Boxing: Jake Paul Points Conor McGregor Problem, Vows to Knock out Nate Diaz

Set to face Nate Diaz in a boxing match this August 5, social media star-turned-pro boxer Jake Paul has his eyes set on one other MMA icon proper after – “The Notorious” Conor McGregor.

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Jake Paul Challenges Conor McGregor to a Boxing Match

In an interview on the TMZ Sports present on FS1, Paul said that he plans to inflict a knockout on Diaz, then proceed to battle McGregor in what might be “the biggest fight in combat sports.”

“I’mma knock [Diaz] out, do what Conor couldn’t do, and then Conor’s gonna have no choice [but] to make the biggest fight in combat sports,” the 26-year-old stated.

McGregor and Diaz confronted twice within the UFC, with every man profitable one battle apiece. Diaz gained the primary battle between the 2, locking up the Irish with a rear-naked choke en path to a submission win. McGregor obtained his revenge 5 months later with a majority determination victory.

Paul prefers to have the potential battle in opposition to McGregor as a boxing match, however he supplied an intriguing choice.

“We could do two-part series. One boxing, one MMA in PFL. Make it happen, no problem,” the social media star proudly introduced.

Paul just lately signed a multi-year cope with blended martial arts promotion Professional Fighters League final January to make his MMA debut. He plans to have two fights with the promotion this 12 months.

Facing off in opposition to fight sports activities icons shouldn’t be a brand new feat for the Paul brothers. Jake’s brother Logan squared off in opposition to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an eight-round exhibition boxing match in June 2021.

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