MIAMI – Jorge Masvidal and firm are assured, as they head into a brand new, but additionally acquainted problem.
Paulino Hernandez, Masvidal’s longtime putting coach, firmly believes Masvidal goes to shine in his return to boxing when he takes on Nate Diaz in a 10-round boxing on June 1 at Kia Discussion board in Inglewood, Calif.
This can be Masvidal’s first skilled boxing combat since his debut in 2005. It should even be the second time Masvidal fights Diaz, as the 2 competed in MMA again at UFC 244 in 2019 – a combat Masvidal gained by physician’s stoppage TKO to crown himself the inaugural BMF champion.
Hernandez believes these two issues can be key to Masvidal’s success.
“Jorge has already fought in boxing earlier than, so he’s obtained some prior expertise,” Hernandez informed MMA Junkie in Spanish. “He fought as soon as in boxing and gained.
“I believe Jorge has Nate Diaz’s quantity. They know one another, and he is aware of what he brings. They’re combating in boxing, which is completely different since there are not any elbows, knees, or kicks. It’s simply palms, however Jorge is nice along with his palms. He’s well-prepared, and we’re assured that we’re going to win.”
Masvidal plans on competing two extra instances in boxing after the combat in opposition to Diaz. He additionally informed MMA Junkie {that a} UFC return is unquestionably coming in his future.
Hernandez is assured Masvidal will get this comeback began on the fitting foot, and meaning placing away the always-tough Diaz.
“We’re going to win by knockout.”
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