Boxing Live: Jake Paul believed he could “do what Conor McGregor couldn’t” and defeat Nate Diaz when the two met in person to make their August 5 fight announcement in Dallas.
In order to publicise their upcoming fight at the American Airlines Centre, Paul and Diaz conducted a press conference on Tuesday. The bout will be contested at 185 pounds, scheduled for eight rounds, and use 10-ounce gloves.
Paul, who lost to Tommy Fury by a split decision on February 26 in Saudi Arabia, is 6-1 (4 KOs), but he has backed himself to beat Conor McGregor by knocking out Diaz in what is a “do or die” match for the former YouTuber-turned-boxer.
The fight against Diaz, an MMA legend with a record of 22-13 (5 KOs) in the cage but who will be making his pro boxing debut, will be one of Paul’s hardest opponents to date.
“I’ve been looking forward to this fight for a long time. He ended his relationship with the UFC, and I think my battle with Tommy Fury was the best one of the year,” Paul stated.
“Thank you for inviting me; I am delighted to be here. I’m going to do what Conor McGregor was unable to do: knock this guy out because I love you all, Dallas.”
“I’m angrier, more aspirational, hungry, and more motivated than ever. I have a lot to prove, two things to prove, and this fight is truly life or death for me. Nate Diaz must also risk everything, and I think that is the case.
“But what if he beats me after I just lost? Therefore, this is war, and I’m prepared for war, because it’s between two individuals who can’t lose, don’t want to lose, never give up, and fight until the very end.”
Despite Paul’s assertion that both fighters must prevail, Diaz argued that the “show is going on” for him since he still has a lot to prove.
Diaz confirmed, “I have been doing that for a very long time, most of my life, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.”
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