ANAHEIM, Calif. – Nate Diaz is all the time planning forward.
Following his majority determination boxing match victory over Jorge Masvidal on Saturday at Honda Middle in Anaheim, Calif., Diaz had a number of names on his mind – all of that are fighters he’s fought previously.
Throughout his in-ring interview with Brian Campbell, Diaz talked about Jake Paul as an thought for a subsequent opponent, however later clarified why his former foe’s title was talked about first.
“(Paul) was simply off the highest of my head that I want to whip his ass,” Diaz informed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a post-fight information convention. “I’d wish to get a win in opposition to Leon Edwards, who’s the very best fighter on the earth proper now at 170.”
Diaz’s subsequent transfer stays unclear. Will it’s boxing or MMA? Nobody is aware of. However one factor is for sure: Diaz desires the fights that may earn him probably the most respect – and probably the most cash.
“That’s the one factor I’ve received in my head, is whoever thinks they’re f*cking tight can get their ass whooped,” Diaz mentioned.
One battle that Diaz shouldn’t be desirous about, nonetheless, is the one he simply had.
Regardless of their head-to-head lifetime fight sports activities document tied at one win apiece, Diaz rejects the notion the time is now for a 3rd conflict with Masvidal.
“That’s an entire different scenario for later,” Diaz mentioned. “I feel we’re 1-0 on one another. He received a win in MMA and I received a win in boxing. Who is aware of what’s going to occur with him… however sooner or later, one thing.”
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