Conor McGregor may have missed out on his UFC 303 payday, but he is starting July hot.
The former two-division champion, who withdrew from his scheduled UFC 303 main event bout against Michael Chandler, placed a $500,000 bet on Nate Diaz to defeat Jorge Masvidal in their boxing match on Saturday night.
The $500,000 bet was to win $1,625,000.
McGregor revealed his big wager on social media.
I’ve decided to put $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight’s boxing match. Range, form, experience, solely hands being used, I can’t see Masvidal causing any problems to Nate in a boxing ring whatsoever. They are both little play around dipshits in a fight, play around bollox, but I…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 6, 2024
When it was all said and done, Diaz earned a majority decision victory over Masvidal in an action-packed, 10-round bout in Anaheim, California.
The 209 is feeling fine 🔥🥊
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 7, 2024
Nate Diaz gets the win over Jorge Masvidal via decision. #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/Vnz5NwHvFE
At the post-fight press conference, Diaz was told about McGregor's wager and left the entire press room laughing with a simple response. .
The 209 is feeling fine 🔥🥊
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 7, 2024
Nate Diaz gets the win over Jorge Masvidal via decision. #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/Vnz5NwHvFE
Diaz called out Jake Paul for a rematch and showed interest in a UFC return for a Leon Edwards rematch after earning the hard-fought win.
There is no word on when McGregor will return from his injury, but some speculation has suggested he could return in the fall. Whether that fight is against Chandler remains to be seen.