy or hid away for a while," Paul said. "I'm doubling down. This is what I'm meant to be doing and I'm destined to do in life. And so, they see now, I think, that I'm dedicated even after a loss. I'm not just doing it for the money, I'm not just doing it to win. I'm not just doing it to knock people out. This is what I truly love and I'm passionate about."

DIAZ STILL FACING BATTERY CHARGE

Diaz deflected questions about his ongoing criminal case in New Orleans, but made some changes following the incident. Diaz is being charged with felony second-degree battery after choking unconscious a man named Rodney Petersen following a boxing event last month.

Petersen is a 6-foot-4 social media influencer with a 1-0 pro boxing record and experience in amateur MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions. His online persona is that of a lookalike of Logan Paul, Jake's very famous YouTuber and WWE star brother.

"Logan pulled up on me out of nowhere and he shouldn't have," Diaz said. "So, that's all."

When told it wasn't actually Logan Paul, Diaz quipped: "That was Logan, bro. They were trying to play it like it wasn't."

Diaz has hired a significant security detail for all travel outside of his hometown of Stockton, California, per his representative Zach Rosenfield. The four large men were present Tuesday in Dallas for the press conference.

Diaz's first court date in New Orleans is scheduled for June 28.

DIAZ THE PROMOTER

Diaz's first combat sports card as a promoter could happen as early as this summer, he and Rosenfield said. The event under Diaz's Real Fight Inc. banner could be MMA, boxing or a mixture of the two. Rosenfield said boxing is the frontrunner at the moment.

"I'm going to put all the biggest names that I can find on there and a bunch of good fighters that I know on there," Diaz said. "And then we're going to blow that out."

The most interesting wrinkle? Diaz said, depending on what happens with the Paul fight, he could headline the Real Fight Inc. card himself against an opponent to be determined. He does have other options, though. Diaz's was in dialogue with both Logan Paul (the real one) and Floyd Mayweather prior to booking the fight with Jake Paul. He also could go back to the UFC for a big fight.

"I'm going to have my show, but I would like to fight the best fighter in the world always," Diaz said. "That's my plan."

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They've bumped this up to 10 rounds.

[gp.]

The YouTube-star-turned-prizefighter told ESPN on Tuesday that he is now working with trainers Theo Chambers and legendary retired boxer "Sugar" Shane Mosley, along with his longtime coach J'Leon Love, a current boxer.

Diaz needs to get Homicide Henry on board then. That's a rivalry fans would pay to see renewed.