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    Jake Paul beats Nate Diaz after dropping UFC legend in fifth round with talk quickly turning to $10m rematch in MMA

    JAKE PAUL revived his boxing career with a massive points with over Nate Diaz. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter stepped into the ring with his place in the sport on the line following his first loss earlier in the year.
    Jake Paul beat Nate Diaz on pointsCredit: Getty
    Jake Paul scored a knockdown in round fiveCredit: Reuters
    Jake Paul arrived at the arena on top of a military-grade tankCredit: TANK
    Paul’s heavy artillery was on show early doorsCredit: Getty
    But Paul secured a unanimous points win over ten rounds in Texas to get back to winning ways.
    He said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”

    Paul, 26, had snubbed a rematch with Tommy Fury, 24, following his split-decision defeat in Saudi Arabia last February.
    He instead chose to welcome Diaz, 38, over to the boxing ring after the MMA veteran walked out on the UFC.

    Paul made a spectacular entrance at the American Airlines Center – riding a military-grade tank.
    And the fired-up former Disney star came out of the traps quickly in the opening round, backing Diaz up with power shots.
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    Jake Paul was cheered on by brother Logan – who was wrestling at WWE Summerslam a mere hours before the fightCredit: Getty
    Jake’s straight right hand wasn’t as effective as it’s been in previous fightsCredit: ALAMY
    Jake Paul lands a left hand on Nate DiazCredit: Getty
    A left hook staggered the UFC fan favourite into the ropes and he looked to be in trouble.
    But the ever-resilient Diaz fought it off and made it into the second round.
    Paul began to invest in the body with combinations and was forced to fight back on the inside with uppercuts exchanged.
    Team Paul were happy with what they saw in the early stages of the fight – in particular brother Logan.
    The fellow YouTuber-turned-boxer-turned-WWE-star jetted hundreds of miles after wrestling Ricochet at Summerslam to cheer on his younger sibling.
    By the fourth round, Diaz began to come forward in his trademark style, leaving Paul to stand his ground and trade back.
    Paul drew first blood on the halfway mark as he dropped Diaz in the fifth round.
    A check left hook on the top of the head left him tumbling into the ropes but he was soon to his feet.
    Diaz actually ended the round strong, pouring the pressure and putting Paul on the back foot.
    The boxers clinch after an exchangeCredit: Getty
    Jake Paul won over ten roundsCredit: Getty
    The pace of the bout slowed in the sixth and both began to look sloppier and visibly more tired.
    Diaz seemed to get his second wind in the final third of the fight, pressing Paul.
    But the self-proclaimed Problem Child was sharp boxing on the retreat, walking Diaz into counters.
    Diaz began to pander the crowd down the stretch, pretending to be hurt and refusing to engage.
    As the bell rang for the tenth round both came out with intent but it was Paul who landed the cleaner.
    Diaz finished strong but it proved too little too late, as Paul boxed his way to another points win and called for a rematch in MMA.
    Jake Paul celebrates his winCredit: Reuters
    Bitter rival KSI quickly trolled KSI after seeing his victory over Nate Diaz
    He said: “I want to run it back in MMA. Yeah, $10million PFL that’s the offer let’s run it back in MMA.
    “Make it fair, I won one, now it’s your chance in your territory, MMA let’s do it.”
    Paul’s return to the win column somewhat got the taste of defeat to Fury out of his mouth.
    But he was quickly trolled by long-time rival KSI for going the distance with Diaz just minutes after having his hand raised.
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    He tweeted: “That Jake Paul performance was terrible.”
    “October 14th you get to watch a real fight and challenge.” More

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    Watch Jake Paul arrive for Nate Diaz fight in an army TANK before going on to beat UFC legend on points

    JAKE PAUL turned up for his fight with Nate Diaz in an army TANK. The YouTuber-turned boxer returned to the ring in Dallas against ex-UFC star Diaz.
    Jake Paul arriving to his fight in a tank

