Though Jake Paul won his catchweight boxing match against Nate Diaz, both athletes have been suspended before they may compete again.
On August 5, in Dallas, Texas, YouTuber turned professional boxer, Jake Paul, defeated one of his toughest opponents yet, Nate Diaz.
The two went ten rounds, ending in a unanimous decision in Paul’s favor (97-92, 98-91, 98-91).
Though Paul won his catchweight match against Diaz, both boxers were given a suspension until they are eligible to compete again.
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz were given the same suspension time
Due to medical reasons, both Paul and Diaz were given 31 days of suspension post-boxing match. Though not all of their injuries were reported, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was obliged to suspend the two boxers per customary order.
Neither Paul nor Diaz were left in horrific conditions post-fight. However, Diaz was recognizably injured, as Paul let loose on his opponent’s face.
Though medical suspensions are common in professional athletics that are highly physical, Paul and Diaz won’t be able to professionally box until their 31 days are over.
Various boxers face suspension time after boxing matches
Paul and Diaz weren’t the only boxers to receive a medical suspension, as a variety of others who competed on August 5 were given even longer suspensions for unknown medical reasons. The following is a list of everyone who was given leave post-match.
Jake Paul: Suspended 31 daysNate Diaz: Suspended 31 days
Amanda Serrano: Suspended 31 daysHeather Hardy: Suspended 46 days
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Chris Avila: Suspended 19 daysJeremy Stephens: Suspended 19 days
Ashton Sylve: Suspended 13 daysWilliam Silva: Suspended 61 days
Shadasia Green: Suspended 31 daysOlivia Curry: Suspended 31 days
Alan Sanchez: Suspended 31 daysAngel Beltran: Suspended 31 days
Kevin Newman II: Suspended 25 daysQuilisto Madera: Suspended 46 days
Jose Aguayo: Suspended 13 daysNoel Cavazos: Suspended 31 days
Luciano Ramos: Suspended 13 daysCee Jay Hamilton: Suspended 13 days
What’s next for Jake Paul?
After winning his fight against Diaz, Paul was asked to take Diaz on again in an MMA rematch for $10 million, as that’s what the former champion has been professionally trained in for over fifteen years.
There is no set date or time for the fight, however, Paul made a statement in a post-fight interview regarding the potential match, saying, “I want $10 million PFL, that’s the offer. Let’s run it back in MMA — make it fair. I won one, now it’s your chance in your home territory, MMA, let’s do it.” Diaz then responded to the offer, saying, “Let’s do it.”
