Nate Diaz’s strategy in his boxing match with Jake Paul ultimately didn’t lead to victory, but Diaz had a reason for his approach. Diaz entered the match with a shoulder injury, which he revealed affected his fighting style and performance during the match.
Diaz explained that he was unhappy with the way his coach, Richard Perez, was training him for the match. Diaz’s injury prevented him from fully utilizing his normal boxing techniques. About a month before the fight, Diaz injured his arm, which particularly affected his ability to jab. As a result, he adjusted his strategy to fight closer and contain Paul’s punches, which suited his Mexican boxing style.
Diaz admitted he should have followed a different strategy, but didn’t want to make excuses. He thinks he should have kept his distance, circled and fought from the outside. Despite his injury, Diaz participated in the match and expressed his determination to give his all.
Diaz’s strategy kept the match competitive, but he lost to Paul due to injury and a change in approach. Diaz’s coach praised his determination and admitted that the injury affected his timing and technique. Despite the difficulties, Diaz remained resilient throughout the fight.
Diaz also addressed the weight class of the fight. The fight took place at 185 pounds, which is significantly higher than Diaz’s normal weight when competing in the UFC. He expressed his concerns about the difference in their weights, stating that he would have wanted to train differently if he had known he would be fighting at that weight.
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