Eddie Hearn, a prominent figure in professional boxing, has expressed his doubt over Nate Diaz’s boxing abilities ahead of his upcoming debut against Jake Paul on August 5th.

While acknowledging Diaz’s skills in MMA, Hearn has stated that his brief clip hitting pads did not instill confidence in him and called the fight a “mismatch” in Paul’s favor.

Hearn humorously offered 3-to-1 odds on a friendly bet for a Diaz victory, citing his familiarity with professional boxing and his lack of confidence in Diaz’s ability to translate his MMA boxing to the ring. Despite the potential for a bluff from Diaz, Hearn predicts that the fight will not go past four rounds.

Overall, Hearn’s comments reflect the challenges of transitioning from one combat sports discipline to another.