In 2016, Nate Diaz had a break-out year in the Octagon. Could his 2017 be marked by an appearance inside a ring?
Diaz is in the process of applying for a boxing license in Nevada, Bob Bennett, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) executive director, confirmed with MMA Fighting on Tuesday. The news was first reported by ESPN.com.
Bennett confirmed that Diaz has already paid the $50,000 fine levied to him last month by the NAC for a press-conference skirmish with Conor McGregor. Diaz has also submitted video footage of himself boxing and the NAC expects to approve his license, Bennett told ESPN.