Nate Diaz confirms boxing debut won't keep him away from UFC return

Former UFC championship contender Nate Diaz is gearing up for an exciting professional boxing debut in Dallas, Texas. He will face the 6-1 professional boxer Jake Paul. While the clash inside the squared circle is generating buzz, Diaz has assured fans that this boxing venture will be just a brief outing, with his eyes firmly set on returning to the UFC in the near future.

Diaz is known for his gritty fighting style and outspoken personality. He has had a successful career in the UFC competing in both the lightweight and welterweight divisions. He has fought for the undisputed lightweight championship and secured a victory in The Ultimate Fighter 5. His most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 279 in September of last year when he submitted Tony Ferguson with a fourth-round guillotine choke.

Taking on the YouTube sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul, this weekend at the American Airlines Center. Diaz is stepping into the boxing world for the first time. While this matchup has garnered attention Diaz has made it clear that he plans to make a swift return to the UFC after his boxing debut.

Nate Diaz confirms boxing debut won’t keep him away from UFC return

“Yeah, probably,” Diaz responded when asked about his MMA return after the fight with Jake Paul. “I’m not thinking past this [fight on Saturday] right now. I said I’ll get that done and then know what I’m gonna do. I have ideas I’m committed to.”

Diaz’s commitment to MMA is evident, and he has some intriguing options waiting for him in the Octagon. He confirmed his intentions to settle the score with former two-weight champion Conor McGregor in a highly anticipated third clash between the two rivals. Additionally, Dustin Poirier, the former interim lightweight titleholder and headliner of UFC 291, expressed his desire to fight Diaz, offering another enticing route back to the promotion.

While Diaz is excited about his boxing debut he knows where his heart truly lies in mixed martial arts. His boxing venture is an opportunity to test his skills in a new setting. It won’t keep him away from the sport he has dedicated his career to.

“It’ll probably either be back in the UFC or do something like this [points to a boxing ring] in an MMA style,” Diaz stated, emphasizing his commitment to returning to the Octagon.

The boxing world may get a taste of what Diaz is capable of but his loyal MMA fans can rest assured that he has no plans to stray far from his home turf. Diaz’s return to the UFC is eagerly awaited and his potential matchups with McGregor and Poirier have fight fans excited for what’s to come.

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