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      Nate Diaz vows to beat Jake Paul’s ‘f***ing ass’ in rematch and calls out UFC star Leon Edwards after Jorge Masvidal win

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      NATE DIAZ set his sights on avenging losses to Jake Paul and Leon Edwards after ticking Jorge Masvidal off the list. Diaz was beaten by current UFC welterweight champion Edwards in 2021 – a year after he walked out on the promotion. Nate Diaz called out Jake Paul for a rematchJake Paul beat Nate Diaz in 2023Credit: Most Valuable Promotions/Ester LinHe proceeded to make his boxing debut against YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul last August but it ended in a points defeat. Diaz decided to stick around to rematch Masvidal in the boxing ring after his stoppage loss in the octagon in 2019. And he walked away with bragging rights after winning the boxing rematch via majority-decision. Diaz roared: “I’m gonna beat Jake Paul’s f***ing ass.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m down to fight the highest-ranked boxer that I can find.”My main objective has always been to be the best fighter in the world so I want to go back and get the UFC title. “Leon Edwards, Jake Paul and anybody the f*** else, you’re dead.”Paul, 27, cruised to a ten-round points decision over Diaz, 39, and offered him a rematch in the cage. Most read in BoxingThe American put out a $15MILLION offer alongside the Professional Fighters League.So Paul was quick to hit back after being called out by Diaz. Paul wrote: “F*** you Nate Diaz you’re a hoe who ducked my PFL $15m MMA offer.”Masvidal trash too.”Jake Paul’s business partner defends controversial Mike Tyson fightMasvidal called for a rematch in the aftermath of his boxing loss with the scored tied level in their series. Masvidal said: “I thought I won, I thought I hit the harder shots.”He did land more volume but I definitely felt I landed the way, way better shots.”Win or lose, all praise to Jesus Christ, my saviour. And we can do it again, we’re 1-1 so we can definitely run it back in boxing.”I felt I won that one, we can definitely find a place to do it again.”Jorge Masvidal was beaten by Nate Diaz in their boxing rematchCredit: GETTY More

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      Conor McGregor wins huge £1.2MILLION bet after backing UFC rival Nate Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in boxing rematch

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      CONOR McGREGOR made a huge £1.2MILLION after backing Nate Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal beat Diaz in the UFC in 2019 after causing a cut deemed too gruesome to fight on with. Nate Diaz won Conor McGregor over £1m by beating Jorge MasvidalCredit: Getty – ContributorMasvidal was beaten by majority-decisionCredit: Fanmio But it only served to keep the bad blood brewing and the rivalry was renewed five years later in the ring. Before the bout, McGregor shared his huge wager as he tipped old UFC rival Diaz – with whom he is 1-1 with – to get revenge in the ring. He posted: “I’ve decided to put $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight’s boxing match. “Range, form, experience, solely hands being used, I can’t see Masvidal causing any problems to Nate in a boxing ring whatsoever. READ MORE IN MMA”They are both little play around dips***s in a fight, play around bollox, but I feel Nate does him in EASY here for real. $500k gets me back $1,625,000 all in.” Diaz, 39, went on to defeat Masvidal, 39, via majority-decision to bank McGregor the huge wager.McGregor, 35, was beaten by Diaz in March 2016 but won the rematch five months later. It was this time Diaz’s turn to triumph in a rematch as his volume shots prevailed over Masvidal’s power punches. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “It feels good to get the job done, for sure. Mission accomplished.” Masvidal, who called for a rematch, said: “I thought I won, I thought I hit the harder shots. Jake Paul’s business partner defends controversial Mike Tyson fight”He did land more volume but I definitely felt I landed the way, way better shots.”Win or lose, all praise to Jesus Christ, my saviour. And we can do it again, we’re 1-1 so we can definitely run it back in boxing.”I felt I won that one, we can definitely find a place to do it again.”Masvidal called for a rematchCredit: Fanmio More

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      Nate Diaz BEATS Jorge Masvidal to gain revenge for UFC loss with huge win in boxing rematch

