Jake Paul and Nate Diaz to face each other for rematch on December 15, Internet says 'boxing is circus show'
CLEVELAND, OHIO: The upcoming rematch between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz is scheduled for December 15, 2023, at a location yet to be determined.
Nate Diaz announced the news via Instagram, sharing a picture with the match details. The event is organized by MVP and Real Fighting Inc.
Notably, Jake Paul emerged victorious in the initial boxing match between the two fighters, which took place on August 5, 2023.
However, Nate Diaz is prepared to make a comeback to the boxing ring, seeking revenge against the "Problem Child," Jake Paul.
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz recently shared a picture on Instagram along with the caption "Rematch December. You ain’t got nobody to fight. So I’ll beat your a*s Dec 15th."
After eight fights, Jake Paul's triumph over Nate Diaz marked his seventh victory overall. Preceding this match, in February 2023, Paul experienced his sole defeat, losing to Tommy Fury via split decision in a match held in Saudi Arabia.
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Paul, often the subject of criticism, has predominantly faced former mixed martial arts competitors throughout his boxing career.
Diaz is ranked fourth in this list, following Anderson Silva, Ben Askren, and Tyron Woodley. Notably, Paul faced Woodley twice consecutively in 2021.
Fans react to rematch announcement
Since Nate Diaz made the announcement on Instagram, there has been a varied and mixed reaction from fans.
A user wrote, "The rematch no one wanted." Another user wrote, "Everyone with half a brain cell knows how this fight will play out. Boxing is a circus show."
A fan also said, "What a joke! Y’all ruined the sport !"
One more user said, "Its all fake now and it's sad. Boxing ain't what it used to be."
Another person wrote, "Bare-knuckle or MMA only, leave the mittens in the kitchen."
While one said, "The blind community wouldn’t want to watch that fight again."