The brand new date has been made official for Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal on Saturday, July 6, Fourth of July Weekend. The outdated UFC rivals sq. off in a boxing match at Honda Middle in Anaheim, CA. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds at gentle heavyweight.
The competition was initially slotted for June 1 at The Kia Discussion board in Inglewood, CA. The postponement of the struggle was reported mid final week. In the present day, Fanmio – the platform to stream the pay-per-view – confirmed the occasion rescheduling.
The primary bout between Diaz and Masvidal goes again to November 2019 in New York at UFC 244. The latter took the win, in addition to the symbolic “BMF” belt, through third-round TKO. The cageside physician deemed Diaz unfit to proceed as a result of a lower over his proper eye.
In his professional boxing debut final August, Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 boxing) dropped a unanimous resolution in opposition to Jake Paul. The 38-year-old Stockton native seems to be to take revenge on his outdated foe, Masvidal.
“He gained the primary struggle, however I’m again for extra. In order that’s what’s popping,” mentioned Diaz. “It is a new struggle and I’m right here to win. That’s what it’s all about. I’ll struggle anybody in any fight sport. We received a struggle and we have now to determine this all out on July 6.”
Jorge Masvidal (35-15 MMA, 1-0 boxing) stepped contained in the ring for the primary time as a professional boxer again in June 2005, taking a majority resolution over Joseph Benjamin. Miami’s 39-year-old promised to “destroy” his subsequent opponent, Diaz.
“Our new date July 6 offers me extra time to coach and do what I used to be going to do earlier than, beat Nate’s a**,” mentioned Masvidal. “Combating on July Fourth Weekend is nice for the followers. Numerous fireworks out and in of the ring. My pictures can be similar to them, blasting off in Nate’s face. I’m going to destroy him that night time, simply you wait and see.”
The co-main occasion on June 1 was anticipated to see a six-round gentle heavyweight bout between Anthony Pettis and Chris Avila. Plus, Sean Garcia and Amado Vargas had been set to go face to face in an eight-rounder at light-weight. As of writing, it’s unclear whether or not these bouts have additionally been rescheduled for the Diaz vs Madvidal 2 undercard July 6.
