Zuffa Boxing turned down Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz fight: ‘They don’t want crossover’

Dustin Poirier is retired from MMA, but it’s clear he still has a strong desire to keep competing in some form or another.

Dustin Poirier reveals he pitched boxing match against Nate Diaz but Zuffa Boxing passed: ‘They don’t want any crossover’

Dustin Poirier says he still dreams about making his professional boxing debut now that his MMA career is done ...

Dustin Poirier’s boxing dream blocked as Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing sticks to a strict no-crossover policy

Dustin Poirier has always been one of the finest fighters inside mixed martial arts. His clean striking and sharp ...
Total Pro Sports

Dustin Poirier Claims UFC Rejected Nate Diaz Boxing Clash to Protect Zuffa’s Image

Dustin Poirier shared that the UFC turned down his idea to fight Nate Diaz in Zuffa Boxing, highlighting the promotion’s reluctance toward crossover fights. Despite retiring from the UFC in July 2025, ...
Sportskeeda

"He had p***s removal surgery" - Nate Diaz unleashes unruly rant on Dustin Poirier and Daniel Cormier

Nate Diaz doesn't appear to have let go of old beefs during his time away from the UFC. In a recent podcast appearance, the ...
Sports Illustrated

Dana White Turned Down Potential Boxing Match Between Two UFC Legends

Despite Zuffa Boxing's early growth under the direction of TKO and UFC CEO Dana White, former UFC "BMF" and interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier didn't have the best experience when he tried to ...

Conor McGregor competes in surprise exhibition boxing bout in Ireland

The exhibition boxing match took place at Crumlin Boxing Club in Dublin, Ireland, as part of its Good Friday show, according ...
Yardbarker

Dustin Poirier Claims UFC Rejected Nate Diaz Boxing Clash to Protect Zuffa’s Image

Despite retiring from the UFC in July 2025, Dustin Poirier remains an important figure in MMA. After a 16-year career that included defeating Conor McGregor, Poirier finally retired following a defeat ...