Home

UFC

“I Wouldn’t Fight Nate Diaz in MMA”: Ex-UFC Fighter Drops a Truth Bomb on Jake Paul’s Potential MMA Fight

Published 06/07/2023, 1:49 PM EDT

Follow Us

via Imago

The bout between Nate Diaz and Jake Paul is a match both MMA and the boxing world are eagerly looking forward to. Scheduled to take place on August 5, this highly anticipated bout is expected to excite the audience. Diaz has already proved his strength while he was in the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Fans widely celebrate him for his ferocious fighting style. Even though the Californian fighter never won a title in UFC, he has proved himself as one of the toughest opponents a fighter can expect inside the cage.

Diaz’s upcoming opponent Jake Paul has always gotten into trouble for his controversial remarks and unconventional boxing career. He has captured significant attention by successfully transitioning from a YouTuber to a professional boxer. Ever since the bout between the two fighters was announced, the MMA world was coming up with their predictions. Currently, the former UFC fighter, who later joined the PFL, reveals an unexpected truth. According to him, ‘The Problem Child’ has made a miscalculation in choosing his opponent this time.

Shane Burgos says Jake Paul chose a wrong opponent

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Former UFC fighter, Shane Burgos, was talking in an interview with ESPN. During the interview, he talked about the upcoming bout between the Californian fighter and Paul. He said, “I don’t think he’s that kind of guy that’ll trying to just uh… I think he’ll fight but do I think he’s gonna fight someone like you said

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Burgos added, “He’s gonna fight somebody that’s all in all. I think he’s gonna, he’s not a stupid kid, he’s gonna fight somebody with maybe a little bit of experience but not a crazy amount of experience and that’s what he should. He shouldn’t fight somebody that’s got a huge name like I wouldn’t fight Nate Diaz. ” According to ‘Hurricane’ Paul took a wrong decision by choosing a highly experienced fighter like Diaz. This can indeed land him in a huge problem.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Michael Jai White claimed Jake Paul has not fought professional boxers

During a conversation with djvlad, renowned Hollywood actor and accomplished MMA practitioner Michael Jai White shared his insights regarding Jake Paul’s venture into the world of boxing. Jai White emphasized that Paul has yet to encounter seasoned professional boxers and has instead opted for bouts that can bring him a lot of money and fame. The MMA fighter emphasized the importance of Paul challenging opponents with significant experience to truly assess his skills.

Hollywood Star Who Played Mike Tyson in a 1995 Film Gives His Two Cents on Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz Fight

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The Hollywood actor tried to convey how Paul has a lot more to do to consider a professional boxer. Nevertheless, Paul has managed to secure notable victories in the ring, including triumphs over established UFC fighters, which further enhanced his popularity. Do you agree with the words of Shane Burgos? Was Nate Diaz the wrong choice of an opponent by Jake Paul? Do let us know in the comments below.

WATCH THE STORY: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Nick Diaz

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Priyanka

1,092Articles

One take at a time

Priyanka is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Her passion for the UFC is evident in her writing, and she has been a devoted fan of the sport for many years. Priyanka is particularly fascinated by the sportsmanship displayed by fighters, and she is captivated by their ability to calculate each move when an opponent is all set to attack.
Show More>

Edited by:

Anuj Jacob