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Breaking – Nate Diaz set to fight Jorge Masvidal in boxing clash rematch in Inglewood on June 1

Nate Diaz set to fight Jorge Masvidal in boxing rematch in Inglewood on June 1Former UFC championship challengers and prior foes, Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz are set to rekindle their rivarly this…

Nate Diaz set to fight Jorge Masvidal in boxing rematch in Inglewood on June 1

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. 

Jorge Masvidal

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.

Nate Diaz set to fight Jorge Masvidal in June boxing rematch

And linked with a boxing fight rematch – initially targeted for this month since the beginning of the year, MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani confirmed this evening that Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz will be fighting in a professional boxing match rematch on June 1. in Inglewood. 

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“Breaking: Nathan Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 is a done deal,” Helwani posted on X. “They’ll meet on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, in a 10-round 175-pound light heavyweight boxing match, per both camps. The event will be presented by Fanmio PPV, who also promoted Mayweather x Paul in 2021.”

“The PPV will be available for purchase at Fanmio.com/PPV and Fanmio.com/DiazvsMsvidal for the early pricing of $49.99 until Friday, April 12 (on sale from $79.99). Live event ticket info will be announced shortly. Fanmio will present the event in association with Diaz’s Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Promotions.” 

Sidelined from combat sports since August of last year, Diaz made his professional boxing debut in a decision loss against social media star, Jake Paul in Texas – with the latter going on to book a monstrous fight with former world heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson for July of this year.

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As for Masvidal, the former UFC star called time on his combat sports career last April, after suffering his fourth straight defeat in a one-sided judging blemish to Gilbert Burns on home soil in Miami, Florida. 

Reacting to the confirmation of his clash with Floridian veteran, Masvidal, Diaz urged fans to purchase the pay-per-view for his June 1. fight with the former.

Who wins inside the ring this summer: Nate Diaz or Jorge Masvidal?

Video: UFC Icon Chuck Liddell Says Mike Tyson Would KO Jake Paul in 1 Punch in Fight

The announced boxing match between the legendary Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul has the combat sports world buzzing, and UFC legend Chuck Liddell is the…

The announced boxing match between the legendary Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul has the combat sports world buzzing, and UFC legend Chuck Liddell is the…

Report: Jake Paul – Mike Tyson boxing fight targeted to be sanctioned professional match on July 20

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson targeted to be an officially sanctioned professional boxing match in JulySlated to stand opposite each other in the ring this summer at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, the scheduled…

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson targeted to be an officially sanctioned professional boxing match in July

Slated to stand opposite each other in the ring this summer at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, the scheduled boxing match between Jake Paul, and former world heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson – is currently targeted to be an officially sanctioned professional fight, according to reports this week.

Earlier this month, news broke regarding a July 20. boxing match between 9-1 striker, social media star, Paul, and veteran former world heavyweight champion knockout artist, Tyson, was set for this summer in Arlington, Texas – with global streaming service, Netflix set to broadcast the bout as a non-PPV event. 

Jake Paul – Mike Tyson targeted to be pro bout in July

And developments this week, as revealed by Ariel Helwani, reveal the bout between Paul and Tyson is currently targeted to be an officially sanctioned professional boxing match, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation set to make the final decision regarding the sanctioning of the match.

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“Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is reportedly being targeted to be an officially sanctioned pro boxing match – Texas Commission will make the final decision on this,” Michael Benson posted on X. “If it’s an exhibition, it will be like Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. and still have no headgear. [According to @ArielHelwani]

Returning to the ring for his tenth professional fight earlier this month, Paul turned in a one-sided first round TKO win over former Golden Gloves winner, Ryan Bourland in an overmatch clash in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

As for Tyson, the Fort Greene native has been sidelined from professional boxing since dropping a sixth round knockout loss to Kevin McBride back in 2006. 

Mike Tyson vows to finish Jake Paul in summer boxing match in Texas
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Revered as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers to ever step inside the ropes, Tyson made a brief appearance back inside the squared circle in late 2020, fighting to an official split draw with fellow former world champion, Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout in Los Angeles, California.

Predicting a one-sided win over the soon-to-be 58-year-old, Tyson, Ohio native, Paul claimed he would put the Brooklyn puncher to sleep once and for all.

Jake Paul set to fight Andre August in professional boxing match in December
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Sharing footage of him hitting the heavy bag earlier this week ahead of his scheduled July return to the ring, knockout threat, Tyson also vowed to “finish” Paul when they step inside the ring in ‘The Lone Star State’. 

Receiving its fair share of criticizm since the booking of a fight, UFC CEO, Dana White claimed he was not a fan of Tyson fighting Paul in July – given the age of the New York veteran.

