by Oscar Cabrero/ Boxing Contributor
In a commanding performance on Saturday night in Dallas, Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over Nate Diaz, highlighting the challenge MMA fighters face in the boxing ring. Throughout the fight, Paul showcased superior technical skills, countering
Diaz’s face-first style and slapping combinations with precision and power. Diaz had moments of resistance, but Paul’s relentless cardio and dominant power ultimately secured him the win. Judges scored the fight 97-92, 98-91, and 98-91 in favor of Paul.
After the victory, Jake Paul expressed his interest in facing Nate Diaz in the realm of mixed martial arts, reiterating a $10 million offer from PFL.
The undercard featured a mix of results, with four out of five fights going to the judges’ scorecards, and one finish delivered by 19-year-old prospect Ashton Sylve with a stunning body shot that dropped William Silva in Round 4. Among the other notable results, Amanda Serrano emerged victorious with a unanimous decision over Heather Hardy, and Diaz’s training partner, Chris Avila, secured a unanimous decision win against former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens.