A potential boxing match between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz has left fans disappointed, with Poirier's recent update leaving little hope for a highly anticipated showdown.
The Retirement Conundrum
Dustin Poirier, a UFC legend, retired from the sport in July, leaving fans with an emotional farewell fight against Max Holloway. However, retirement talks quickly turned into speculation about a potential boxing match outside the UFC cage.
The Spark of Controversy
Poirier reignited a feud with Nate Diaz, dating back to their failed UFC 230 booking in 2018, by expressing his willingness to return for a fight against Diaz. This statement excited fans, but it seems their hopes were short-lived.
A One-Sided Conversation?
Poirier revealed that he hasn't heard a peep from Diaz regarding the proposed boxing match. Interacting with fans on social media, Poirier's response to a question about the potential fight was a simple, yet disappointing, "Crickets." It appears that Diaz is not actively pursuing this matchup.
Diaz's Subtle Response?
While there's no official confirmation of discussions, Diaz did respond to Poirier's comments on social media. In a post directed at his rival, Diaz wrote, "I'd beat your a– but you're not allowed. PS you're checked out already." This cryptic message leaves room for interpretation, but it seems to suggest that Diaz is not actively seeking a fight with Poirier.
The Future of the Feud
With Diaz's post-UFC career already underway, having fought Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal, it's unclear if a showdown with Poirier is on the horizon. As of now, it seems the talk of a Poirier-Diaz boxing match is just that - talk.
What do you think? Is there still a chance for this highly anticipated fight, or is it time to move on? Share your thoughts in the comments!
