Nate Diaz, the former UFC fighter who recently stepped into the boxing ring, has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul fight. Diaz's perspective comes from his long career in combat sports and his recent boxing experience.
Diaz, who made his boxing debut against Jake Paul last August and recently fought Jorge Masvidal, seemed puzzled by the matchup. He said, "Uh, Gervonta is a great boxer, but he's not going to do anything to the damn Jake Paul."
Despite claiming he doesn't have a favorite, Diaz's words suggest he's leaning towards Paul. He pointed out the size difference between the fighters, saying, "Anything can happen, Davis is a tremendous fighter, but he's going to have to put in extra effort to try to beat Paul."
Diaz didn't completely dismiss the fight, though. "It's actually a great fight. I don't hate it, but let's see what happens," he said. However, his assessment of the matchup was clear: "In my opinion, Jake Paul is going to hurt Gervonta Davis. Davis is a little man compared to Paul. I think it's a big mismatch."
The fight has stirred up mixed reactions from fans and experts alike. Davis, the lightweight champion, has never fought above 140 pounds. Paul, on the other hand, has competed in heavier weight classes like cruiserweight and heavyweight.
Diaz's comments add to the ongoing debate about this unusual matchup between a seasoned boxing champion and a YouTuber-turned-boxer. As the fight date approaches, the boxing world will watch with interest to see how this size disparity plays out in the ring.
