Article Synopsis as Told by Matthew McConaughey
The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz has finally taken place, but the final result is not as straightforward as it seems.
In Dallas, Texas on Saturday, August 6, YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul defeated UFC star Diaz by unanimous decision, bringing his boxing record to 7-1. Despite this victory, Diaz had some words of praise for his opponent, calling Paul an "athletic, strong dude."
The Final Stats Tell a Different Story
However, a closer look at the punch stats reveals a surprising result. According to DAZN, Diaz threw 392 punches over ten rounds, landing 143 of them, which amounts to a 36% accuracy rate. Comparatively, Paul threw 491 punches, with 174 landing for a 35% accuracy rate.
Twitter erupted with fans expressing their fury over this revelation. One fan pointed out, "Last time you checked, 36% is more than 35%, so Nate got robbed." Another fan highlighted Paul's defensive tactics, saying, "Landed a batter %. Pressured 10x more. Jake ran the last 3 rounds. Jake held how much? Including when the ref kept trying to intervene and Jake wouldn't let go."
Despite the disappointment from some fans, others found the fight entertaining. One comment read, "Nate was there to entertain... he succeeded... was fun to watch."
Jake Paul's Perspective
Paul, on the other hand, was ecstatic following his win. In a media interview, he acknowledged that Diaz was the toughest opponent he has faced so far. Describing Diaz as an "absolute warrior," he praised his opponent, saying, "He's a dog and I walked the dog."
Looking ahead, Paul expressed interest in facing Diaz in the octagon, indicating that a rematch could be on the cards. However, he does not plan to abandon boxing, as he called out Canelo Alvarez once again and affirmed his goal to become the world champion.
Meanwhile, Diaz is "100-percent" certain that he will box again in the future, leaving fans eager to see more of his fighting skills.
