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Since leaving the UFC many have wondered what’s next for Nate Diaz. He has plenty of options on the table and it sounds like he has a plan on his mind.
However, his aspirations might be a bit too big, as fight fans are bewildered by his fight choice.
During an interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Eddie Hearn revealed Nate Diaz’s desires. Apparently, the UFC fan favorite wants to box Canelo Alvarez.
BREAKING!
Nate Diaz wants to fight Canelo Alvarez@EddieHearn to @arielhelwani pic.twitter.com/BG3olqrw8v— No Context Ariel Helwani (@NoContextAriel) February 1, 2023
That is wildly ambitious considering Alvarez is one of the best boxers in the world. Sure, Diaz is entertaining, but it’s hard to imagine he even has a chance against Canelo Alvarez.
For that reason, fight fans can’t stop laughing at the idea of this matchup.
I think Nate is great and a big draw for MMA but a fight with Canelo?! Man, he wouldn’t even touch Canelo in a boxing match.
— VStokes (@SoSoStoked) February 2, 2023
This Michael Jordan GIF never gets old.
— Lance Cote-Tenasco ™ (@Lancecote) February 2, 2023
At the end of the day, Nate Diaz probably just wants a paycheck.
Nate Diaz wants a paycheck.
— mike gosselin (@mightymouse318) February 2, 2023
Should Diaz just play tennis instead?
Why doesn't Nate play Djokovic in tennis? Still gets demolished, just doesn't hurt as much.
— glenvius (@glenvius) February 2, 2023
A lot of people don’t think this match would last long at all.
He gets finished in less than two minutes
— Reid Bankston (@reid_bankston) February 2, 2023
For now, nothing is official yet. Even so, we should have a better understanding of what Nate Diaz is going to do next relatively soon.