UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a long-awaited next month, but there is a twist.
Diaz and Masvidal, both 39, fought at UFC 244 back in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.
Many called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight.
Instead, the American bruisers will lock horns in a 10-round boxing bout.
The two fighters have only ever boxed once professionally throughout their celebrated careers.
Masvidal stepped inside a boxing ring back in 2005 when he beat Joseph Benjamin whereas Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.
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When does Diaz vs Masvidal take place?
Masvidal and Diaz will now take place on Saturday, July 6 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The fight was originally set for June 1 but was moved to avoid a clash with UFC 302.
The card kicks off from 11pm BST time with the main event expected to get underway from 5am BST/ midnight ET.
How can I watch?
Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on DAZN in the UK for £24.99.
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And of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.
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Diaz vs Masvidal undercard
Daniel Jacobs is taking on Shane Mosely Jr in the co-main.
- Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, 10 rounds
- Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr., 10 rounds
- Chris Avilla vs. Anthony Pettis, 6 rounds
- Amado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia, 8 rounds
- Devin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa, 8 rounds
- Luciano Ramos vs. Dan Hernandez, 4 rounds
- Alan Sanchez vs. Luis Lopez, 8 rounds
- Steven Dunn vs. Gabriel Costa, 4 rounds
- Ken Lopez vs. Andres Martinez, 6 rounds
- Jose Aguayo vs. Bryce Logan, 6 rounds
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
