Most combat sports fans are familiar with the troubled childhoods of many renowned fighters, including boxing legend Mike Tyson and MMA stalwart Demetrious Johnson. From their early years, several personalities in combat sports have experienced the dark side of life. The noted MMA athlete brothers, Nick and Nate Diaz are also among those who didn’t have a pretty ruly upbringing.
The Diaz brothers were born into a poor and rough neighborhood in Stockton, California. Despite the US boasts some of the most luxurious places in the world, Diaz has often described his neighborhood as a place where you wouldn’t like to be. Growing up in severe poverty, there was a time when the Diaz family wasn’t sure about the source of their next meal. Most of their poor condition was due to the low income of their family.
Who is Nate Diaz’s father, Robert Diaz?
A father’s role is equally vital as a mother’s in the family. Besides providing financial support, fathers also contribute emotionally and play an active role in their children’s lives, fostering the overall well-being and growth of the family. Sadly, Nick and Nate Diaz’s father, Robert Diaz, fell short in this department. Along with having a scanty income, Robert could not fully meet his family’s needs.
Some documentaries about the Diaz brothers have revealed how their father used to stay away from his family for prolonged periods of time. When combined with the negligible financial support he provided, this might help you realize why the Diaz brothers had a troubled childhood.
Nick and Nate’s mother, Melissa Diaz, had to take the toll on herself due to their father’s neglect towards the family. Despite primarily being a waitress, reports state that she also had to work other jobs to sustain the Diaz family. However, her cumulative income also fell short to maintain her family.
Was Nate Diaz’s father a MMA fighter?
Combat fans have witnessed a number of father-son duos in the sport. Fans of the sweet science have witnessed legendary father-son duos in boxing like Joe and Marvis Frazier, who have showcased superb prowess in the ring. MMA fans also have duos like Antonio and AJ McKee who have competed on the same card at Bellator 228.
Hence, looking at the superb MMA prowess of the Diaz brothers, many fans might assume their father to be a combat sports athlete or MMA fighter as well. However, despite Diaz once stating, “My dad was always into martial arts, so it was kind of a natural thing for me”, there are no reports confirming whether he had taken up MMA professionally or not. The negligible amounts of reports about Robert Diaz’s profession indicates that he was a cook.
Robert Diaz’s MMA record
As already mentioned, Nick and Nate Diaz’s father, Robert, was a cook by profession. Although some reports say that he was trained in martial arts. There are none saying that he took up MMA professionally. Hence, based on the information available in the public domain, it can be safely said that Nick and Nate’s father, Robert Diaz, had no MMA career or records to his name.
Everything you need to know about Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul
The noted YouTuber-boxer, Jake Paul, has built much of his boxing career by knocking out retired MMA fighters. He has a habit of calling out the released and retired UFC fighters to the boxing ring and knocking them out there. Currently holding a professional boxing record of 6-1, he has knocked out former UFC legends like Anderson Silva, who are considerably older than him.
Paul put out the offer of boxing him before Diaz way before he declared his timeout from the UFC after UFC 279. After his second victory against the noted former UFC champ, Tyron Woodley, Jake Paul used his post-fight interview to name his targeted opponents, Jorge Masvidal, and Nate Diaz.
With a chaotic buildup and a number of noted combat sports personalities showcasing their interest in it, it’s quite expected that this Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul encounter inside the boxing ring will be a barnburner.
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Whom are you putting your money on? Paul or Diaz?
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