After years of speculation about whether it could or would happen, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz have finally agreed to terms on a boxing match that will unfold Aug. 5 in Dallas.
Following his UFC departure late last year, Diaz’s next move is now confirmed in the form of an eight-round boxing showdown with Paul will be contested at 185 pounds this summer.
The reaction to the news was mixed, with fellow fighters both expressing their excitement and disappointment with the booking.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions from across the MMA and combat sports community to news of Paul vs. Diaz.
MMA Junkie
It’s happening! Jake Paul will welcome Nate Diaz to boxing this summer 🤯 #PaulDiaz | Full story: https://t.co/xmixMyC5B1 pic.twitter.com/2Xc1gOm5AH
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) April 12, 2023
MMA Junkie
Nate Diaz is “headed back to the UFC” after his boxing match with Jake Paul. 👀#PaulDiaz | Full story: https://t.co/xmixMyC5B1 pic.twitter.com/7JYqATHKf0
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) April 12, 2023
MMA Junkie
Jake Paul plots a knockout of "Stockton G" Nate Diaz in their boxing match. 🥊#PaulDiaz | Full story: https://t.co/xmixMyC5B1 pic.twitter.com/8WoTP9cnq7
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) April 12, 2023
Jake Paul
August 5th we commemorate the funeral for Nathaniel Diaz as we send him in casket back to Dana.
Refreshments will be provided at the service. Black Tie Attire.
Watch #PaulDiaz live on @DAZNBoxing PPV globally.
Follow @MostVpromotions for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/1DRfFzoayp
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) April 12, 2023
Nate Diaz
AUG 5th | #PaulDiaz
Dallas, TX@RealFightINC @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/Lv7aJXpDj2
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) April 12, 2023
Dillon Danis
Jake Paul loses to the only “pro” boxer that’s his age & weight class who is actually terrible and immediately returns to boxing retired smaller MMA fighters with cte 😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/dWoDbdOHLz
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) April 12, 2023
Ben Askren
Nate fans are gonna cry so hard when Jake beats him. https://t.co/xqVU1Wrwgr
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 12, 2023
Paul Redmond
Tommy Fury finessed JP handy, Nate spars real boxers the last 15 years, has a granite chin, and cardio for days…
Why am I seeing alot of people post a handy win for Jake Paul? Am I missing something?? https://t.co/SL3biTXetW
— Paul Redmond (@RedserMma) April 12, 2023
Mike Jackson
Hey @jakeshieldsajj, here's your chance to make some money, weirdo. https://t.co/yDv4WVzOT8
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) April 12, 2023
Nohelin Hernandez
Nate cannot box. As much as everyone claims he can. He loses via TKO.
— Nohelin Hernandez (@suave_135) April 12, 2023
Sean O'Malley
Omg Diaz Vs Paul
Holy fuck boys I’m hyped.— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) April 12, 2023
Mike Davis
Did i see that notification right ? @jakepaul vs @NateDiaz209
— Mike “Beast Boy” Davis (@MikeDavisMMA) April 12, 2023
Terrance McKinney
I can’t wait for the press conference and shit talkin 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/cZ0xodICE5
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) April 12, 2023
Randy Costa
— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) April 12, 2023
Sean Strickland
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz such a fucking joke.
I'm not hating on either for making money of this clown show I'm hating on the fact a RETIRED 155er is fighting a juiced tiktoker at 185 who lost to a recreational boxer Tommy Furry.
STOP WATCHING THIS BS!! IT NEEDS TO DIE…
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) April 12, 2023
Kelvin Gastelum
I’ll tune into any Diaz fight 👍 https://t.co/iv7vQQb7JA
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) April 12, 2023
