The upcoming boxing match between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz has been moved to a brand new date and site to keep away from doable battle with UFC 302 and one other main boxing match already scheduled on the identical day.
The combat now takes place on Saturday, July 6 with the occasion being held on the Honda Middle in Anaheim, Calif. A number of individuals confirmed the information to MMA Combating on Wednesday following an preliminary report from Boxing Scene.
Masvidal vs. Diaz was initially slated for June 1 on the Kia Discussion board in Inglewood, Calif. however the card would butt heads with UFC 302, which options Islam Makhachev defending his light-weight title in opposition to Dustin Poirier in the principle occasion.
That very same day, Dmitry Bivol returns to motion for a boxing match with Malik Zinad after his unique opponent Artur Beterbiev suffered an harm in coaching that compelled him out of the combat.
Quite than go head-to-head with two totally different pay-per-views that might virtually definitely draw back potential buys for Masvidal and Diaz, the ex-UFC fighters opted to shift gears to a brand new date and site.
Masvidal and Diaz haven’t made any official announcement concerning the occasion shifting or plans to shift tickets to the brand new date and site.
Masvidal and Diaz are clashing almost 5 years after their unique assembly within the UFC. On that evening, Masvidal claimed the primary ever “BMF” title with a 3rd spherical stoppage win over Diaz as a result of cuts.
Now they’ll meet once more in a boxing match however Masvidal and Diaz should wait one other month earlier than throwing arms within the ring.