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      NATE DIAZ got sweet revenge five years in the making over Jorge Masvidal after winning their boxing rematch. Masvidal was the initial winner via third-round stoppage at UFC 244 in 2019 after Diaz was pulled out with a cut. Masvidal came out in the southpaw stanceCredit: Fanmio It was back and forth actionCredit: Fanmio Diaz was the busier of the twoCredit: Fanmio Masvidal landed the bigger blowsCredit: Fanmio But it forced the bad blood to only brew and almost half a decade later the rivalry was renewed in the boxing ring. It was a back-and-forth affair over ten rounds but the judges in Diaz’s home of California gave the Stockton man the nod. Diaz said: “It feels good to get the job done, for sure. Mission accomplished.”One judge scored the bout even while the other two had it 97-93 and 98-92 in favour of Diaz as Masvidal called for a rematch. READ MORE IN BOXINGMasvidal said: “I thought I won, I thought I hit the harder shots.”He did land more volume but I definitely felt I landed the way, way better shots. “Win or lose, all praise to Jesus Christ, my saviour. And we can do it again, we’re 1-1 so we can definitely run it back in boxing. “I felt I won that one, we can definitely find a place to do it again.” Most read in BoxingMasvidal sprung up the first surprise of the bout when he came out in the southpaw stance – but it did not prevent Diaz from being the busier of the two.Diaz – known for his relentless output – rolled back the clock in the early stages to swarm Masvidal with combinations.Jake Paul’s business partner defends controversial Mike Tyson fightBut after three rounds, Masvidal began to time his overhand left only for Diaz to just walk forward and take it.Heading into the second half of the fight, Masvidal began to land some telling left hands over the top and air-sucking body shots.In round seven, it was his lead right hook that whipped off Diaz’s chin but the veteran Californian replied right back with a barrage of shots.Masvidal might have thought he landed his best shot of the fight in the eighth but Diaz wore it well and put his hands in the air to motion to the crowd.Somehow, Diaz managed to keep up the same relentless pace that he started the bout with during the final two rounds.But Masvidal, as he did throughout, continued to connect with looping hooks and energy-zapping body shots.Eventually, Diaz’s work rate and volume punching was rewarded as he walked away with the majority-decision win. He now stands 1-1 in the boxing ring having lost his debut last August to Jake Paul – a fight he now wants to revisit along with UFC champion Leon Edwards. READ MORE SUN STORIESMasvidal was beaten on pointsMasvidal landed a strong right hookCredit: GettyDiaz was quick to come backCredit: Getty”My main objective has always been to be the best fighter in the world so I want to go back and get the UFC title,” Diaz said. “Leon Edwards, Jake Paul and anybody the f*** else, you’re dead.” More

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      Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for HUGE boxing match

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      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.Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a rematch after the latter won at UFC 244Credit: Splash NewsDiaz has only had one boxing fight that saw him lose to Jake PaulCredit: GettyMany 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.Read More on BoxingWhen 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.Masvidal will meet his MMA rival in a boxing fight this summerCredit: The Mega AgencyHow can I watch?Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on DAZN in the UK for £24.99.Most read in BoxingAnd of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDiaz vs Masvidal undercardDaniel Jacobs is taking on Shane Mosely Jr in the co-main.Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, 10 roundsDaniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr., 10 roundsChris Avilla vs. Anthony Pettis, 6 roundsAmado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia, 8 roundsDevin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa, 8 roundsLuciano Ramos vs. Dan Hernandez, 4 roundsAlan Sanchez vs. Luis Lopez, 8 roundsSteven Dunn vs. Gabriel Costa, 4 roundsKen Lopez vs. Andres Martinez, 6 roundsJose Aguayo vs. Bryce Logan, 6 roundsUFC legend Jorge Masvidal ‘breaks fan’s leg’ with lethal kick that leaves recipient writhing in agony before running away More

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      I’m a UFC icon who went on a four-week bender before losing to Jake Paul, that’s why he beat me, says Nate Diaz

