In the world of combat sports, predictions can sometimes be as entertaining and divisive as the fights themselves. This holds particularly true when the predictions come from notable figures within the industry. And even more so when they pertain to high-profile, contentious match-ups. A recent example of this phenomenon has emerged in the form of a social media storm surrounding Jake Paul, the YouTube celebrity-turned-professional boxer, and his upcoming fight against seasoned fighter Nate Diaz.

Paul recently disclosed a prediction from none other than former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou, who now fights under the Professional Fighters League (PFL) banner. Ngannou, it turns out, is betting on Diaz to come out on top. Paul’s disclosure of this prediction and his seemingly nonchalant response have added an intriguing layer of drama to an already highly anticipated fight. As with all things controversial, fan reactions have been swift and varied.

Fans react to Jake Paul tweet

Jake Paul’s recent tweet, revealing that Francis Ngannou, former UFC Heavyweight Champion and recent PFL signee, predicts Nate Diaz as the likely winner of their upcoming bout, has elicited a range of reactions from fans. These reactions offer a glimpse into the expectations and speculations surrounding the much-anticipated fight.

One fan took a jab at Jake Paul, suggesting that despite his seemingly nonchalant response to Ngannou’s prediction, he might be “crying inside.”

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Echoing Ngannou’s prediction, another affirmed, “I think everyone has Nate winning.”

Meanwhile, others urged fans to consider the long-standing professional relationship between Ngannou and Diaz. They suggested that Ngannou’s prediction is more a testament to his familiarity with Diaz’s abilities than a slight against Paul.

The tweet read,“He’s been training boxing as well now so probably just training together. I mean bro they was both coworkers for many years so I’m sure they have some kind of relationship.”

One other fan, however, speculated about the course of the fight, predicting, “Honestly think you’re just gonna gas out and he’s gonna slap ya around like he did McGregor. Unless y’all do that 8 rounds only bs then you’ll win in decision. Definitely not knocking out Diaz lol.”

Adding a contrasting perspective, a fan conceded that Diaz would likely beat Paul in an MMA match, but argued that the situation could be different in a boxing match. The tweet read, “In MMA yea Nate beats you in 1. In boxing which he’s never done and not in his prime when you’ve been grinding it in your prime yea you probably win.”

With all these predictions and speculations, it’s clear that the upcoming fight has successfully captured the imagination of fans and fighters alike.

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As we draw closer to the fight day, the question on everyone’s minds is: Will Ngannou’s prediction hold true? Will Nate Diaz beat Jake Paul as many seem to believe? Or will Paul surprise everyone and prove his doubters wrong? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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