Nate Diaz surprises by defending McGregor: 'Boxers are clowns'

Diaz came to McGregor's defense (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)

It is nothing new for anyone Conor McGregor collects enemies in the world of fighting. One of them is Nate diaz, who has already faced the Irishman on two occasions – he finished in the first and lost on points in the rematch. However, bad boy The American left the rivalry aside when commenting on the rivalry between McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, who will face each other next Saturday, August 26th, in Las Vegas (USA).

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According to the UFC lightweight division, boxers cannot criticize MMA fighters for the simple fact that, according to Nate, their professional companions are more versatile than the athletes themselves in the noble art.

“Boxers are clowns sometimes. I'll never put MMA athletes above boxers when talking about punches, but don't go around saying shit... They say MMA fighters will be embarrassed, which is ridiculous, but we're talking about real fighters, you one-dimensional boxers ! This is reality, you are the ones who will be embarrassed. Now all the boxers are criticizing Conor, saying he will be embarrassed, but that is a very arrogant thing to say. Want to know something that's much more embarrassing? If Floyd were to fight MMA against Conor, it would be much more embarrassing than Conor boxing against him. Floyd would be mounted, he would become a laughing stock, he would be slapped, while Conor would smile and wave to the crowd”, he declared, in an interview with the website “TMZ Sports'.

The fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is one of the most anticipated in combat sports. Money is the highest paid sportsman in the world and should receive an incredible salary of US$300 million, approximately R$915 million. McGregor, who won the UFC belt in two categories, will make his boxing debut. The Irishman will also have an enviable purse and will receive US$100 million, approximately R$315 million.