The anticipation for the upcoming boxing bout between Nate Diaz and Jake Paul continues to grow, with Diaz hinting at a potential change to the fight’s format. After months of verbal sparring between the two, a boxing match was finally confirmed, with Diaz making his first combat sports appearance since his UFC victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279.
For Paul, the fight against Diaz provides an opportunity for redemption following his loss to Tommy Fury earlier this year, which ended his unbeaten streak. While most of Paul’s previous boxing matches have gone for eight rounds, Diaz has suggested that their showdown in August could go the full 12 rounds.
In a recent tweet, Diaz called out Paul and accused him of using steroids, a move that mirrors former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley’s accusation against Paul during their rivalry in 2021. Both Jake and his brother Logan have faced accusations of PED use in the past, with Logan being accused by social media personality Andrew Tate.
Despite the accusations, neither Paul brother has ever been caught using steroids. Diaz’s suggestion for a longer fight could play in his favor due to his reputation for having excellent cardio and endurance, which could cause problems for Paul in the later rounds.
The Diaz vs. Paul fight has generated a lot of buzz in the combat sports community, and Diaz’s tweet has added to the excitement surrounding the event. Whether or not the fight will go for 12 rounds remains to be seen, but the prospect of a longer fight with potentially higher stakes is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
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Ur on steroids so let’s put that shit to work 👊🏼— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) April 28, 2023
