Jake Paul challenges Conor McGregor to boxing match in Dublin

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Jake Paul has called out UFC double Champion Conor McGregor, challenging him to a co-main event boxing match in Dublin

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Following the main event bout between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, UFC fighter Conor McGregor was asked who will win Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz boxing match

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McGregor has a 1-1 record against Diaz, fighting twice in 2016

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Having experienced what it’s like to be in the ring with the MMA scrapper, McGregor said:

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“I think Nate Diaz slaps the head off [Jake Paul], and I’m looking forward to it.”

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Shortly after the prediction, Jake Paul took to Twitter to exchange words with McGregor

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“I’m a better boxer than you, Conor,” Paul stated. “[I’ll] do what you couldn’t and knock Nate out.”

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After Nate, let’s box as the co-main event the same night as Katie Taylor VS. Amanda Serrano in Dublin,” Jake laid down the challenge.

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Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz betting odds released

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