“Gangster brothers fighting again” – Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal rematch to happen in boxing; fight fans stunned at surprising reports

Jorge Masvidal, a former welterweight championship contender, will make his professional boxing debut against fellow UFC veteran Nate Diaz in a highly anticipated rematch. The fight is set for March in Las Vegas, Nevada, and marks a huge step for Masvidal. He declared his retirement from mixed martial arts in April 2023 after his loss to Gilbert Burns.

Speculation about Masvidal’s likely comeback to combat sports has circulated, and latest sources reveal that the Florida-based fighter will return to the ring, this time against Diaz in boxing. Happy Punch published the news on their official X account. This is what they posted:

BREAKING: Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal boxing match confirmed. March in Las Vegas. The UFC has given the green light, sources tell Happy Punch.

Happy Punch via X

Nate Diaz quit the UFC in November 2022 following a submission victory against former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson. Diaz made his professional boxing debut fighting YouTube boxer Jake Paul in Texas, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss.

This rematch comes about after Jorge Masvidal and Diaz faced off at UFC 244 in November 2019. In that historic clash, Masvidal claimed the symbolic BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) championship with a third-round doctor’s stoppage TKO win against Diaz at Madison Square Garden.

Fight fans react to the prospective bout between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal

The announcement of a boxing rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz has sent shockwaves across the combat sports industry. Fans anxiously anticipating this meeting of UFC veterans have voiced their feelings on social media.

One common reaction among fight fans is the excitement of seeing two great MMA fighters convert to professional boxing. Some fight fans feel that this would be a rematch for the actual BMF. Others felt like these were the actual gangsters that were going to enter the ring once again. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans: 

Official information like the location, weight class, and round limit remain unknown. Fight fans are left with plenty of room for speculation and discussion. The March fight between Masvidal and Diaz has become a focal point in the combat sports world.

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