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In fact, Diaz was bright and early for his media responsibilities on Wednesday, arriving a full half-hour before his scheduled arrival time. But Diaz always manages to capture attention one way or another, and this time it was with his words.
, but that fight was taken off the table after Diaz missed his previous press obligations. With the wild twists and turns in his rearview mirror, he said knowing what he knows now, he would have done things a little bit differently.
"I would have gone back to boxing," Diaz said. "If I had my chance to do it over again, I would go back to the boxing contract. It would have paid me more money, and I would have took my punches win or lose, and just do my job, fight and get paid."
Diaz's comments weren't said with any malice towards the opportunity he's given, explaining it as a business decision that would have paid dividends in both the boxing and MMA realms.
"Later on, I'm sure they would have me back here or somewhere," he said. "You want to see a pro boxer fight MMA? Now you have yourself a high-level pro boxer. In my opinion, I don't know, I don't think about it till it's all over with but I would have made plenty of money in boxing and would have made plenty of money later coming back so it definitely would have worked out if I had done what I set out to do and gone to pro boxing for a while."
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Matt Mitrione plays to the camera during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Matt Mitrione relaxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Matt Mitrione warms up on his back during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz smiles with reporters during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz puts his fists up for photos during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz practices fighting off his back during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz controls his younger brother's left arm during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz takes a breather during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nate Diaz shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz throws a high kick during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz rolls on his shoulder during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Nick Diaz stretches his leg during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Donald Cerrone talks to reporters during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Donald Cerrone throws a kick during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Donald Cerrone throws a kick during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Donald Cerrone works his hands during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Donald Cerrone takes a breather during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Donald Cerrone hits the pads during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Francis Carmont lifts his right knee during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Francis Carmont shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Roy Nelson shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Roy Nelson shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Roy Nelson shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Mirko Cro Cop talks to the media during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Mirko Cro Cop practices a guillotine choke during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Mirko Cro Cop throws a kick during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Cheick Kongo talks to reporters during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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Cheick Kongo shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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B.J. Penn talks to reporters during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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B.J. Penn talks to reporters during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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B.J. Penn warms up during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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B.J. Penn shadowboxes during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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B.J. Penn smiles during the UFC 137 media workouts on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas.
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