Clay Collard was unimpressed with Nate Diaz‘s boxing performance against Jake Paul and expressed frustration over Diaz’s lack of basic boxing skills, while also expressing interest in facing Jake Paul himself in a boxing match in the future.
Clay Collard was disappointed with Nate Diaz’s boxing performance against Jake Paul in August, calling it “garbage” and criticizing Diaz’s lack of boxing fundamentals. Despite Diaz’s history training with high-level boxers, Collard felt that Diaz failed to understand the basics of throwing punches in the fight. This allowed Paul to secure a decisive win without facing significant challenges. Collard expressed his frustration and desire to return to boxing in the future, ideally facing someone like Paul.
As Collard prepares for the main event at the PFL Championship card on Friday, he remains focused on beating Olivier Aubin-Mercier and capturing the lightweight championship and the $1 million prize. Collard is confident in his wrestling and jiu-jitsu abilities, planning to take the fight with Aubin-Mercier round by round and utilizing his submissions and dirty boxing skills. He is determined not to go down easily and is prepared for whatever tactics his opponent may bring to the fight.
Collard desires a future boxing match with someone like Jake Paul, expressing his willingness to face him in the ring and confident in his abilities. He is prepared to continue speaking out and promoting himself to secure the opportunity for a lucrative payday. Despite the disappointment with Diaz’s performance, Collard is focused on his upcoming fight and determined to make the most of the opportunity to compete for the championship.