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      NATE DIAZ has claimed he was on the razz for a full MONTH before he threw down with Jake Paul.The former UFC superstar entered the professional boxing world last August to take on the YouTube and social media sensation.Nate entered the boxing world last August to take on Jake PaulCredit: REUTERSThe former UFC star was dropped by the YouTuber in the fifth round of their Texas tussleCredit: REUTERSDiaz claims to have gone on a “four-week bender” before the fightCredit: GETTYAnd like fellow MMA fighters, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva before him, Diaz fell at the hands of The Problem Child.Diaz, 39, was dropped in the fifth round on his way to suffering a lacklustre decision defeat, which he claims was the result of him living his best life a month before fight night.He recently told ESPN: “I went on a four-week bender before the fight.“We trained hard for months on months and we were over it, me and my whole team.READ MORE ON NATE DIAZ”So I sat back and started kicking it. I was over training.”He added: “If it was a scary opponent, you wouldn’t allow yourself to do that.”But it was just easy to go to sleep at night fighting that guy.”But it was good that it happened like that because now it’s necessary to work out, get disciplined, and go back and whip his a**.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNate Diaz rematches former UFC rival Jorge Masvidal this weekendCredit: GETTY“I’m the weakest puncher, and you’re the one that wanted to fight 30lb over my original weight division?”You think I was just trying to sit there and just knock you out? Like throw as hard of punches as I can?Leaving my kids for training camp is tearing me apart but Nate Diaz will pay for it, says Jorge Masvidal ahead of fight”I was just getting through that fight because I was halfway to my potential that day.”Diaz also claims his performance was hindered by a niggling injury, saying: “I couldn’t even really throw a punch.”I was f***ed up. And for two, he was the easiest fight I ever had.”That was the longest fight at the heaviest weight class I ever had. Never got tired. Never got hurt. Nothing.“Even when I got knocked down, I think it was timing because it didn’t hurt, I got up like ‘You good?’ ‘Oh, I’m fine.’ I thought he was pretty weak himself.”Fan favourite Diaz returns to the ring early on Sunday morning for a rematch with rival Jorge Masvidal.Diaz suffered a third-round TKO defeat to ‘Gamebred’ in the inaugural BMF title fight at UFC 244 in November 2019.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd preparations for the rematch have gone swimmingly in comparison to his last fight.When asked how his training camp has been, Diaz said: “A lot better than the last fight, that’s for damn sure!” More

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      Conor McGregor is a diva and a coward – he knows fighting me would be playing with his life, claims Jorge Masvidal

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      JORGE Masvidal claimed “diva” and “coward” Conor McGregor would be “playing with his life” by accepting a fight against him. The two were once linked with what had the potential to be a blockbuster UFC pay-per-view grudge match.Jorge Masvidal fired a dig at Conor McGregorCredit: FanmioMcGregor pictured at Bellator DublinCredit: BellatorBut Masvidal, 39, insists McGregor, 35, would not take the fight back then and will not do so now. He told SunSport: “This fight has the potential to break all types of pay-per-view records and be massive. “But Conor wouldn’t accept this fight before he got extra bitch mode and extra diva mode.” McGregor was due to return in a 170-pound welterweight bout against Michael Chandler, 38, at UFC 303.It would have been his first bout for three years, last fighting in 2021 against Masvidal’s training partner Dustin Poirier, 35. But McGregor – for the first time in his UFC career – was forced to withdraw after suffering a toe injury.”He’s pulled out how many times out of his fight?” Masvidal asked. “How many times has this fight been rescheduled for one reason or another?Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“This is not the first time that this fight falls apart, I think it’s the second or third time.”So that’s the guy that he’s convinced that he could beat. You can’t get him the ring.Jorge Masvidal eyeing ‘insane’ fight which will ‘break all PPV records’ as UFC star draws up huge six-man boxing hitlist-“For a guy like me that he actually has legitimate fear deep down inside for, for my style, for the way that I fight, what I’ve done to Nate (Diaz), what I’ve done to opponents that he has fought as well but it didn’t go exactly his way.“He knows that I’ve got something special and that’s that f**king power and he knows that I’m gonna beat the f**k out of him standing up.“It’s gonna destroy his brand. I’m not gonna take him down and hold him down and he’s gonna be able to be like, ‘Oh if it would have been a stand up match….’“No, no, no, I’m gonna come right, get right in your face, put the pressure on you and break you and make you quit, similar how DP did your ass and he doesn’t need that for his ass again and his brand.“That’s why you’ll see he never mentions my name or anything like that though. “We’re the biggest fight they could possibly made because he knows it’s just a bad day for him in the office.”Masvidal now returns on Saturday to rematch Diaz, 39, in the boxing ring, five years on from his stoppage win in the UFC.Meanwhile, McGregor looks to reschedule his anticipated return as Masvidal fired one more brutal dig.He said: “Would I want that fight? Yeah, I wouldn’t mind, I just wouldn’t hold my breath on it.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Because this coward, if they can’t even get him to fight Chandler with a f**king fractured pinky nail you think he’s gonna f**king fight me? Not a chance.“And he’s convinced he could beat Chandler, he knows, he knows if he gets in there with me, man, he’s playing with his fucking life, you know.”Nate Diaz and Masvidal ahead of their boxing rematchCredit: Ed Diller/Fanmio More

