Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA legend, gave nostalgia to fight fans by sharing a throwback video of Nate Diaz slapping Conor McGregor during their fight. The Retired NBA superstar is fond of mixed martial arts and often trains as well. He is fascinated by the other aspects of it. Shaq also has good connections with notable names in the sport, including Nate Diaz. The clip that he shared has brought back memories of the heated rivalry between the two fighters, which has spanned several years.
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It was a fight that fans eagerly anticipated, as Diaz, who was a late replacement for McGregor’s original opponent, stunned the MMA world by submitting the Irishman in the second round. However, in the rematch, ‘The Notorious’ avenged his loss.
Shaquille O’Neal shares video of Nate Diaz Stockton slapping Conor McGregor
Shaquille O’Neal shared a montage of the former UFC star Nate Diaz’ Stockton slapping his opponents, including Conor McGregor. The video that Shaq posted on his Instagram story is made by Collisionmma, a dedicated MMA page.
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The video shows Diaz, a renowned MMA fighter from Stockton, California, delivering what is known as the “Stockton Slap” to McGregor in the Octagon during their 2016 fight. The slap was a move Diaz had learned from his brother, Nick Diaz, and was meant to be a show of disrespect towards McGregor.
For Diaz, the “Stockton Slap” is a signature move, and he has used it several times during his career. The move involves slapping an opponent with an open hand, rather than a punch, and is meant to be a show of disrespect towards the opponent. Diaz has used the move to rattle opponents, and in some cases, it has been effective in throwing them off their game.
Shaq praises Diaz for his never-back-down attitude
Retired basketball star Shaquille O’Neal is never shy to express his admiration for Nate Diaz. When asked about Diaz’s potential in the boxing world, in one of his interviews, Shaq didn’t hesitate to back up the Stockton native.
“I know he won’t back down from any challenge,” Shaq said confidently, praising Diaz’s fighting spirit. It’s not surprising that Shaq has so much respect for Diaz, as the MMA fighter has a reputation for being fearless and unyielding in the octagon.
Diaz has been making headlines lately, with his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul scheduled for August. Despite being a relative newcomer to boxing, Diaz has already gained a following among MMA fans and celebrities alike, who are excited to see him take on new challenges.
In fact, in the same interview, Shaq even entertained the possibility of Diaz facing off against boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez, saying that it could be a “good fight.” Diaz’s reputation for taking on any opponent, regardless of their stature or reputation, has won him a legion of fans who are eager to see him make his mark in the boxing world.
With Shaq and other MMA legends backing him up, it seems likely that Diaz will continue to make waves in combat sports. Whether he continues to box or returns to the octagon, Diaz’s fighting spirit and unrelenting attitude are sure to make him a force to be reckoned with in any arena.
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