The boxing match between Nate Diaz and Jake Paul is getting closer and closer. It’s undoubtedly a bout that both fight fans and boxing fans are eagerly looking forward to. Both Diaz and Paul are currently preparing hard for their showdown that will take place on August 5 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Diaz and Paul are also known in the combat sports community for their attitude, which often lands them in trouble. Hence, the boxing match is all the more exciting for the fans as two controversial figures are locking horns.

It is important for both athletes to win the upcoming bout, as it will decide the future of their boxing careers. When it comes to Diaz, it is his debut boxing match after coming out of the UFC, and for Paul, winning the match can help him recover from his last loss against Tommy Fury. As the match day gets nearer, Dias has sent a six-word message to Paul.

Nate Diaz is confident ahead of Jake Paul bout

Ever since the bout between Paul and Diaz was announced, the Stockton native has been busy training. Recently, the Instagram page of ‘Real Life Incorporated’ shared a few pictures of Diaz training hard in the gym. Along with a picture of Diaz, they wrote, “Ready to take on the child.” Diaz made sure that he shared the message on his Instagram story as a warning to his upcoming opponent.

Similar to Diaz, even Paul is working from his fingers to the bone for his bout against Diaz. He also recently shared his doping results, in which it was proven that he is not on any PEDs and is fit for fighting. Both Diaz and Paul will undergo doping tests until their match takes place.

Diaz always wanted to be a boxer

During the pre-fight Press conference, Nate Diaz talked about how he was stereotyped as an MMA fighter all his life. The 38-year-old claims that he is a skilled boxer but had to fight in MMA first. According to Diaz, he would have become a boxer at the age of 18, but he first fought in MMA because that was the only opportunity he got.

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Later, he was stuck inside the cage and was not able to get out of it for eighteen long years. He said he felt trapped inside the UFC, as there were contracts signed for him to finish. Diaz believes now is the time for him to prove his boxing skills to the world.

What are your thoughts on Paul vs. Diaz? Who will get their hands raised on August 5th? Let us know in the comments.

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