Despite Rooting for Nate Diaz Over Jake Paul, Francis Ngannou Gives His True Opinion on Fellow PFL Fighter: “He Has Proven That He’s the Boxer Now”

With his highly controversial move to PFL, Francis Ngannou is currently the talk of the town. In a recent interview with DAZN MMA, the former UFC Heavyweight champion spoke candidly about who he thinks could walk away victorious in the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz.

Scheduled for August 5th, 2023, the boxing match will feature Nate Diaz making his first move in the world of boxing. Ngannou, while excited about the matchup, made a statement that might come as a shocker to most MMA and Boxing fans.

DAZN and Ngannou – An Overview of the Interview

Ngannou is not the only fighter to drop his UFC contract. Former UFC Lightweight fighter Nate Diaz also pulled out of the promotion and served as a free agent for a while. He then went on to create his own promotion named Real Fight Inc. His next big fight will see him in a boxing match against Jake Paul, under the banners of MVP and Real Fight Inc.

When asked who he thinks would stand tall, The Predator replied, “Well originally I would go for Nate Diaz but you know, this guy Jake Paul has been proving himself, so I think you really have to count it- to count him in, right? There is a competition right here, and he has proven that he’s a boxer now, he’s not just a YouTuber. He is a legit boxer now, so yeah, I counted in but that’s good yeah”.

The host then asked Ngannou if he had any discussions with Diaz regarding their futures or the business. To that the hard-hitter replied, “ No we haven’t have a conversation but yeah as you said he has a fight, fighting in the MVP promotion, and his own promotion, real fight promotion, so I’m excited for him man, I’m happy for him. He’s doing what he’s happy with, he’s happy with his decision and he’s doing good – he’s doing good!”

Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul – Professional Perspective

While Jake Paul has climbed the ranks in Professional Boxing surprisingly fast, Nate Diaz has conquered big names in the world of MMA. Both hailing from different backgrounds, this is bound to be a really interesting fight that has the potential to swing either way.

The rules of boxing favor Jake Paul since he has been competing for a while, but Nate Diaz’s experience in the ring can give him an upper hand.

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Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul, scheduled for 5th August 2023, will be a milestone for both MMA and Boxing. Fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable match. As for Ngannou, his future at PFL is in limbo, but his perspective on the upcoming fight is truly crucial.

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