Self-proclaimed versatile fighter Nate Diaz confidently predicts defeating Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in a “genuine” MMA-style fight.
Nate Diaz directs aggressive words towards Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
It seems that Diaz believes he has what it takes to conquer the heavyweight boxing superstars in a true fight. Diaz is widely recognized as one of the most prominent figures in the history of combat sports. He was a prominent figure in the UFC from 2007 to 2022 and notably emerged victorious in the TUF Season 5 lightweight competition. Recently, he has been pushing for his trilogy bout with an unnamed opponent at UFC 300.
Meanwhile, Fury holds the lineal and current WBC heavyweight championship in boxing. Joshua, on the other hand, is a former unified heavyweight champion who is currently striving to regain his former glory. Following his departure from the UFC in 2022, Diaz (21-13 MMA) has had one fight, resulting in a decision loss in crossover boxing. However, he is confident that he can defeat either ‘The Gypsy King’ or ‘AJ’ in an MMA fight rather than a boxing match.
Diaz made these remarks during a conversation with a social media influencer. Recently, the duo gained attention when Diaz used a derogatory term to insult a 27-year-old individual during a collaboration with a controversial streamer. This individual has an ongoing feud with Diaz and is a well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. The individual had previously challenged the controversial streamer to an MMA fight due to issues of bullying.
Diaz’s comments about potentially defeating Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in a “real fight” have sparked controversy.
Diaz’s choice of words regarding the current ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling titleholder has garnered significant attention. The former UFC lightweight/welterweight has consistently maintained that MMA is more akin to a street fight than boxing, and he stands by this assertion with his provocative statements.
Nate Diaz, a veteran of the UFC who is now a free agent, recently ventured into the world of boxing. In his professional boxing debut, he suffered a defeat against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in August 2023. Despite this setback, Diaz has not shied away from challenging boxing’s heavyweight giants, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. This raises the question of whether he would be open to another boxing match.
Currently, Tyson Fury, the lineal and WBC heavyweight champion, is scheduled to face the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, and The Ring champion on May 18, 2024. This postponed showdown will determine the new undisputed champion in the world of boxing.
Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua will face former UFC champion Stipe Miocic a week earlier.
There are reports that a boxing match between Nathan Diaz and Jorge Masvidal is being planned for later this year. However, Diaz’s representative could not confirm this information.
Similar to Francis Ngannou, Diaz’s second venture into the world of boxing is highly anticipated by fight fans, especially considering his less-than-ideal performance in his first bout. Reports suggest that Nate Diaz, who previously lost to Masvidal in November 2019, may step into the boxing ring later this year. However, in a recent interview, Diaz did not confirm whether he would be fighting Masvidal next.
Nevertheless, the first-ever “BMF” champion did suggest that he would knock out Diaz if they were to meet again. Only time will tell if this matchup materializes and if Masvidal’s prediction holds true.
According to the Source firstsportz.com