Jake Paul opens as favorite against Nate Diaz after massive PFL signing

Earlier this week, YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul announced his long-awaited entry into the realm of MMA by signing with the Professional Fighters League (PFL).

'The Problem Child' is starting a new division in the promotion, called 'Super Fight', which will host pay-per-view bouts between popular superstars to bring in the maximum of paying customers.

Since signing with the MMA organization, Jake Paul offered UFC superstar Nate Diaz a unique two-fight deal. As per the deal, the duo would first lock horns in the boxing ring, which would then be followed by an MMA fight in the PFL after six months.

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Unsurprisingly, given his recent track record, the 25-year-old has opened as the favorite for a potential boxing fight, while the odds are heavily skewed towards Diaz for their dance in the octagon.

As per the projected odds given by BetOnline, Paul is the -300 favorite against the Stockton Native (+240 underdog) for the boxing bout, while Diaz is the -1000 massive favorite to triumph against 'The Problem Child' (+550 underdog) in MMA.

The celebrity boxing star currently holds an undefeated pro record of six wins. He holds victories against MMA greats such as Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley. Diaz, on the other hand, is yet to step into the squared circle as a pro.

In the realm of MMA, Diaz holds a clear advantage. The seasoned UFC veteran holds an enviable record of 21 wins against 13 losses, while 'The Problem Child' is yet to make his octagon debut.

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Jake Paul's Super Fight division to dish out humongous payments for fighters

In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Jake Paul announced that the newly minted PFL Super Fight division would share at least 50% of the pay-per-view proceeds with the fighters performing under the category.

The internet celebrity added that fighters would also be able to monetize their own sponsorships deals unlike in the UFC. He said:

"With the launch of the new PFL Super Fight division, our fighters will be receiving 50% of the revenue. Yes! you heard that correctly, a true 50-50 partnership with fighters that still allows them to be individuals and even monetize their own sponsorship deal, which as we know isn't allowed in the UFC."

Watch Jake Paul detail the revenue share system in the newly minted division below:

The news could entice many prominent names in the sport to shift their sights to the PFL since the revenue share on offer for the fighters completely dwarfs that of major promotions like the UFC.

According to a New York Times article, UFC fighters earn a maximum of 20% of the pay-per-view shares.