    And he arrived at the American Airlines Center in style as he sat atop of a huge tank – leaving fans stunned.
    One said: “Everything is bigger and unnecessary in Texas.”
    Another added: “That is probably the coolest thing I’ve seen this year.”
    One commented: “Dude’s good at promotion.”
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    Another wrote: “Nah that is so badass. Jakes really pulled up to his fight in a Tank.”
    Paul, 26, bounced back from the first defeat of his career having lost a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in February.
    He snubbed a rematch with the British boxer to instead face MMA veteran Diaz, 38, who ws making his boxing debut.
    And Paul managed to get back in the win column with a points victory in which he dropped Diaz in the fifth round.
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    He told DAZN after the fight: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
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    Logan Paul gets police escort on way to private jet in mad dash to watch brother Jake’s fight after Summerslam win

    LOGAN PAUL served Ricochet a knuckle sandwich to emerge victorious at WWE SummerSlam.But the YouTube, boxing and WWE star had no time to celebrate as he dashed almost 2,000 miles to watch his brother Jake in action.
    Logan Paul went from the WWE to brother Jake’s fight
    He had a police escort
    Logan settled months of feuding with Ricochet at the Detroit pay-per-view event.
    And he had to use every advantage in the book to get the job done – legal or not.
    Logan, 28, pulled out a brass knuckle from his pants before landing a killer right hand for the pin.
    It was a shot younger brother Jake, 26, would have been proud of and quite possibly hoping to replicate.
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    The social media sensation-turned prizefighter returned to the ring against MMA veteran Nate Diaz, 38.
    So big brother Logan had a request accepted by the WWE to open the PPV so that he could rush over to Dallas.
    He took a private jet to ensure he can cheer on Jake from ringside at the American Airlines Center.
    But the journey is 1,186 miles and usually takes just under three hours – so Logan called on the help of the cops.
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    He said on Instagram: “WWE W, victory. Police escort to Dallas now to watch Jake Paul beat up Nate Diaz.”
    Logan filmed himself getting onto his private jet, still wearing his winning WWE gear.
    And by the time he arrived backstage with Jake, he still had his trademark yellow and black attire on.
    He wore it throughout the evening – but it was worth the mad dash after seeing Jake defeat Diaz on points.
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    Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz LIVE RESULTS: Start time, stream, TV channel, undercard as Problem Child faces UFC legend

    JAKE PAUL is putting his boxing career on the line when he welcomes Nate Diaz to the ring for the very first time TONIGHT!Paul is facing the ex-UFC star over in Texas, returning for the first time since losing to Tommy Fury.
    The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered a split-decision defeat but snubbed a rematch to instead fight Diaz. 
    But another career-crushing loss could spark an early retirement for Paul, who says it is ALL on the line tonight.

    Start time: Undercard from 1am BST/ 8pm ET
    Main event set for 4am BST/ 11pm ET approx
    Live stream/ TV channel: DAZN PPV

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    Follow ALL of the latest updates from Texas below…
    Nate Diaz’s UFC career
    Nate Diaz is a longtime UFC fighter who started in Strikeforce and World Extreme Cagefighting before transitioning to the UFC.
    He was infamously a part of the UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter, winning the fifth season to clinch a contract with the company.
    After signing his contract, he fought 26 times for the promotion, winning 15 bouts.
    He fought for the UFC welterweight title in 2012 but lost to former WEC champ Benson Henderson.
    Diaz would rebound, though, shockingly submitting Conor McGregor for the Irish star’s first loss.
    Now tonight, the 38-year-old will look to get a victory in his debut against a foe 12 years younger than him.
    Drake places massive bet on Diaz
    Rapper and global superstar Drake has placed a massive bet on Nate Diaz to beat Jake Paul.
    He wagered $250,000 on Diaz to win.
    The payout would net the rapper $1million.
    Drake said: “I can never bet against a Diaz brother.”
    Who has Jake Paul boxed?
    Jake Paul has seven professional fights, as tonight marks his eighth appearance in the ring.
    So far, Paul has professionally fought:

    Who’s fighting tonight besides Paul and Diaz?
    The full card is as listed:

