What a boxing match tonight in Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal and the punch stats post-fight reflected it too.
Both men went to war in the ring. Not the octagon but a professional boxing ring.
Diaz emerged the victor by majority points decision.
After the fight it was revealed they both threw a miraculous 1394 punches in total.
A combined sickening amount.
Let’s take a look at how those were made up though between jabs, body shots and power punches.
According to Compubox they threw the following:
Diaz
36/316 jabs
20 body punches landed
115/424 power punches
151/730 total punches
Masvidal
30/204 jabs
27 body punches landed
152/450 power punches
182/654 total punches
All in all, it was a great fight for boxing tonight on so many new platforms too for the sport.
The 1394 combined punches also serve as a reminder of boxing’s enduring appeal as a sport that tests the physical and mental limits of its participants.
It underscores the raw emotion, primal instincts, and unbridled passion that fuel the sweet science, captivating audiences and leaving an indelible mark on the annals of combat sports history.
Diaz and Masvidal personified this tonight in all aspects.