Jake Paul is set to face UFC legend Nate Diaz in a boxing bout this August, and the two men went face to face at a press conference.
Speaking to members of the media, Paul revealed that Diaz was always the plan for him after he faced Tommy Fury.
“Nate Diaz was always the plan after Tommy. That was what I said. Even in the build-up to Tommy, I was like it’s Nate Diaz after Tommy Fury. So that was always the plan’¦ This is a big fight” the YouTuber turned boxer revealed.
Jake Paul slates Conor McGregor
“This is a fight that I’ve wanted for a long time. [Nate] got out of his UFC contract and this is probably the biggest fight of the year, only topping me versus Tommy” the fighter claimed.
“I want to make big events, big fights happen and strike while the iron’s hot. He was a free agent. Let’s run it. Make it happen. Settle the sh*t talk. I’m ready for war. I’m excited to be here.”
The brother of WWE Superstar Logan Paul would finish by slating another UFC legend, Conor McGregor, when saying how he plans to knock out Diaz.
“Thank you for having me out, Dallas. I love y’all and I’m going to do what Conor McGregor couldn’t do, and I’m gonna knock this man out” he concluded.
Over 20,000 people have signed up for early access tickets which went on sale today, smashing the American Airlines Center presale record for tickets. All other tickets will go on sale Thursday, May 11th at 10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET at Ticketmaster.
