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Jorge Masvidal Seeks White House Return, Weighs Fall Boxing Deal, Pitches Diaz Trilogy in Muay Thai

The former BMF champion says the UFC has cleared him to pursue a lucrative fall boxing bout pending a June invitation.

Overview

  • Masvidal says he has not been booked for the UFC’s planned White House card and would accept immediately if offered a slot.
  • He says the UFC is allowing him to pursue a major boxing event in the fall, describing negotiations as close but not finalized.
  • He is pushing for a third meeting with Nate Diaz under Muay Thai rules after their 1–1 series across MMA and boxing, insisting he outperformed Diaz in the 2024 boxing bout.
  • Masvidal alleges promoter Fanmio and owner Solomon Engel owe unpaid purses and says he won arbitration and court awards totaling $5.3 million.
  • He says he will avoid competing in California going forward because of his disputed boxing experience and payment issues there.