Jake Paul backed himself to “do what Conor McGregor couldn’t” as well as knock senseless Nate Diaz when both came face to face in Dallas to reveal their battle on August 5.
Paul as well as Diaz held an interview on Tuesday to reveal their battle at American Airlines Center which will be disputed at 185 extra pounds as well as is acquired for 8 rounds with 10-ounce handwear covers.
Paul is 6-1 (4 KOs) after dropping to Tommy Fury on a split choice in Saudi Arabia on February 26 however backed himself to go one action even more than Conor McGregor as well as knock senseless Diaz in what is a “do or die” defend the Youtuber-turned-boxer.
However, it will be among Paul’s most difficult difficulties yet as Diaz is an MMA tale that assembled a 22-13 (5 KOs) document in the octagon however will be making his professional boxing launching.
“This is a big fight, this is a fight that I wanted for a long time. He got out of his UFC contract and this is probably the biggest fight of the year only topping me versus Tommy (Fury),” stated Paul.
“So I desire to make large occasions, large battles occur as well as strike while the iron’s warm, he was a freelance, allow’s run it, make it occur, clear up the s*** talk as well as I’m ready for battle.
“I’m excited to be here, thank you for having me out. Dallas, I love y’all and I’ma do what Conor McGregor couldn’t do and I’ma knock this man out.”
“I’m filled with vengeance, ambition, hunger, drive more than ever before. I have a lot to prove – two chips on each shoulder and it’s do or die for me, truly this fight is do or die, I have to leave it all on the line and I think that’s the same for Nate Diaz.
“He’s leaving the UFC on a win, he desires to enter into this video game, make a lot of cash, knock senseless the YouTuber youngster after that return as well as complete his heritage off. And that’s why this is such a remarkable battle.
“But I just lost and if he beats me, where does that leave me? So it’s two people who can’t lose, who don’t want to lose, who never back down, who keep on fighting and that’s why this is war and I’m ready for war.”
Despite Paul declaring the battle is a need to win for both, Diaz urged that for him, the “show is going on” as he has a whole lot even more to show.
“Yeah, I’ve been doing it a long time, most of my life and I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon,” stated Diaz.
“People talking about age and all that and I think people just been diagnosed with retirement and they’re done and the only one to make my diagnosis is me and I feel better now than I did … I feel the same now as I did when I was 18, just with a lot more experience and timeunder my belt, you know?
“And, so, the program for me is taking place.”