Conor McGregor has backed former UFC rival Nate Diaz to "slap the head off" Jake Paul in their upcoming boxing match.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul looks to rebound after his first professional defeat at the hands of Love Island star Tommy Fury when he fights Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas. Diaz parted ways with the UFC last September after spending 15 years fighting in the promotion and the 38-year-old makes his ring debut against Paul, who has a record of 6-1.
McGregor has backed Diaz to beat Paul despite his lack of experience in the ring, as he told Inside Fighting : “I think Nate Diaz slaps the head off him [Paul] and I look forward to seeing it!” Diaz and brother Nick became famous for slapping their opponents during fights, but the UFC legend won't be able to use his signature strike in the boxing ring due to the shape of the gloves.
