Jake Paul and Nate Diaz briefly got physical in their pre-fight face-off as they met for the first time since announcing their August grudge fight at an awkward press conference tonight.
The social media star has amassed a 6-1 boxing record since turning professional in 2020, but suffered his first loss earlier this year at the hands of Tommy Fury. He had always planned to face UFC legend Diaz after facing the Brit in Saudi Arabia, and hasn't deferred from that plan even after suffering his first defeat.
Paul and Diaz have had a long-standing rivalry, dating back to the end of 2021 when the former lightweight title challenger was ringside for the YouTuber's rematch with Tyron Woodley. The pair's teams have had multiple clashes since, with the bout finally being agreed last month between the two, but the pair were mostly respectful throughout a tense launch event.
