Jake Paul scores knockdown on Nate Diaz but ultimately settles for lopsided unanimous decision win

In an energetic boxing encounter, Jake Paul emerged victorious over Nate Diaz in a unanimous decision, despite not achieving his anticipated knockout.

Paul, a 26-year-old from Ohio, entered the ring with a fire in his belly following his first loss against Tommy Fury earlier this year in February. He showed sheer determination in his bout with Diaz, relentlessly trying to cut him down in Diaz’s boxing debut. Paul’s intensity shone when he delivered a powerful left hook in the fifth round, dropping the UFC veteran Diaz onto the canvas.

However, Diaz’s resilience was impressive; he not only got back on his feet but also put up a vigorous fight against Paul throughout subsequent rounds, much to the delight of the Dallas audience. Despite his efforts, Diaz couldn’t secure a victory. The judges’ scores – 98-91, 98-91, and 97-92 – cemented Paul’s win, moving him to a 7-1 career record.

Reflecting on the fight, Paul commended Diaz’s resilience, stating, “He’s quite the fighter. Known for his toughness, he got back on his feet after the knockdown, endured round after round, and proved himself a true warrior.”

The fight started aggressively with Paul pouncing on Diaz with a flurry of punches targeting the body and the head, seeking to unsettle the UFC veteran. Diaz, however, held his ground, eventually retaliating with his own combinations. Despite these efforts, Paul’s powerful punches dominated, but Diaz’s stamina and volume striking proved effective.

The tempo of the fight fluctuated, with Paul’s energy declining but his power punches landing effectively. Diaz took the punishment in stride and continued to press on. Notably, in the fourth round, Paul jabbed at Diaz from a distance, but Diaz, a consummate professional, held his own.

The fifth round saw a decisive moment when Paul landed a brutal left hook, sending Diaz to the floor. Diaz managed to recover, and the subsequent rounds saw him persistently moving forward, giving Paul the opportunity to strengthen his punches. It was evident that Paul preferred to stay on his feet, forcing Diaz to approach him while he prepared his counter-attacks.

In a surprising twist, Diaz launched an intense offensive in the eighth round, landing some stunning uppercuts on Paul. Despite the crowd’s excitement, Diaz’s inability to seriously damage Paul cost him the match. Paul’s power punches, particularly his lethal left hand, left Diaz with a swollen and bruised right eye, but he maintained his fighting spirit till the end.

Upon the announcement of the decision, Diaz acknowledged Paul’s superior performance. He expressed his aspiration to perform better in the future, stating, “He’s tough and big. I wish I could have done better. He won this one, it’s good.”

As for what’s next, Paul expressed a desire to face Diaz in a cage fight and make his MMA debut in PFL in 2024. In the boxing world, he hinted at a rematch with Fury.

“I want to run it back in MMA,” Paul stated. “I want $10 million, PFL, let’s run it back in MMA. MMA, let’s do it. There’s a lot of names [in boxing]. Tommy Fury rematch, he won by a split decision. I’m going to try to get that back. I’m just happy with this win. I never expected to be here.”

Diaz responded in his typical fearless style, accepting the challenge and promising a thrilling encounter. “I had a single leg in the first and a guillotine in the ninth so I already won that battle,” Diaz joked. “Real Fight Inc, I’ll fight anybody. I don’t give a f***.”

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