Who wins between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on July 20?

Dana White reacts to Francis Ngannou’s KO loss: ‘If Tyson Fury trained, that fight would’ve ended, too’

Dana White reacts to Francis Ngannou's KO loss if Tyson Fury trained he would've ended that fight tooReacting to former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou’s stunning knockout loss to boxing star, Anthony Joshua over the weekend,…

Dana White reacts to Francis Ngannou's KO loss if Tyson Fury trained he would've ended that fight too

Reacting to former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou’s stunning knockout loss to boxing star, Anthony Joshua over the weekend, promotional boss, Dana White has claimed if WBC heavyweight kingpin, Tyson Fury actually trained for his fight with the Cameroonian last August – the result would have been a mirror-image.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the promotion’s banner, departed the White-led organization at the beginning of last year following the completion of his contractual obligations, in less than ceremonious circumstances.

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And since signing with the Peter Murray-led PFL since his departure from the UFC, Ngannou has made his way to two high-profile heavyweight boxing matches – the first of which in a controversial loss to the aforenoted, Fury last summer.

However, in Riyadh earlier this weekend, Ngannou suffered his first knockout loss in combat sports, with ex-two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua turning in a blistering and punishing one-punch knockout in Saudi Arabia in the pair’s showdown. 

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Dana White shares thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s loss

And sharing his thoughts on Ngannou’s defeat – in which the Batié native claimed he had let his entire fanbase down, White expressed his dislike for crossover boxing matches – before claiming Ngannou would have suffered a similar fate if he fought a primed and prepped Fury last year.

“I mean, I saw it [Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou] on social media,” Dana White told assembled media after UFC 299. “…Yeah, I mean, going into the (Tyson) Fury fight – if Fury trained for the fight and didn’t show up like, you know, look like he ate Tyson Fury, it’s probably the way that fight would’ve ended, too.”

“Listen, you know how I feel about the crossovers into boxing,” Dana White continued. “That’s how they end – just like that.” 

Expected to make his first outing in the PFL SmartCage later this year off the back of his knockout defeat to Watford native, Joshua – Ngannou will likely be matched against recent superfight winner, Renan Ferreira, who is fresh from a stunning knockout win over Ryan Bader earlier this month.

What’s next for Francis Ngannou after his KO defeat to Anthony Joshua?

P4P great Demetrious Johnson claims Anthony Joshua beats Francis Ngannou in MMA fight after huge KO win

P4P great Demetrious Johnson believes Anthony Joshua would beat Francis Ngannou in an MMA fightP4P great Demetrious Johnson believes Anthony Joshua could beat Francis Ngannou in the ring and the cage. On Friday…

P4P great Demetrious Johnson believes Anthony Joshua would beat Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight

P4P great Demetrious Johnson believes Anthony Joshua could beat Francis Ngannou in the ring and the cage.

On Friday (March 8), ‘The Predator’ stepped inside the squared circle for the second time in his career to take on the WBC’s top-ranked contender, Anthony Joshua. Following a critically acclaimed performance against Tyson Fury in October, fight fans were anxious to see what Ngannou could do against one of the heavyweight division’s heaviest hitters. It took us less than two rounds to find out.

After sitting Ngannou down not once, but twice with a couple of solid straight rights, Joshua blasted the former UFC champion with a vicious right hook that immediately rendered Ngannou unconscious, sending him violently crashing to the canvas.

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Following the contest, fans and fighters had plenty to say, but perhaps the hottest take from former UFC and current ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson. Speaking on his YouTube channel, ‘Mighty Mouse’ suggested that Anthony Joshua — who has never once competed in mixed martial arts — would deliver a similar result should the two titans run it back in MMA someday.

“Does Anthony Joshua beat Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight? I think he does and here’s the reason why — I think it would just be another striking match,” Johnson said. “AJ understands his distance. He has better hands than Francis and he can make make Francis whiff and miss again. Unless Francis is going to change his tactics and clinch him and wrestle him… But AJ is very athletic. He is smaller and more limber. I think he’d be able to stuff the shot and give it to Francis Ngannou.”

After Loss to Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou Heads back to MMA where 6’8″ monster Renan Ferreira awaits

Expected to make his Smart Cage debut later this year, Ngannou has previously spoken about a crossover clash with boxing star Deontay Wilder under the PFL banner. But first, ‘The Predator’ will have to contend with 6’8″ Renan Ferreira — winner of the 2023 PFL heavyweight tournament.

Last month, Ferreira scored a stunning 21-second knockout of Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader in the PFL vs. Bellator headliner. As a result, he will be the man to welcome Ngannou back to the world of MMA.