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Retired UFC Star Dustin Poirier Eager to "Whip Up" Nate Diaz in Boxing
15 Nov
Summary
- Poirier retired from UFC in July 2025 with 30-10-1NC record
- Wants to fight Nate Diaz in a boxing match but can't due to UFC contract
- Calls Diaz "the one that got away" and says he'd "love to whip him up"
Dustin Poirier, one of the greatest lightweights in UFC history, recently shared his thoughts on a potential boxing match against Nate Diaz. Poirier, who retired from the UFC in July 2025 with an impressive 30-10-1NC record, said he would "love to whip [Diaz] up and slap him around" in the squared circle.
However, the Louisiana native explained that he is not yet free to compete in professional boxing matches. Poirier revealed that when he retired from the UFC, he still had 4-5 fights left on his contract. As a result, the UFC's Zuffa Boxing promotion is not allowing him to box, as they want to keep the sport "pure" and prevent MMA fighters under contract from crossing over.
Poirier also named Diaz as "the one that got away" from him, suggesting the two UFC veterans have had a long-standing rivalry. Last month, Poirier had called out Diaz for a 12-round boxing match, confirming that he is "done" with fighting in the Octagon.
Despite his retirement, it seems Poirier still has the itch to compete, especially against high-profile opponents like Diaz. Fans will have to wait and see if the former UFC star can eventually secure his release and make the boxing match against Diaz a reality.
