Social media star Jake Paul defeated former UFC fighter Nate Diaz in a 10-round cruiserweight bout by unanimous decision at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know:
- The judges’ scores were 97-92, 98-91, 98-91.
- The fight went all 10 rounds, with Paul managing to knock Diaz down in the fifth round.
- Paul (7-1) rebounded from his first career loss, a split-decision defeat to Tommy Fury in February. He boasts wins over other MMA stars including Anderson Silva, Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
- Diaz (0-1), a former UFC title challenger, fought his final fight for the promotion last September and is currently an MMA free agent. His loss to Paul was his boxing debut.
Highlights
Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision.
The bout went the 10-round distance, but Paul managed to knock Diaz down in the fifth round.
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Jake Paul managed significant damage to Nate Diaz in Round 1 ?
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Required reading
- ‘YouTuber’ Jake Paul on equal pay for women fighters, his quest for legitimacy as a boxer and more
- Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5 in Dallas
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