Former UFC championship challengers and prior foes, Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz are set to rekindle their rivarly this summer in a professional boxing match on June 1. in Inglewood, California – with the duo confirming a 175 pound light heavyweight clash is set for a bout sanctioned for 10 rounds.
Masvidal, a former undisputed welterweight title challenger twice under the banner of the UFC, first fought Stockton veteran, Diaz back in 2019 at Madison Square Garden, winning the inaugural symbolic BMF title with a third round doctor’s stoppage TKO win over The Ultimate Fighter winner.