    Welcome to Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
    The night has finally arrived!
    Jake Paul will box former UFC star Nate Diaz. This is Paul’s eighth professional boxing match, while Diaz is making his debut.
    Diaz is notorious for defeating UFC double champion Conor McGregor in 2016 and is a fan favorite. 
    Paul claims he’s going to send Diaz back to MMA after he crushes him in the ring.
    The main card starts at 8pm ET, with Paul and Diaz expected to take the ring around 11.30pm ET.
    Before the two square off, five fights will go down.
    Stay with us at The U.S. Sun for all the fights and inside access.
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    Amir Khan gifts wife Faryal a £130k Mercedes G Wagon after sexting scandal but gets stony-faced response

    AMIR Khan attempted to heal the rift with wife Faryal from his sexting scandal by buying her a £130,000 Mercedes G Wagon — but was met with a stony-faced response.He had the motor delivered to her in Dubai as a surprise present, along with a bouquet of red roses.
    Faryal Makhdoom’s icy stare said it all as Amir Khan had a £130,000 Mercedes delivered to herCredit: Supplied
    Boxer Amir is trying to heal the rift with his wife after his sexting scandalCredit: Supplied
    On a social media clip he said ‘she loves G Wagons so I wanted to surprise her’Credit: Supplied
    On a social media clip he said: “She loves G Wagons so I wanted to surprise her.”
    He added: “Hope you like it”.
    But Faryal’s cool expression said it all.
    It came just a week after she gave the former world champ his marching orders after The Sun on Sunday revealed last month he had been sexting bridal model Sumaira, 25.
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    And last week we told how Amir had romped with a 30-year-old brunette during a four-month affair.
    A friend said: “Faryal is insistent she won’t be walked over like a doormat.
    “The past few weeks have been incredibly tough for her.
    “She says she feels humiliated by the stories that have been coming out.
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    “Amir has more than his fair share of making up to do before he can even think about moving back into their home.
    “Faryal has taken a lot of crap throughout their marriage and she’s fed up of doing so.”
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    What is Nate Diaz’s boxing record?

    NATE DIAZ will take on YouTube star Jake Paul in a huge boxing clash in Texas TONIGHT.The two will collide in a highly anticipated bout to settle their long-standing online feud.

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    Diaz is now a free agent after leaving the UFC in September after a fantastic career in MMA.
    His opponent Jake Paul has amassed a mammoth of boxing experience, especially against former UFC stars, beating the likes of Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.
    However, ‘The Problem Child’ will be aiming to improve on his last outing after suffering the first defeat of his boxing career against Tommy Fury in February.
    What is Nate Diaz’s boxing record?
    Nate Diaz is set to make his boxing debut against Jake Paul, meaning the former UFC star currently has no official record.
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    The MMA star does, however, possess an impressive record in the UFC, with 22 wins and 13 losses over the course of his career.
    Diaz became a popular name amongst fans after he submitted Conor McGregor back in 2016.
    Now, he has the task of successfully completing the transition from MMA to boxing and beating Jake Paul, something many have tried and failed to do in the past.
    When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?

    Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be on Saturday, August 5th
    The undercard is set to begin at 1am BST.
    Depending on the length of the undercard fights the main event is expected to take place at around 4am BST.
    The venue will be the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas.

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    What’s been said?
    Jake Paul said: “My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations.
    “Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable when all I am is more focused than ever. My team wanted me to take an easy fight like KSI next, but that’s not how I am built.
    “Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long.”
    Paul, who is 6-1 in the ring, continued: “People tell me Nate has been training with Andre Ward for years. That he has insane stamina. That he refuses to back down. Good for f***ing Nate.
    “I haven’t forgotten about the slap backstage in Arizona, and on August 5, a Problem Child is going to piece up and knock out the Stockton G.”
    Diaz beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September in the last fight of his deal with the MMA company.
    Boxing has been a staple throughout the 37-year-old Diaz’s near two-decade career.
    He has had a hugely successful MMA career with 22 fights and a victory over Conor McGregor.
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    Diaz said: “Besides Canelo he’s the biggest thing in boxing. I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.
    “I f***ed up Conor for acting out and now here I am again, like a Super Hero of the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Fight game.” More

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    Jake Paul tells Drake he is ‘losing his bet’ as rapper places huge $250,000 bet on YouTuber’s fight with Nate Diaz

