Dustin Poirier hung up his gloves in July after a brutal war with Max Holloway. The Louisiana native gave everything in that UFC 318 main event back home in New Orleans. Five rounds of pure violence ended with Holloway’s hand raised. Poirier walked away from the octagon that night, seemingly for good. But fans know how retirement works in combat sports. It rarely sticks. <\/p>
The former interim lightweight champion spent 14 years building a legacy in the UFC. He started as a featherweight prospect back in 2011. Over time, he evolved into one of the most respected fighters in the sport. Multiple title shots, wars with Conor McGregor, and that legendary trilogy with Max Holloway defined his career. Everyone thought the story was over after UFC <\/a>318. Turns out, there might be one more chapter left.<\/p> Poirier recently dropped a bombshell on social media that got the MMA world buzzing. He posted on X that he would consider coming back for one specific scenario and this wouldn’t be in the UFC octagon. Instead, he’s eyeing a boxing match under Dana White’s new Zuffa Boxing promotion. And he’s got one opponent in mind: Nate Diaz. <\/p> “Zuffa Boxing 12 rounds, me and Nathaniel, I’d do it. Only 1 more fight I’d take.” <\/em><\/strong><\/p>Is Dustin Poirier Coming Back?<\/h2>