Nate Diaz Turns Down $15 Million MMA Fight After Boxing Victory

Diaz defeats Masvidal in boxing match

MMA Junkie reports Diaz declined a $15 million offer for an MMA match from the Professional Fighters League

Nate Diaz has seemingly closed the door on a potential return to MMA after defeating Jorge Masvidal in a boxing match on Saturday. According to MMA Junkie, which was on the scene and reporting live from the event, Diaz turned down a $15 million offer for an MMA match via the Professional Fighters League (PFL) following his victory.

Diaz, who has not competed in MMA since June 2021, has long been linked to a potential move to the PFL. The promotion has been vocal in its pursuit of the Stockton native, and it was believed that a deal was close to being finalized earlier this year. However, Diaz's decision to decline the offer suggests that he is not interested in returning to MMA at this time.

Diaz's victory over Masvidal was his first since defeating Anthony Pettis in August 2021. The win snapped a two-fight losing streak for Diaz, who had previously lost to Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal in the UFC. Diaz's performance against Masvidal was impressive, as he outboxed the former UFC welterweight champion for much of the fight. The victory is likely to increase Diaz's stock in the boxing world, and it is possible that he could continue to compete in the sport in the future.

However, Diaz's decision to decline the PFL offer suggests that he is not interested in returning to MMA at this time. The 37-year-old has been a professional fighter for over 20 years, and it is possible that he is simply looking to wind down his career. Whatever Diaz decides to do next, he will always be remembered as one of the most popular and exciting fighters in MMA history.