25 combat sports stars predict Diaz vs. Paul boxing match: ”Diaz slaps his head off”

The highly interesting boxing clash between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz is one of the most hyped fights of the summer.

Click “Next” to check out how MMA fighters predict the exciting boxing match!

Conor McGregor

Pick: Diaz

Conor McGregor thinks his old rival will stop Jake Paul in his tracks.

”I think Nate Diaz slaps his head off and I’m looking forward to seeing it,” McGregor says.

Jorge Masvidal

Pick: 50/50

Jorge Masvidal thinks both fighters got what it takes to win tomorrow.

”I’m very interested to see this fight,” Masvidal says. ”I feel like either one of the can win.”

Dustin Poirier

Pick: Paul

UFC fan favorite Dustin Poirier got Paul all the way.

”Jake is a big atheltic young kid, if I had to put money on it I would put it on Jake,” Poirier says.

Max Holloway

Pick: Diaz

Max Holloway thinks the former UFC title challenger will transition well to boxing.

”You gotta roll with the O.G Nate,” Holloway says. ”I think he does well. He’s a boxing based guy in MMA.”

Sean O’Malley

Pick: 50/50

Sean O’Malley believes the fight will be more competitive than people think.

”How hard Nate’s going to train for this fight is what it’s coming down to,” O’Malley says. ”He’s not going to want to lose to Jake Paul.”

Anderson Silva

Pick: 50/50

Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson ”Spider” Silva has a hard time picking a winner.

“It’s very hard to say who wins, because both are good fighters. Nate is more experienced, he has good boxing and good cardio. I respect both,” Silva says.

Cory Sandhagen

Pick: Paul

Top ranked bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen thinks ”The Problem Child” will get his hand raised on Saturday.

”Jake Paul,” Sandhagen says.

Stephen Thompson

Pick: Paul

The fact that ”The Problem Child”

”Jake Paul all day,” Thompson predicits.

Bobby Green

Pick: Diaz

Bobby Green thinks Jake Paul doesn’t have the skills to beat a seasoned fighter like Nate Diaz.

”Wait until he puts that size on, he’s going to have some power too. I think he might sleep Jake,” Green predicts.

Anthony Smith

Pick: Paul

Former UFC light heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith wants Nate Diaz to win.

”Probably Jake Paul but I’m going to say Nate Diaz though. Because that’s what I want,” Smith says. ”But probably Jake Paul.”

Mackenzie Dern

Pick: Diaz

Strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern thinks her old MMA colleague will win the fight.

”Diaz,” Dern says.

Shane Burgus

Pick: 50/50

PFL fighter Shane Burgus thinks the amount of rounds could work in Jake Paul’s favor.

”I think his (Paul) cardio holds up for eight rounds,” Burgus says. ”It’s like 50/50 for me.”

Alex Morono

Pick: Diaz

UFC fighter Alex Morono believes Jake Paul is a tough opponent but hopes Diaz gets it done on Saturday.

”I’ve got to be rooting for the MMA guy,” Morono says.

Chase Hooper

Pick: Paul

Lightweight Chase Hooper thinks the fight will be stopped by the doctors.

”Boxing is kind of weird, they might stop it for a cut,” Hooper says. ”Even with the boxing gloves I see him (Diaz) getting cut.”

Chris Daukaus

Pick: Diaz

Light heavyweight Chris Daukaus got high hopes for the Stockton fighter.

”I like Nate a lot,” Daukaus says.

Geoff Neal

Pick: Diaz

Welterweight Geoff Neal got Nate Diaz as the winner.

”Nate is better skill-wise than Jake Paul,” Neal says. ”I go with Nate by decision.”

Neil Magny

Pick: Diaz

Welterweight veteran Neil Magny has high hopes for his former UFC colleague.

”The MMA guy needs to win, Nate Diaz,” Magny says.

Drew Dober

Pick: Diaz

UFC lightweight Drew Dober wants Paul to lose.

”My heart for Diaz,” Dober says.

Eddie Hearn

Pick: Paul

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes Paul will defeat Diaz in their upcoming fight.

“If you’re asking me, I think Jake Paul beats him comfortably, but you will know more about his boxing ability,” Hearn says. ”I really hope Nate Diaz wins, and I really like Nate Diaz.”

Matt Frevola

Pick: Paul

Lightweight Matt Frevola is dead certain on the outcome of Saturday’s main event.

”Jake Paul is going to sleep him,” Frevola predicts.

Modestas Bukauskas

Pick: Diaz

Light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas got the MMA veteran winning the bout.

”Nate Diaz surely. He’s got incredible pressure,” Bukauskas says.

Miranda Maverick

Pick: Paul

Flyweight contender Miranda Maverick has her money on ”The Problem Child.”

”That’s hard. I honestly think Jake Paul is going to win that,” Maverick says.

Max Griffin

Max Griffin thinks Nate Diaz will defeat Jake Paul.

”I got Nate,” Griffin says.

Cody Stamann

Pick: Paul

UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann believes Nate Diaz won’t care so much about the fight.

”I don’t think he’s going to take it seriously at all,” Stamann says.

Vanessa Demopoulos

Pick: Diaz

Vanessa Demopoulos supports her fellow MMA colleague.

”Nate needs to win that,” Demopoulos says.

This is Jake Paul

• Age: 26
• Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
• Reach: 76 in (193 cm)
• Stance: Orthodox
• Pro boxing record: 6-1

”Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long,” Paul said about the upcoming boxing bout.

This is Nate Diaz

• Age: 38
• Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
• Reach: 76 in (193 cm)
• Stance: Southpaw
• Pro boxing record: 0-0

”Besides Canelo he’s the biggest thing in boxing,” Diaz said about the fight. ”I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.”

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