Nate Diaz Spars With Pro Boxer Ahead Of UFC Return, Gets Declared "The Champ"

UFC superstar Nate Diaz is currently preparing for his long awaited and highly anticipated octagon return. With that in mind, it would appear that the Stockton native recently traded blows with a professional boxing ace for some sparring practice.

Nate Diaz is currently set to face off against tough UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier in the co-main event of UFC 230. The live pay-per-view event will take place Nov. 3 from within the illustrious Madison Square Garden in New York.

Taking to Twitter, WBC interim light-welterweight champion Regis Prograis has now revealed that he recently sparred with the Stockton native. Following the sparring session, Prograis decided to give Nate Diaz the moniker of “champ.”

Check it out below.

“Great sparring tonight with the champ @NateDiaz209”