Nate Diaz, who lost his boxing debut to Jake Paul, fired back at Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn’s criticism of the match, threatening to beat any fighter in Hearn’s camp and warning Hearn to stay out of his business.
Nate Diaz, an MMA fighter noted for his bold trash talk, performed inconsistently in his boxing debut against Jake Paul, which occurred on August 5. Despite Diaz demonstrating tenacity in ten arduous rounds that saw him knocked down by “The Problem Child”, Jake Paul, the outcome was not in his favor. This was Diaz’s introductory appearance in the boxing ring after separating from the UFC the previous year, and although not a definitive demonstration of skilled boxing, he did not subject himself to humiliation.
Indeed, the perception of Diaz’s performance is subjective. This is highlighted by Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn’s adverse reaction to the contest of Paul and Diaz. Appearing on The MMA Hour, Hearn denounced what he saw as a subpar display from both competitors. This negative appraisal was met with resistance from Diaz.
In response to Hearn’s criticism, Diaz declared via Twitter that he was capable of defeating any of Hearn’s fighters, no matter their weight class. He also intimated that Hearn himself was not immune from a potential confrontation. Diaz’s future in his fighting career remains nebulous at the moment. He and Paul have expressed the possibility of another fight under MMA rules even before their first event.
Despite the tensions and uncertainties, there is potential for mutual profit for both Hearn and Diaz if they come to an agreement on a unique boxing arrangement. Hearn’s own words on MMA Hour give an insightful perspective on the hotly-discussed fight. He said “It was awful,” and went ahead to express his disappointment about the inability of Jake, the opponent, to use his skills to overpower Diaz. However, Hearn still acknowledged Diaz’s toughness and resilience throughout the contest.