YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, Jake Paul, stirred quite the controversy as he claimed victory over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz to a hostile Texan crowd, uttering the words that are now setting the internet aflame, “boo if you’re a virgin.”
Audiences flocked to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, witnessing a brutal sporting spectacle as Paul squared off against Diaz in a highly-anticipated crossover fight.
Despite securing a one-sided points victory, the YouTube champ was far from heralded as the hero.
As the raucous crowd hurled insults and chants aimed at belittling him, Paul maintained his composure and even found a chance to humorously retort.
Paul’s Perfect Comeback.
Paul reveled in his role as the villain, shrugging off the derogatory chants ‘f*** Jake Paul’ that echoed around the arena.
When his hand was raised in victory, the booing intensified, but Paul didn’t miss a beat. He channeled the hostility, responding off-hand during his post-match interview with the cheeky taunt, “boo if you’re a virgin,” drawing attention from all corners, going viral across internet platforms.
Signaling the dominance in his boxing bout, Paul dealt a significant blow to Diaz in the fifth round of the ten-round contest.
A vicious left hook sent the 38-year old MMA star sprawling on the canvas. Showing his resilience, Diaz managed to recover his footing, however, the judges’ scorecards showcased the evident gap between the contestants – Paul emerging victorious with scores of 97-92, 98-91, and 98-91.
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Rematch Challenge.
After the eruptive showdown, Paul made a firm stand, desiring to face Diaz on different grounds. He offered a follow-up cage faceoff under MMA rules, proposing a rematch with a whopping $10m incentive.
However, Diaz’s response was cautious at best, mentioning a few of his successful MMA moves in their boxing bout but not fully committing to the challenge.
An unforgettable spectacle extended beyond the ring, where the ever-controversial Jake Paul took his victory with a provocative jest, titillating an already riled up crowd.
His focus now shifts to a potential MMA meetup with Diaz, leaving fans on edge for what comes next in this ongoing sports saga.
