Nate Diaz has announced that he’s accepted a rematch with Jake Paul, signaling that the two may soon face off once more.
The update came through Diaz’s social media late Tuesday, where he shared a photo from their first encounter and added the caption, “Fight accepted. You’re dead.” Their previous meeting took place in August 2023, with Paul earning a unanimous-decision victory in a ten-round bout.
The timing of Diaz’s post coincided with the sudden cancellation of Jake Paul’s November 14 event in Miami. The original matchup with Gervonta “Tank” Davis was pulled after Davis faced new allegations involving an assault at a Miami Gardens strip club. Davis’s prior history of domestic-violence cases led Paul’s promotion, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), to cancel the fight, saying they would not support anyone facing such accusations.
Paul’s Miami Event Halted
The withdrawn Davis bout left Paul without a confirmed opponent for his Netflix-broadcast fight at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Speculation over possible replacements spread quickly online. Among the suggested names was former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who publicly dismissed the idea and exchanged a few heated words with Paul on social media.
As the discussion continued, Diaz’s declaration reignited attention around their rivalry. The first Paul-Diaz bout drew over half a million pay-per-view buys, showing that interest in a rematch remains strong.
Diaz’s Recent Boxing Run
Since that 2023 meeting, Diaz has stayed active in combat sports. He notched his first professional boxing victory in July 2024 by defeating Jorge Masvidal via majority decision — a rematch of their “BMF” title fight from UFC 244. That win evened Diaz’s boxing record at 1–1.
Jake Paul, balancing his fighting career with his role as promoter under MVP, has said he intends to return to the ring later this year, though no official opponent has been announced.
Paul Responds to Diaz
After Diaz’s acceptance post began circulating, Paul publicly praised the Stockton native for being ready to compete on short notice.
“Nate Diaz is a f—ing G,” Paul wrote. “It isn’t meant to be, but respect for willing to step up on two weeks’ notice. So many p—ies at the top of this sport with excuses.”
Paul’s comments drew positive reactions from fans who noted the mutual respect between the two fighters despite their long-running feud.
At present, neither camp has finalized details such as date or venue. Still, Diaz’s public acceptance and Paul’s acknowledgment have sparked new interest in what could be one of 2025’s most anticipated boxing events.
