Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Boxing Match Confirmed On June 1

Highlights

• Diaz and Masvidal set to rematch in boxing match at 175 pounds on June 1 in Los Angeles Kia Forum.
• Masvidal seeks to prove victory over Diaz was no fluke, vows to dominate and leave no doubt.
• Match available on pay-per-view for $79.99, with an early bird price of $49.99 until April 12.

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are poised for a rematch, this time under the rules of boxing. The two seasoned UFC fighters are scheduled to face off in a 10-round pay-per-view boxing match on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The news was first revealed by MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour and later confirmed by ESPN.

Their previous encounter took place in the MMA realm during the UFC 244 main event on Nov. 2, 2019, at Madison Square Garden, where they vied for the mythical BMF title. Masvidal emerged victorious in that bout via TKO due to a doctor's stoppage. Since the start of the year, Masvidal has been actively pursuing a rematch with Diaz, while Diaz has been focused on returning to the UFC and recently announced his intention to compete at UFC 306. However, despite his UFC aspirations, Diaz is gearing up for his second boxing match following his loss to Jake Paul in his boxing debut last year.

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Jorge Masvidal Issues Threat To Jake Paul And Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Boxing Weight Class And Tickets Info

The Fight Will Likely Be A Blockbuster Event

The match will take place at 175 pounds and will be available on pay-per-view through Fanmio for $79.99, with an early bird price of $49.99 offered until April 12. The event will be presented by the fighters' respective promotional entities, Diaz's Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal's Gamebred Boxing Promotions. Details regarding live event ticket sales will be announced soon.

Diaz concluded his illustrious 15-year tenure with the UFC in 2022 on a high note, securing a victory over Tony Ferguson. Throughout his remarkable career with the organization, Diaz ascended to global stardom after his win over Conor McGregor. His other notable victoriesinclude Anthony Pettis, Jim Miller, Donald Cerrone, Gray Maynard, and Takanori Gomi solidified his legacy as a true pioneer of the sport.

Similarly, Masvidal experienced a meteoric rise to fame during his decade-long stint in the UFC. Challenging for the welterweight title twice and achieving the distinction of delivering the fastest knockout in UFC history with his stunning five-second flying knee finish of Ben Askren at UFC 239 in June 2019, Masvidal became a household name.

Despite announcing his retirement from combat sports last April following a decision loss to Gilbert Burns, Masvidal now returns from his hiatus to boxing.

Jorge Masvidal Wants To Prove His UFC Win Over Nate Diaz Was Not A Fluke

Masvidal Won Via Doctor’s Stoppage Due To A Cut

Masvidal, fueled by a desire to erase any doubt about his previous victory, expressed his confidence in a statement, declaring, "Nate's a dead man walking."

He emphasized his readiness to prove that their last encounter was no fluke and criticized Diaz's skills in boxing, asserting, "He's got no shot at beating me." Masvidal vowed to dominate the rematch, promising to leave no room for doubt about his superiority in the ring.

“If he thought our MMA match was bad, this is going to be much worse. I'm going to drown him. I want to put away any talk that him and I are the same, or that the referee saved the day.”

Masvidal promised the bout with be a thrilling affair in the statement, adding:

“All of that talk ends June 1. Violence and throwing hands are in both of our bloods but as I proved before, I'm a far superior athlete and I'm a meaner fighter. When June 1 comes I'll put all unanswered questions to rest, live for the world to see."