YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has issued a response to Nate Diaz's callout. 'The Problem Child' uploaded a video on X where Diaz can be seen calling out Paul as well as the current UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
In the caption of the post, Paul hurled insults at Diaz and accused him of dodging a offer of $15 million for an MMA fight in the PFL.
"F**k you, Nate Diaz. You're a h*e who ducked my PFL $15 million MMA offer."
Check out Jake Paul's post below:
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Diaz locked horns against Jorge Masvidal in a 10-round boxing match on July 6. The event was held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The fight turned out to be a high-pace affair where both fighters threw a large number of strikes against each other. The bout went the 10-round distance and in the end, the Stockton native was declared the winner via majority decision. The three judges scored the bout 95-95, 97-93 and 98-92 in favor of Diaz.
Diaz and Paul have shared the squared circle in the past. The two faced off in a 10-round boxing match in August 2023. The American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas served as the venue for that event.
The fight was a one-sided affair where Paul outclassed his opponent for the majority of the fight. The contest went the 10-round distance and 'The Problem Child' got his hand raised via unanimous decision. The three judges scored the fight 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92 in favor of Paul.
Now, after Diaz's win over Masvidal, people might be curious to see a rematch between the Stockton native and Paul. However, if the fight does become a reality, it is uncertain whether the rematch will be a boxing match or an MMA fight.
So, it remains to be seen how Diaz's story will unfold in the coming months.