Clay Collard calls Nate Diaz’s boxing ‘dog sh*t,’ would love to enter ring again if money is right

Clay Collard has expressed his desire to step into the boxing ring with Nate Diaz.

Having boxed professionally 18 times, Collard holds a 9-6-3 record. Despite not having fought since December 2021, the right opportunity could entice him to return to the ring. Collard criticized Diaz for his recent boxing debut against Jake Paul, leading to his expressed interest in facing Diaz in both boxing and MMA.

“If the money is right, I would love to box again,” Collard told MMA Junkie Radio. “I’ve been talking a little bit of sh*t on Jake Paul on Twitter and stuff like that hoping to beat him up. Nate Diaz’s boxing looked like dog sh*t in my opinion. So yeah, I’d like to box. I like boxing. I’m good at boxing. … F*ck Nate Diaz.

“He might have a little bit bigger name than me, but his boxing is f*cking dog sh*t. So I’ll fight him in boxing, turn around and fight in the smart cage. I’ll get to put on a little weight. He’s a little bit bigger than me, so I’ll lift a little bit, get to eat going on the scale, but yeah, I would love that. Line it up. I’m hoping to tell enough people they start talking enough they’ll just do it.”

Before any potential clash with Diaz, Collard (24-10-1) will look to capture his first $1 million lightweight title when he faces Olivier Aubin-Mercier (20-5) at the 2023 PFL Championships on Nov. 24 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., airing live on ESPN+ PPV.

Collard recently fought ex-UFC fighter Shane Burgos and believes he is the most exciting fighter in the PFL.

“I’m for sure the most exciting fighter in the PFL,” Collard said. “I think that’s a given. I think I’m one of the most exciting fighters in the world, so it’s something I am proud of.”

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