Conor McGregor appears to have taken curiosity in Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, now in a monetary manner.
Though the 2 fighters are longtime rivals, McGregor revealed Saturday he plans to wager $500,000 on Diaz to beat Masvidal. The boxing match takes place Saturday at Honda Heart in Anaheim, Calif.
“I’ve determined to place $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight’s boxing match,” McGregor wrote on X earlier than the boxing occasion. “Vary, kind, expertise, solely arms getting used, I can’t see Masvidal inflicting any issues to Nate in a boxing ring by any means. They’re each little mess around dipsh*ts in a combat, mess around bollox, however I really feel Nate does him in EASY right here for actual. $500k will get me again $1,625,000 all in.”
DraftKings at the moment lists Diaz as a +210 favourite, which implies McGregor will pocket $1,050,000 in earnings if he wagers the half-million.
I’ve determined to place $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight’s boxing match. Vary, kind, expertise, solely arms getting used, I can’t see Masvidal inflicting any issues to Nate in a boxing ring by any means. They’re each little mess around dipshits in a combat, mess around bollox, however I…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 6, 2024
McGregor and Diaz shared in two legendary battles contained in the UFC cage. Buzz a couple of potential third assembly between the 2 has persevered for practically eight years.
Since his UFC departure, Diaz has publicly mentioned he plans to return to the promotion finally. McGregor at the moment has two fights left on his present UFC deal, as he heals from a toe harm that has delayed an anticipated bout vs. Michael Chandler.
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