JAKE PAUL has confirmed his Texas tussle with Nate Diaz will be a ten-rounder.
The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the former UFC lightweight title challenger in a Dallas dust-up on August 5.
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Problem Child Paul has agreed to the stipulation changeGETTY
Paul’s clash with the youngest Diaz brother was initially slated to be for eight rounds.
But after public protestations from fan favourite Diaz, their grudge match will be a ten-round affair.
Paul, 26, tweeted on Tuesday: “10 rounds confirmed. #PaulDiaz August 5th.”
Former Disney star Paul has shown signs of fatigue in the latter rounds during his brief professional career.
But he doesn’t mind stacking the odds against himself in his must-win ring return.
The Problem Child admitted: “If the fight goes to the later rounds, it’s obviously a big advantage for Nate.
“I know that, he knows that (that’s why he made the request), the oddsmakers know that.
“But I don’t give a f**k. I’m all in.”
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Paul’s crossover clash with Diaz will be his first outing since losing his grudge match with Tommy Fury in February.
And he’s eyeing a short night at the office, saying: “I’m ready, it’s not going to go that long.
“I think he’s gonna be sharp for a couple of rounds but there’s nothing he can do to stop me.
“I’m faster, I’m stronger. I’m the better boxer. He’s gonna be coming forward.
“He doesn’t have head movement. He’s trying to pressure me. He’s gonna get diced up.
“I see it ending in four rounds or less.”