Nate Diaz’s refreshingly honest reason for refusing to fight bare-knuckle revealed by BKFC boss
Nate Diaz understands that he may not mix well with bare-knuckle boxing.
The UFC legend has transitioned to a new sport since ending his 15-year run with MMA’s premier promotion in 2022.
Nate Diaz has had two boxing bouts against Jake Paul and his long-time UFC rival, Jorge Masvidal.
Many fans would love to see him take off the gloves and join Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship [BKFC], which has approached him about potentially joining the promotion co-owned by Conor McGregor.
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Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty ImagesWhy Nate Diaz doesn’t want to fight in BKFCBKFC founder Dave Feldman recently sat down for an interview with MMA reporter Ariel Helwani.
During their 42-minute conversation, Nate Diaz’s name was brought up as the BKFC boss named three dream opponents he’d like to see Conor McGregor fight bare-knuckle.
Feldman previously asked Diaz to join his promotion, but his approach was rejected by the UFC icon, who admitted his scar-riddled face wouldn’t hold up in the sport.
We talked to Nate a few times,” Feldman revealed.
“He literally said, ‘Look, I have too much scar tissue for this right now.’
“But I think if it was Conor McGregor that was on the other side of that ring, he would take it
“Yeah, I would love that.”
Dustin Poirier calls out Nate DiazNate Diaz is a man with many options as he looks to book his first fight since July 2024.
Dustin Poirier recently sent a surprise callout his way just months after retiring from fighting.
‘The Diamond’ laid down his gloves after being outpointed by BMF champion Max Holloway at UFC 318 in July.
After hearing that Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing has signed a deal with Paramount, Poirier got the idea that he could headline one of their cards.
“Zuffa Boxing, 12 rounds, me and Nathaniel, I’d do it. Only 1 more fight I’d take,” he tweeted.
So far, both White and Diaz have refused to respond to Poirier’s comeback suggestion.
