Floyd Mayweather’s Next Fight Could Have “A Massive Tie-In With Conor McGregor”

The crossover scene in boxing has a huge fanbase. Now, boxing is not restricted to professional boxers who have been training for their whole lives. The sensational boxing matchup between UFC fighter Conor McGregor and the former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is regarded as the fight that started the crossover scene in combat sports. The fight between the two recorded one of the highest numbers of PPV buys in the history of the sport. It also opened doors for more and more fighters from different combat sports to come together and dish it out. And it seems like the world can possibly get to see another UFC sensation make his way into the boxing ring.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, UFC legend Chael Sonnen discussed the potential options available for former UFC fighter Nate Diaz, given that now he has become a free agent after leaving the UFC. ‘The American Gangster’ discussed numerous options for the former UFC star.

Will Nate Diaz fight Floyd Mayweather Jr.?

Since he became a free agent, Diaz has been open about his desire to step into the boxing ring and try his hands at the sport. And, as much as the world would like to see these two titans clash inside the boxing ring, there isn’t any guarantee for the fight between the two to take place.

In his video, Sonnen said, “We know without hearing any rumors that he [Diaz] has got options. He’s got more than one. He’s got more than two.” The 46-year-old further discussed the potential bout between Flody Mayweather Jr. and Nate Diaz. He added, “We don’t know where we are with the Floyd experiment. As silly as that is, it’s got a massive tie-in with Conor McGregor.”

YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul has also shown his interest in fighting Diaz. And it is safe to say that the former UFC star reciprocates the same feeling. The duo has exchanged numerous verbal jabs over time. And a fight between the two cannot be ruled out.

Nate Diaz on McGregor losing to Mayweather Jr.

Despite losing to ‘Money’ Mayweather, Conor McGregor put up a fair and hard fight with one of the best boxers in the world. And while all the praise for McGregor’s performance was pouring in from all over the world, his former opponent thought otherwise. According to Nate Daiz, losing to Mayweather Jr. was one of the worst things that could happen to ‘the Notorious.’

“Floyd Mayweather went and showed the blueprint to beat him, let him punch himself out, and in the 10th round, he beat his ass,” said Diaz in an interview with Ariel Helwani at the MMA Hour. What prevails next for Diaz is an area of interest for the fans.

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