Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul is a boxing match that has been talked about for some time as Diaz's UFC contract looks close to coming to an end. Jake Shields, Diaz's training partner, recently spoke out on what it would take to book the fight.

Jake Shields recently spoke to Helen Yee and the UFC vet was asked about the boxing match. He doesn't seem to think Jake Paul deserves the opportunity to go up against someone with that much experience in the game.

“I don’t think he’s earned it (Jake Paul). Not that Nate wouldn’t fight him. Nate by far is the bigger star, more accomplished, has done so much more. So it’s a fight Jake Paul would have to chase and make it worth his while.”

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There is a way the fight could be booked though. Nate Diaz would have to be out of the UFC but Jake Shields sees a way Jake Paul could earn an opportunity to face him.

“Probably if he wins a couple more boxing matches. Nate obviously needs to be out of his contract as well. And it would have to be a great payday. Imagine.. money talks, you know. If he offers enough money it would be a lot more likely to get interest. He’s not going to fight him for 5 or 10 million.”

“He’s going to have to offer a real payday.”

It will have to be seen if the UFC veteran opts to head into boxing and potentially face Jake Paul. The most important thing appears to be money.