    JAKE PAUL has warned rap superstar Drake that he’s going to scupper his jaw-dropping wager on Nate Diaz.Drizzy has bet a staggering $250,000 on the former UFC lightweight title challenger to hand YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul his second successive loss early tomorrow morning.
    Jake Paul will face Nate Diaz in a crossover boxing match on Sunday morningCredit: GETTY
    Rap superstar Drake has placed a whopping $250,000 on Diaz beating the YouTuberCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHAMPAGNEPAPI
    Paul got wind of the bet and vowed to scupper it in emphatic fashionCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
    And it didn’t take long for Paul to get wind of the Canadian’s stunning wager, which the rapper shared on his Instagram page.
    Along with a mock-up poster of himself holding Diaz’s severed and bruised head, The Problem Child wrote: “Drake losing his bet.”
    Paul and Diaz, 26 and 38 respectively, took part in a heated final face-off at Friday’s weigh-ins.
    MMA iconic Diaz was so fired up he even tried to KICK Paul but was prevented from doing so.
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    Paul then feigned slapping the Stockton slugger before performing a throat-slitting gesture to the baying crowd.
    In his final pre-fight interview, a pumped-up Paul said: “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough.
    “Boo yourself, virgins!
    “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough, Nate’s a dog and tomorrow I’m dog walking that b***h.
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    “I’m putting him on a leash, walking him back to his cage and I’m f***ing him up.”
    Diaz, meanwhile, said: “Shout out to everyone for the love and support.
    “No matter how the fight goes, this mother f***er can’t really fight!”
    Social media sensation Paul will look to return to the win column after getting his first taste of defeat in February.
    The former Disney star suffered a split decision to bitter rival Tommy Fury in their lucrative Saudi showdown, his first against a professional boxer.
    Future UFC Hall of Famer Diaz, meanwhile, will look to pick up his first win in the professional boxing world since leaving the UFC late last year. More

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    Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz net worth combined – how their career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of super-fight

    JAKE PAUL and Nate Diaz will trade blows in a boxing match this weekend – but many fight fans are wondering how their bank balances compare.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul will welcome Diaz to the squared circle in a Dallas dust-up in the early hours of Sunday morning.
    Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will throw down in a Dallas dust-up on Sunday morningCredit: DAZN
    Paul made the majority of his millions via social media before he started boxingCredit: GETTY
    Diaz made his millions fighting in the UFCCredit: GETTY
    Ex-Disney actor Paul will look to use the former UFC star as a stepping stone back to the win column following defeat in his February grudge match with Tommy Fury.
    Diaz, meanwhile, will look to make himself an even more lucrative free agent by handing The Problem Child his second straight defeat.
    MMA legend Diaz is expected to receive the biggest purse of his entire combat sports career for his clash with Paul.
    But his career earnings and net worth are understood to pale in comparison to his rival’s.
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    What is Jake Paul’s net worth
    According to Forbes, social media sensation Paul, 26, is worth just shy of £30million ($38m).
    Paul amassed the majority of his wealth through YouTube and other social media platforms long before he set foot inside a boxing ring.
    But he’s said to have pocketed numerous seven-figure purses since lacing up the gloves, with reports claiming he earned more than eight figures for his Saudi showdown with Fury.
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    Diaz’s net worth, meanwhile, is said to be just over £6million ($8m).
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    Almost the entirety of Stockton slugger’s net worth has been amassed from his 15-year UFC career, where he took part in some of the biggest fights in the sport’s history.
    Although his business ventures outside of fighting have also help top up his overall worth.
    Diaz, 38, took part in one of the biggest fights in UFC history in the summer of 2016 – a rematch with Conor McGregor.
    The fan favourite banked a cool guaranteed purse of £1.5million ($2m) for his majority decision defeat to The Notorious.
    But his overall purse would have been topped up by his respective cut of the global sales for the pay-per-view – which generated 1,650,000 buys.

    Paul goes into his clash with Diaz with KOs of former UFC stars Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley on his resume.
    And he plans to add Diaz’s name to that list in brutal fashion, telling TMZ: “The lion lost.
    “I’ve retreated back into the jungle, I took notes of everything.
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    “I got better, I trained, and now this lion is going to come out and maul this dude.
    And he’s gonna have to pay—he’s gonna have to pay for all this hard work, all this sacrifice I’ve made in this camp.” More