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      Conor McGregor places enormous £365,000 bet as he backs Lionel Messi to ‘follow in my footsteps’ at Copa America

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has played an enormous £350,000 bet on Lionel Messi to win the Copa America.Argentina finished top of Group A at the tournament in the United States.Conor McGregor has made a huge bet on ArgentinaCredit: GettyThe UFC star is backing the team to win Copa AmericaCredit: ReutersHe has staked £350k on them to win the tournamentCredit: Instagram / thenotoriousmmaLionel Scaloni’s side won all three of their matches without conceding a single goal.Argentina headed into the tournament among the favourites, having won the World Cup in 2022.Messi, 37, has only featured in two games so far and has provided one assist.The Notorious is confident that Argentina can go all the way to retain their title.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe UFC fighter has made a bet on the team to win their 16th Copa America worth a staggering £350k.He shared the bet slip on Instagram, which showed that he could be set to win a payout worth £1,003,750.He captioned the post: “The World Cup Champs, Argentina, aim to follow in The Mac’s footsteps by becoming The Champ Champs by lifting The Copa América trophy.”The OG Champ Champ is behind you!”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMcGregor became the first fighter to hold UFC titles in multiple divisions after he beat Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205.Fans reacted to the Irishman’s post as they wished him luck with his eye-watering stake.Sickening moment Uruguay star carried off in neck brace after suffering alarming injury in Copa America clashOne posted: “Best of luck.”A second wrote: “I love you, Notorious. Thanks for trusting us.”A third commented: “Bro bet 1/3 million dollars like nothing.”A fourth said: “Bros onto side missions.”Another added: “You have too much faith bro.”There has already been plenty of drama at the tournament this year.READ MORE SUN STORIESFormer Chelsea star Christian Pulisic was snubbed by referees after he tried to shake their hands after the USA were beaten by Uruguay.West Ham star Lucas Paqueta suffered the misfortune of horror penalty as he blazed his effort over the bar against Paraguay.Inside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch. More

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      Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant signs up to controversial new sport after making boxing debut against Elle Brooke

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      PAIGE VANZANT has announced her controversial new career step.VanZant stunned fans in 2020 when she signed for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship after leaving the UFC.Paige VanZant announced the controversial new career stepCredit: Instagram @paigevanzantVanZant recently made her boxing debut against Elle BrookeCredit: Misfits BoxingThe ex-UFC star also had bare-knuckle boxing boutsCredit: GettyShe left the UFC in 2020Credit: Getty – ContributorShe had two brutal bare-knuckle bouts – losing them both – before taking three years out. But VanZant returned in May to make her boxing debut with Misfits, home to celebrity-style crossover bouts. She was dropped by OnlyFans star Elle Brooke before clawing back a draw. It set up a rematch teased for August but VanZant will be back in action before then. READ MORE IN mmaBecause it was announced during the UFC’s event in Saudi Arabia that the American will compete in Dana White’s Power Slap league. VanZant will take on Christine Wolmarans, a former MMA fighter-turned power slaper on June 28. Power Slap was launched by UFC boss White in 2022 and debuted a year later. Opponents take turns in slapping each other until one is knocked out with a maximum of three rounds where it will instead go to judges’ points.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe concept has been slammed with competitors unable to defend themselves from oncoming blows. Watch 33-stone Power Slap star brutally KO’d… and UFC legend Michael Bisping shockingly predicted itNeurologist Chris Nowinski once reacted to a viral KO: “This is so sad. Note the fencing posture with the first brain injury. “He may never be the same. @danawhite & @TBSNetwork should be ashamed. Pure exploitation. What’s next, “Who can survive a stabbing”?” More