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Jake Paul Gives Into Nate Diaz’s Demands as He Proposes Massive Changes That Could Favor Ex-UFC Star in Mega Fight

Published 06/13/2023, 8:10 AM EDT

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In the realm of combat sports, Twitter has become a battleground for fighters to exchange heated words. One particular fighter that has been able to harness the power of the social media platform is none other than YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is keeping the flame of his rivalry with Nate Diaz on social media with a tweet aimed at the ex-UFC star.

There seem to be some last-minute changes between Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz’s fight in August. Nate Diaz had demanded some changes and Paul has apparently agreed to the changes that might favor the Stockton-based fighter.

Jake Paul agreed to a 10-round fight against Nate Diaz

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In a brief but potent message, the YouTuber-turned-boxer wasted no time in acknowledging Diaz’s desire for a prolonged fight. By subtly praising Diaz’s cardio, Paul conveyed his recognition of his opponent’s stamina, while simultaneously indicating that he was unphased by the challenge.

Jake Paul tweeted, “Nate Diaz wants 10 rounds. I guess he has good cardio. Ok Nathan, 10 rounds it is.” 

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Jake Paul’s acceptance of Diaz’s challenge for 10 rounds has instantly raised the stakes for what could potentially be a historic matchup. The extended format would undoubtedly test Paul’s ‘cardio’ as Nate Diaz has proven his durability countless times in the UFC.

A showdown between Paul and Diaz would captivate fans from both the boxing and MMA worlds. With eyes set on the anticipated fight, both fighters will be looking to get their A-game to secure the win.

Nate Diaz’s teammate favors the ex-UFC star’s resilience over Jake Paul

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Boxing legend Andre Ward leaned towards his partner over Paul for the boxing fight. Ward said on The MMA Hour , “He’s got to show that he can take the shot from Jake Paul.”

“It’s gonna be a tougher fight than people realize man because Nate’s gonna keep coming.” Despite the warning, Jake Paul has decided to extend the fight from an 8-round fight to a 10-round fight.

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What are your thoughts about Jake Paul’s decision to change the rules of the fight? Many social media users think it could be a bad decision. What do you think?

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport.
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Rohini Kottu