On August 5, brace yourselves for an electrifying event as the Diaz army rallies together.
Chris Avila, a former UFC fighter and longtime training partner of Nate Diaz, is gearing up to face off against octagon veteran Jeremy Stephens in an intense eight-round boxing match. This exhilarating showdown is set to take place on the pay-per-view card alongside Diaz’s highly anticipated bout against Jake Paul. The venue for this action-packed event is the American Airlines Center in Dallas, and the weight category for Avila and Stephens’ clash is 168 pounds.
Avila officially announced this exciting match during an appearance on The MMA Hour, expressing his enthusiasm to push his limits and prove himself against top-notch opponents. “I’m thrilled because I’m prepared to test my abilities,” Avila shared on The MMA Hour. “I’ve been actively involved in boxing, so I’m well aware of my capabilities and ready to take on the best right now. I believe Jeremy Stephens presents a solid challenge.”
Avila, aged 30, has maintained an impressive 3-0 record as a professional boxer since his return to the sport in 2021. He secured a majority decision victory over Anthony Taylor, a teammate of Paul, and triumphed over internet personalities “Dr. Mike” Mikhail Varshavski and Paul Bamba.
During his MMA career, Avila achieved eight victories in 17 professional appearances while competing in both the UFC and Bellator organizations.
Stephens, aged 37, made his professional boxing debut this past April, engaging in a thrilling majority decision draw with former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. With a wealth of experience as an MMA fighter, Stephens has an impressive record of 51 fights. He competed in the UFC 34 times between 2007 and 2021, emerging victorious in 15 of those bouts. Notably, he holds the distinction of being tied for the third-most Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history, amassing a total of six during his tenure.
The main event of the August 5 pay-per-view will feature Diaz and Paul in a captivating 10-round boxing match. This event marks Diaz’s professional boxing debut and his first fight since parting ways with the UFC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about boxing match
When and where will the Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens boxing match take place?
The Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens boxing match will take place on August 5 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, as part of the Paul vs. Diaz pay-per-view card.
What weight category will the Avila vs. Stephens boxing match be contested in?
The Avila vs. Stephens boxing match will be contested in the 168-pound weight category.
Who is Chris Avila and what is his boxing record?
Chris Avila is a former UFC fighter and training partner of Nate Diaz. Since returning to boxing in 2021, Avila holds a professional record of 3-0.
Who is Jeremy Stephens and what is his background?
Jeremy Stephens is an octagon veteran with a long history in the UFC. He has competed in 51 professional MMA fights and recently made his professional boxing debut, earning a majority decision draw against Jose Aldo.
What is the main event of the Paul vs. Diaz pay-per-view card?
The main event of the Paul vs. Diaz pay-per-view card is a 10-round boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. This will be Diaz’s professional boxing debut since leaving the UFC.
More about boxing match
- Paul vs. Diaz Pay-Per-View Event Details
- American Airlines Center
- Chris Avila’s Boxing Record
- Jeremy Stephens’ MMA Record
- Nate Diaz’s UFC Profile
- Jake Paul’s Boxing Career
3 comments
Avila stepping up his boxing game, huh? He’s been active lately and wants to fight the top guys. Facing Stephens is no joke. And can we talk about Diaz vs. Paul? Diaz’s boxing debut! This PPV is gonna be lit. Don’t miss it! #boxing #DiazvsPaul
OMG! Avila vs. Stephens on the Paul vs. Diaz PPV card? This is gonna be insane! Avila is 3-0 as a pro boxer and Stephens is a UFC vet. Let’s see how they throw down in the 168lb category. Bring on the action! #boxing #MMA #PPV
hey, this boxing match btw chris avila & jeremy stephens sounds dope! it’s on august 5 in dallas, tx. can’t wait to see avila testin himself in the ring. stephens got a draw in his first pro boxing match. gonna be lit! #boxing #excited