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YouTuber Jake Paul will face ex-UFC fighter Nate Diaz in a boxing match in Dallas in August.<\/span><\/p>\n Paul, 26, has competed in seven professional fights since 2019, but suffered his first defeat against Tommy Fury in February.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Diaz, 37, competed in the UFC for 15 years before leaving last year.<\/span><\/p>\n “Besides Canelo [Alvarez] he’s the biggest thing in boxing,” Diaz was quoted as saying by Paul’s promotion company Most Valuable Promotions.<\/span><\/p>\n “I’m here to conquer that. I’m the king of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.”<\/span><\/p>\n The bout will be held at 13st 3lbs (84kg), with eight rounds scheduled.<\/span><\/p>\n Paul, who has over 20 million YouTube subscribers, claimed two victories over former UFC fighter Tyron Woodley, as well as one over UFC legend Anderson Silva, before his split-decision defeat by Fury.<\/span><\/p>\n “My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations,” Paul said.<\/span><\/p>\n