Jake Paul’s Team Claims He Has Agreed to PFL Fight Against Nate Diaz

Jake Paul won’t be rematching Nate Diaz in the squared circle, but according to his team, the YouTube personality has agreed to face the Stockton, Calif., native under the Professional Fighters League banner.

Diaz recently hinted that a boxing rematch with Paul was in the works by sharing a fight poster on social media. While Paul recently announced his next fight is set for Dec. 15, an opponent has not been confirmed.

“For the record: Jake Paul will not be boxing Nate Diaz again,” read a statement from Most Valuable Promotions. “Nate Diaz and Jake Paul have received an offer from [the PFL] to rematch in MMA in the SmartCage. Jake Paul has accepted the offer.”

For the record: Jake Paul will not be boxing Nate Diaz again.

Nate Diaz and Jake Paul have received an offer from @PFLMMA to rematch in MMA in the SmartCage. Jake Paul has accepted the offer.

— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) October 23, 2023

Paul and Diaz squared off in a boxing match on Aug. 5, with Paul winning via unanimous decision. At the beginning of the year, Paul signed with the PFL to compete in MMA in the organization’s pay-per-view division. He is also a minority equity owner to the parent company. The PFL has not yet announced a debut for the superfight division, but it is expected to launch sometime in 2024.