J. Masvidal (left) and N. Diaz (right) before the fight for UFC 244. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Four years after their first meeting, Nate diaz e Jorge masvidal They are hoping to finally put a worthy end to the rivalry created in the UFC. With an eye on venturing into new sports, the athletes agreed to face each other in boxing in March. The information was released by 'Happy Punch', which reinforces that the confrontation will be in Las Vegas (USA).
On the other hand, journalist Ariel Helwani stated that the confrontation is in fact being negotiated, but that upon contacting Zach Rosenfield, a Nate diaz, the representative claimed that he ‘cannot confirm this’.
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There is still no official date or agreement, it is expected that the athletes will soon comment on the matter and announce the next steps for the rematch.
Still under contract with Ultimate, Jorge masvidal was released by the organization to fight against his boxing rival, according to 'Happy Punch'. Retired since his last fight in April 2023, in UFC 287, where he lost to Gilbert Durinho, ‘Jesus das Ruas’ announced his return to combat sports and surprised fans by opting for the noble art instead of MMA.
Diaz (left) suffered a deformed eye in the fight against Masvidal (right). Photo: Reproduction / Facebook ufc
Moreover, Nate diaz He lives with the expectation of avenging the defeat he suffered against his compatriot, when they fought for the UFC ‘BMF’ title. Unlike Masvidal, the athlete has already ventured into professional boxing, where he was surpassed by Jake Paul in the unanimous decision of the judges. At 38 years old, the martial arts star seeks to remain active in the sport.
Nathan Diaz x Jorge masvidal in a boxing match is in fact in the works for later this year, sources say.
First reported by @happypunch.
I asked Diaz’s rep Zach Rosenfield this evening about it, and he said “I can’t confirm that.”
- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 9, 2024
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