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YouTube star Jake Paul faces UFC legend Nate Diaz in professional boxing debut

  • Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will meet in an boxing match on August 5th in Dallas.
  • This fight marks Diaz's first professional boxing match after competing for 15 years in the UFC.
  • The match is contracted for eight rounds at 185 pounds with 10-ounce gloves.
  • Paul enters the fight with a 20-0 pro record but suffered his first loss in February; Diaz holds a 21-13 MMA record with wins over notable opponents Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone.
  • Though Paul has been favored to win, Diaz's experience and toughness will pose a formidable challenge to the social media star turned boxer.
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