Manager Paulino Hernandez believes Jorge Masvidal has Nate Diaz's jersey number: 'I'm going to win by KO'

MIAMI – Jorge Masvidal and his friends are confidently taking on a challenge that is both new and familiar.

Paulino Hernandez, Masvidal's longtime striking coach, is adamant that Masvidal will shine in his return to boxing when he faces Nate Diaz in a 10-round boxing match on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. I believe.

This will be Masvidal's first professional boxing match since his debut in 2005. This will also be the second time Masvidal and Diaz have faced each other, having previously fought in MMA at UFC 244 in 2019, where Masvidal won by TKO via doctor's stoppage to take the crown. . The first BMF champion.

Hernandez believes those two things will be key to Masvidal's success.

“Jorge has already fought in boxing and has some experience,” Hernandez told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “He fought once in boxing and won.

“I think Jorge has Nate Diaz's number. They know each other and he knows what he brings. They fight in boxing, but the elbows, It's different because there are no knees, no kicks. It's just hands, but Jorge is good with his hands. He's well prepared and I'm sure we'll win.”

Masvidal is scheduled to make two more boxing appearances after the Diaz fight. He also told MMA Junkie that a return to his UFC will definitely be in his future.

Hernandez is confident Masvidal will get this comeback off to a good start, but that means eliminating the always tough Diaz.

“I'm going to win by knockout.”

For more information on the fight, check out MMA Junkie's Diaz vs. Masvidal 2 event hub.