Nate Diaz already has his subsequent battle lined up.
The youthful Diaz brother’s sophomore look within the boxing ring went higher than his debut towards Jake Paul final 12 months (August 2024). In contrast to that unanimous resolution loss (watch highlights), Diaz went the space in his rematch with Jorge Masvidal to win a majority resolution (watch highlights) this previous weekend (July 6, 2024).
Regardless of the constructive outcome contained in the ring, Diaz claims he’s been dealt a monetary loss, submitting a lawsuit towards the promoter, Fanmio. In keeping with Diaz, he’s at the moment owed $9 million, which Fanmio CEO, Solomon Engel, has rebuked by way of a press launch.
“Nate Diaz has filed a frivolous lawsuit towards Fanmio which claims that fraud and breach of contract had been dedicated by Fanmio, but neither has taken place,” Engel mentioned. “In actual fact, Diaz has already been paid seven figures in reference to the battle. I stay up for resolving this dispute by the suitable course of and am assured that justice will prevail. Making salacious and defamatory statements to the media in an effort to hurt my household and I has solely strengthened my resolve to make sure that the reality will triumph.”
Diaz, 39, has boxed twice since he parted methods with Final Preventing Championship (UFC) in September 2022. The one-time Light-weight title challenger has been optimistic about returning to blended martial arts (MMA) and the promotion. He went out on a excessive word, defeating Tony Ferguson by way of a fourth spherical guillotine choke (watch highlights) at UFC 279.
