Nate Diaz says he was promised $10 million for his battle with Jorge Masvidal … however he claims he by no means acquired 90% of the money — and now, he is suing to get cash he says he rightly deserves!
The previous UFC star’s legal professional, Jeremiah Reynolds, filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Courtroom in Miami on Monday … lower than two weeks after he and Masvidal squared off in a boxing match on the Honda Heart in Anaheim.
Diaz claims within the swimsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports activities, that earlier than he ever stepped within the ring with Recreation Bred … he made a cope with promoter Solomon Engel and his firm, Fanmio, during which he agreed to take the bout in alternate for a $9 million payday.
However Diaz says after he beat Masvidal on July 6 in a 10-round conflict … Engel refused to pay up. Based on Diaz, Engel mentioned he could not provide the funds as a result of he did not revenue off the battle like he anticipated.
The lawsuit additionally claims Engel informed Diaz he could not pay him, regardless of verbal and written agreements, as a result of his spouse may divorce him over the monetary loss.
Diaz is suing for fraud and breach of contract … stating within the paperwork that he would have by no means have gotten within the ring with Masvidal if he knew he wasn’t getting paid.
The battle in opposition to Masvidal was solely Diaz’s second-ever skilled boxing tilt … he beforehand misplaced to Jake Paul within the squared circle in April 2023.
