Poirier vs. Diaz Boxing Bout – How Does It Play Out?

The Approach

Poirier’s tactics would center on precision and generating knockout power. Poirier would aim to use his feints and intelligent pressure to set up his most dangerous weapon: the devastating left hand. He is a more technical and defensively sound boxer than Diaz, and his strategy would be to win the early and middle rounds with sharp, clean combinations and power shots.

Diaz, meanwhile, is the master of attrition. His strategy would be to weaponize his volume, his reach, and his iron chin. Diaz would look to overwhelm Poirier with a non-stop flurry of long, slapping jabs and straight punches, aiming to drag the fight into the later rounds. His experience in his boxing match against Jorge Masvidal proved he can manage the distance in a boxing ring, absorbing power early before increasing his output as his opponent tires. Diaz has previously said he would like to fight Dustin.

“I would like to fight Dustin Poirier. Like now,. Like I’ve been trying to. If there’s any mix-up it’s him, and them, and the game. I want the fight now. What’s up Dana White? Let’s get this retirement fight cracking so I can get out of this fight game. I’m done with it,” Diaz said