Nate Diaz is aiming to show his ‘BMF’ credentials in his upcoming boxing match with previous rival Jorge Masvidal.
The 2 fight sports activities veterans will meet within the boxing ring in Inglewood, California on June 1 in a rematch of the inaugural ‘BMF’ title bout in November 2019 at UFC 244. On that event, the bout was known as off on the finish of the third spherical after Diaz sustained facial lacerations courtesy of a Masvidal excessive kick.
However talking to the media on Tuesday in New York, Diaz stated that what occurred within the cage in New York again then could have no bearing once they sq. off in six weeks’ time.
“That is half one often because we’re boxing now,” Diaz stated. “We’re working to go in there and whoop his ass within the boxing ring.
“I knew I’d find yourself again right here and that the time would come. I bought proper again to doing what I needed to do after our first battle. I nonetheless really feel like I’m the actual BMF. I’m gonna proceed on till the tip of time.
“I take each battle significantly. I had too lengthy of a camp for Jake Paul, however this time we’re beginning nearer,” he added of his preparation. “No matter who it’s, we’re taking each battle significantly. I’m not moving into there attempting to get hit. My plan is to hit and never get hit. I’m coming to win. That’s what it’s all about.”
“I’ll battle anybody in any fight sport. We bought a battle to battle and we’ve got to determine this all out on June 1.”