Jake Paul says Nate Diaz will be his next fight after Tommy Fury and reveals when it will happen

Jake Paul may have a fight with Tommy Fury on Sunday night, but he is already looking ahead to a clash with Nate Diaz later this year.

The American social media star has revealed that he plans to fight UFC legend Diaz this summer.

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Paul appeared on the and he said about Diaz: "I think they're ready. I'm getting through Sunday and we're going to line that one up ASAP.

"I think that's next, I think that's what the fans want and that's who I want.

"There's been a lot of talk back and forth, but it's time to get down to business."

Paul was then asked when the fight might happen and he said: "Mid-year, maybe some time in the summer."

The former Disney star recently signed a deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) suggesting he will have an MMA fight in the future and that could come against Diaz.

"I want to do one fight boxing, one fight MMA," Paul said.

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"But, I'm not sure if Nate's team is fully aligned on that or I don't know if they realise how serious I am about that. I think they thought I was doing it for hype."

For the time being, however, Paul needs to maintain his focus on Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, as they prepare to clash on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia.

Paul has fought fellow YouTubers, a Basketball player and a host of UFC fighters, but this will be the first time he steps in the ring with a 'real' boxer.

This does not seem to have fazed Paul though, as he recently sent a message to Fury on social media threatening to 'decapitate' him and he also predicted he will win inside four rounds.