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Clay Collard would like to field Nate Diaz.
Collard has boxed 18 occasions as an expert, amassing a 9-6-3 file. He hasn’t entered the ring since December 2021 however can be open to it with the fitting alternative.
Collard ripped Diaz for his efficiency towards Jake Paul, the place the Stockton famous person misplaced a unanimous determination this previous August in what was his boxing debut. Collard is open to boxing Diaz, then assembly him within the cage.
“If the cash is correct, I’d like to field once more,” Collard informed MMA Junkie Radio. “I’ve been speaking slightly little bit of sh*t on Jake Paul on Twitter and stuff like that hoping to beat him up.
“Nate Diaz’s boxing appeared like canine s— in my view. So yeah, I’d prefer to field. I like boxing. I’m good at boxing. … F— Nate Diaz. He may need slightly bit larger title than me, however his boxing is f—ing canine s—.
“So I’ll battle him in boxing, flip round and battle within the good cage. I’ll get to placed on slightly weight. He’s slightly bit larger than me, so I’ll raise slightly bit, get to eat occurring the size, however yeah, I’d love that. Line it up.
“I’m hoping to inform sufficient folks they begin speaking sufficient they’ll simply do it.”
First Collard (24-10-1) will look to win his first $1 million light-weight title when he meets Olivier Aubin-Mercier (20-5) at 2023 PFL Championships on Nov. 24 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The occasion streams dwell on ESPN+ PPV.
Collard is coming off a barnburner towards ex-UFC fighter Shane Burgos and dubbed himself as probably the most thrilling fighter within the PFL.
“I’m for certain probably the most thrilling fighter within the PFL,” Collard stated. “I feel that’s a given. I feel I’m one of the thrilling fighters on this planet, so it’s one thing I’m happy with.”
