DAZN and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced an arrangement with ESPN and Top Rank, which will see the fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz available for purchase on ESPN+ PPV in the United States, in addition to DAZN PPV.
The Paul vs. Diaz showdown will take place on Saturday, August 5, live at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas.
ESPN+ subscribers can purchase the $59.99 PPV here, separate streaming subscription required.
“We are excited to offer fans this one-of-a-kind combat sports event on ESPN+ PPV, which is the result of incredible collaboration between ESPN, DAZN, MVP and Top Rank,” said Matt Kenny, vice president of programming and acquisitions at ESPN. “We look forward to a great event on August 5.”
Over the last 18 months, Paul and Diaz have traded scathing public jabs about a potential fight. Paul (6-1, 4KO’s) will be out for revenge as he prepares for his first fight since his split-decision defeat against Tommy Fury. The Cleveland native is promising to silence the critics with a spectacular KO against the combat sport icon.
Diaz, who makes his boxing debut, regularly sparred undefeated Hall of Fame boxer Andre Ward during his career. Diaz has won 22-fights as a pro, including devastating Conor McGregor with a 1-2 that lead to the Irishman’s first loss in the UFC.
“This arrangement demonstrates DAZN’s, MVP’s, ESPN’s and Top Rank’s commitment to bring the fragmented combat PPV market together to deliver one of the biggest PPV events of the year to fight fans on August 5,” said Joseph Markowski, CEO North America, DAZN Group.
“DAZN is committed to bringing the biggest and best fights to the widest possible audience. We will work with all broadcasters, platforms and promotional companies to deliver the most entertaining and anticipated matchups.”