Jorge Masvidal says he will return to fight in 2027 with the UFC or Zuffa Boxing

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The bottom line

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal says he will fight in 2027, either in MMA with the UFC or in boxing with Zuffa Boxing; the UFC has not confirmed.

Jorge Masvidal says he will return to fight in 2027 with the UFC or Zuffa Boxing — Photo via La Sueur

What we know

Jorge Masvidal says he will fight in 2027, in boxing with Zuffa Boxing or in MMA with the UFC

Reported, not confirmed

The UFC has not confirmed Masvidal's return, and he has not named an opponent La Sueur
Masvidal retired from MMA after losing to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 La Sueur
Masvidal's last bout was a boxing match with Nate Diaz on July 6, 2024 La Sueur

59 minutes ago

Jorge Masvidal plans to compete again in 2027. Speaking on a recent podcast, the former UFC welterweight title challenger and first BMF champion said he will fight next year with the UFC, either in boxing or in MMA: "I'll have a fight in some form next year, with the UFC, whether boxing with Zuffa Boxing or MMA in the UFC" (translated).

Masvidal retired from MMA in front of his home crowd after losing to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 and then turned to boxing. He has not competed since a boxing match with Nate Diaz on July 6, 2024.

The UFC has not confirmed his return, and Masvidal did not call out an opponent, according to La Sueur.

Summary: Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal says he will fight in 2027, either in MMA with the UFC or in boxing with Zuffa Boxing; the UFC has not confirmed.

Key points (one per line): Masvidal said on a podcast he will fight next year, in MMA or boxing
He named the UFC and Zuffa Boxing as the options
He has not fought since boxing Nate Diaz on July 6, 2024
The UFC has not confirmed a return and Masvidal named no opponent