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Mike Bohn

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz booked for Aug. 5 as former UFC star makes pro boxing debut

Nate Diaz and Jake Paul have reached a deal to share the boxing ring this summer.

It was announced Wednesday that former UFC title challenger Diaz (0-0) and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul (6-1) will square off on Aug. 5 in Dallas. The fight will be an eight-round boxing match, which will be contested at 185 pounds and go down at American Airlines Center. The fight will be promoted under the DAZN banner and air live on pay-per-view.

Diaz parted ways with the UFC after completing his contract last September. He has been surveying his options since, but it has been no secret he had a desire to cross over into the boxing world. Now he’ll finally get that chance.

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