Overview

• Dustin Poirier posted on X that he would accept only one more fight, calling for a 12-round Zuffa Boxing match with Nate Diaz.
• Poirier retired after a unanimous-decision loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318 in July in New Orleans.
• The matchup carries history, as planned Poirier–Diaz fights fell through in 2018 due to a hip injury and contract issues and again in 2022 after a late card reshuffle.
• Nate Diaz has recent boxing experience from high-profile bouts with Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal, positioning the pairing as a potential draw.
• Zuffa Boxing, led by Dana White with partners Turki Alalshikh, Dr. Rakan Alharthy and Nick Khan under TKO, has a multi-year deal to bring events to Paramount+ and CBS starting in 2026 with plans for 12 shows annually across the U.S., Canada and Latin America, including women’s divisions and in-house championships, though it is unclear if novelty crossover bouts like Poirier–Diaz will be booked.