Diaz's suspension (photo) generated mobilization in the world of fights. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
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In recent days, the five-year suspension and fine of almost R$600 imposed by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Nick Diaz after the North American was caught for the third time in an anti-doping test for using marijuana, it generated several demonstrations of support for the fighter not only in MMA, but throughout the sports community. The most recent name to be included in the list of Diaz's supporters was the now former boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who reacted with astonishment upon learning of the punishment imposed on Diaz.
"What?! Leave the guy (Nick Diaz) smoke your marijuana in peace and enjoy your life,” said Floyd, in a video released on his official channel on YouTube. The boxer recently ended his professional boxing career with a record of 49 wins and no losses. In his farewell fight, on September 12th, Mayweather beat Andre Berto in a unanimous decision by the judges.
Several athletes have already shown support and solidarity with Nick Diaz. UFC fighters aljamain sterling, Leslie Smith and Henry Cejudo They have already announced that they will not fight in Las Vegas until the punishment is reversed. Already the UFC's biggest star, Ronda Rousey, said that marijuana should not be a reason for suspension and criticized even the mild suspension of Anderson Silva, who was sentenced to 12 months on the hook.
Watch the video of Mayweather's hilarious reaction below:
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