Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor each fought twice in the UFC. Both fights went on to become one of the top ten-selling fights in the promotion’s history. Given their success, a trilogy between the two best UFC fighters was always a possibility. Interestingly, Both sides have often agreed to meet inside the cage for the third time. If this happens, it will undoubtedly be a dream match-up for fight fans. However, Jake Paul, a popular YouTuber turned professional boxer, has stated that he would not allow the trilogy to take place.
The Ohio native has been aiming verbal jabs at elite UFC fighters for a long time now. In a recent press conference, ‘The Problem Child’ claimed to defeat both Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor.
Jake Paul claims to stop Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3
Diaz vs. McGregor is one of the greatest rivalries in UFC history. As a result, a third battle has a significant chance of success. Jake Paul, on the other hand, refuses to let it happen.
In a recent press conference ahead of his boxing match against UFC legend Nate Diaz, Paul touched upon the prediction McGregor made about his fight. Apparently, ‘The Notorious’ backed his old rival Diaz to defeat Paul.
Irked Paul, thus, expressed resentment and stated that McGregor got trauma from Diaz’s hit in their fight. ‘The Problem Child’ also promised to do what McGregor didn’t do in his fight against Diaz. He actually meant to knock out Diaz. Paul said:
“I know Nate wanted to get out of the UFC, come make a bunch of money, fight me, win, then go back and probably fight Conor in the UFC. So that’s what these guys are hoping for. I’m going to stop all that.”
Paul has called out McGregor multiple times. He even challenged him to a boxing match. However, the UFC superstar has yet to agree to the fight offer. Meanwhile, ‘The Problem Child’ is preparing to take on another UFC legend.
More on- Diaz vs. Paul
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz have reached the peak of their rhetorical fight. Now is the moment for them to resolve their disputes in an epic fight within the squared ring. Diaz has made a firm choice regarding his future after cementing his status as a former UFC welterweight champion.
This fascinating move promises to be an exciting phase in his career, with supporters keen to see what happens. Regardless of the outcome, Diaz will surely expect a significant financial reward from this highly anticipated battle.
🚨Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz First Press Conference will be held next Tuesday May 9th at 2pm ET/11am PT #PaulDiaz pic.twitter.com/B8O3UH02qN
— betr ⚡️Combat (@betrcombat) May 3, 2023
This boxing extravaganza is set to take place on April 5, 2023, in the dynamic metropolis of Dallas, Texas, under the joint auspices of Most Valuable Promotions and Real Fight Inc.
Viewers across the world will be able to immerse themselves in the exhilarating atmosphere of this historic event, which will be broadcast live on DAZN’s pay-per-view platform.
What are your thoughts about this boxing match? What do you guys think about Paul’s words for McGregor?
