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'Ridiculously tough': Internet abuzz with Jake Paul and MMA star Nate Diaz's boxing match announcement

'Nate Diaz is considered one of the most badass fighters of all time,' said Jake Paul

Jake Paul has finally announced one of the most anticipated matches where he'll be taking on the MMA star Nate Diaz. This will be his first boxing clash since his first boxing defeat to Tommy Fury. The match has been scheduled for August 5 on DAZN pay-per-view at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.“My last fight didn't end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations. Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable when all I am is more focused than ever,” said Paul via his promotional group MVP.

He added, “Nate Diaz is considered one of the most badass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long.” Both boxers have been taking shots at each other off-ring for over a year now. Possibly hinting at their potential match together. Diaz on the other side said, “Besides Canelo he's the biggest thang in boxing. I'm here to conquer that. I'm the King of combat sports and then I'm headed back to get my UFC belts.” The 37-year-old is presently an MMA free agent and has been a successful fighter in the UFC circuit.

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'Noooo don’t do this Nate'

Following the announcement, social media became abuzz with excitement and several fans expressed their reactions to the news. One fan wrote, "8 rds seems like a lot for Diaz, I can see him struggling for wind by rd 5." The second fan tweeted, "Noooo don’t do this Nate there is no winning outcome other than a paycheck 😭😭😭" Another fan shared his enthusiasm on social media, "Nate has a solid chin and is so ridiculously tough… I love watching him brawl. Will be curious to see how Nate does w/out that ground game in play, though, which is definitely underrated." "Might as well take Brett Farve outta retirement and make him play soccer. Old, retired and not even the sport they exiled in…Jakes fights are a joke," said another fan who wasn't too impressed with the announcement. 

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