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Nate Diaz calls out Terence Crawford after stunning Canelo upset

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Mathew Riddle | Last updated Sep 15, 2025 9:56 AM ET

Ex-UFC superstar Nate Diaz is shooting for the stars in the wake of Terence Crawford dominating Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night.

Crawford is currently on the hit list of UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, but Diaz isn't letting this get in his way as he made a lofty callout on Sunday night.

Although he lost to Jake Paul in a recent boxing appearance, an ever-game Diaz wants a big-money super fight with the first-ever three-division undisputed men's boxing champion.

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Nate Diaz issues challenge to Terence Crawford

Taking to X after the result, Stockton's finest remarked, "Crawford next," to the tune of hundreds of fight fans denigrating the idea.

Crawford next
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) September 15, 2025

"After every large combat sports event, it's always the same losers who say the dumbest s--- for attention," One user explained.

Diaz is 1-1 in professional boxing, last defeating perennial rival Jorge Masvidal in 2024. Before this, he lost a majority decision to Jake Paul, being put down in round five.

Is Diaz vs. Crawford realistic?

There's slim chances a reigning undisputed boxing champion turns around to fight a 1-1 retired MMA fighter, but Diaz would make a good money fight if Crawford decided to retire.

At 38, Crawford is definitely in the highest age bracket for his profession, and an exhibition versus any UFC superstar would be an ample opportunity for an easy payday.

Right now, however? Going from Canelo to Diaz would be an unfathomable drop in competition.

This article first appeared on MMA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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