Jake Paul is ‘one hundred pc’ fascinated by combating Nate Diaz.
The previous UFC celebrity accomplished his contract with a fourth-round guillotine choke of Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 this previous Saturday. In his post-fight interview with UFC shade commentator Joe Rogan, Diaz laid the muse for his subsequent enterprise and stated he would ’present all people how you can personal one other sport,’ which led to hypothesis that he would shift to boxing.
Although he beforehand expressed curiosity in stepping into the ring with Diaz, Paul knew it wouldn’t occur as a result of the Stockton native was nonetheless below contract with the UFC. Now that he’s a free agent, the YouTuber-turned-boxer has set his sights on Diaz as soon as once more.
“one hundred pc, I’ll slap the Stockton out of him,” stated Paul when requested if Diaz was a possible opponent.
Nevertheless, earlier than Paul vs. Diaz can occur, the ‘Downside Baby’ has his arms full with Anderson Silva, the previous UFC middleweight champion and fight sports activities icon. As a result of he’s thought of the hardest opponent of his profession so far, Paul stays centered on the duty at hand.
“I’m centered on Oct. 29,” stated Paul. “I’ve a loopy powerful opponent in entrance of me in Anderson Silva, in order that’s my important focus proper now.”
Silva is 2-0 since returning to boxing, incomes wins over Julio César Chávez Jr and Tito Ortiz. Paul, in the meantime, boasts an undefeated file of 5-0, with wins over Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley (x2) amongst his highlights.
Paul vs. Silva is ready for Sat., Oct. 29, at Desert Diamond Enviornment in Arizona.
