Jake Paul looks to add another UFC fan-favorite to his hit list when he meets Nate Diaz in the boxing ring. Paul vs. Diaz headlines the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday night.
Paul’s foray into this half-celebrity, half-professional boxing venture hit its first snag in February. Paul suffered the first defeat of his seven-fight pro career in a split decision loss to his most experienced boxing opponent yet, Tommy Fury. Paul vs. Diaz is an enormous fight when it comes to name value. Diaz is among the most celebrated and beloved fighters in mixed martial arts history. But it may be a competitive step back as Paul boxes a physically smaller MMA fighter 12 years his senior making his boxing debut. What Diaz has going for him is solid MMA boxing, renowned toughness and a penchant for taunting his foes.
The undisputed women’s featherweight championship is also at stake on Saturday night. Amanda Serrano defends her crown against Heather Hardy in a rematch…
