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Anderson Silva explains why he’s not representing the MMA community in fight with Jake Paul
Susan Cox - September 22, 2022
Anderson Silva is explaining why he’s not representing the MMA community in his fight with Jake Paul. It will be UFC legend, Anderson Silva, getting in the boxing ring with Jake Paul on Saturday, October 29th at the Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
Anderson Silva reveals his future plans after boxing match with Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - September 22, 2022
Anderson Silva has revealed what he plans on doing next following his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul. On October 29 in Arizona, Anderson Silva will attempt to put an end to the rise of Jake Paul in professional boxing. ‘The Spider’ has made a strong transition over to the squared circle from mixed martial arts and even at the age of 47, he’s still proving that there’s a way to find success after leaving the UFC.
Chris Avila to return against YouTuber Dr. Mike on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard
Josh Evanoff - September 20, 2022
The undercard of Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva has begun to be filled. On October 29th from the Gila River Arena in Arizona, the two stars will clash in an eight-round affair. Paul and Silva will headline a Showtime pay-per-view which is expected to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the year.
Nate Diaz reveals boxing Jake Paul "is for sure one of the options" he's exploring in free agency
Cole Shelton - September 19, 2022
Nate Diaz is interested in boxing Jake Paul. Diaz fought out his UFC contract in the main event of UFC 279 as he scored a submission win over Tony Ferguson. After the win, he confirmed he would be leaving the UFC to take over another sport which he says is boxing as he wants to box professionally.
Eddie Hearn reacts to Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva fight booking: “I just think that Jake’s been a bit unlucky”
Harry Kettle - September 15, 2022
Eddie Hearn has given his thoughts on Jake Paul’s next boxing match coming against UFC legend Anderson Silva. While he may be 5-0 in the world of professional boxing, many feel as if Jake Paul hasn’t quite proven himself as a talented practitioner of the sport just yet – at least, not on the appropriate level.
Video | Watch 47-year-old Anderson Silva train for his boxing bout against Jake Paul
Ryan Harkness - September 14, 2022
Anderson Silva is set to box Jake Paul on October 29th, and while ‘The Spider’ definitely represents the toughest test to date for Paul, there’s no ignoring the age difference between the two men. Jake Paul is a spry 25 years old, while Anderson Silva is getting a bit long in the tooth at 47. Team Paul has clearly made a calculated decision that his youth will give him the edge needed to defeat a G.O.A.T. of combat sports. We’ll see how their math adds up once the event rolls around, as Silva has been looking remarkably good in the three boxing bouts he’s had since leaving the UFC two years ago.
Anderson Silva shoots down the idea that his reputation is on the line in boxing match with Jake Paul: “Definitely not”
Harry Kettle - September 13, 2022
Anderson Silva has rejected the idea that his reputation will be on the line when he battles Jake Paul in a boxing match. Last week, it was announced that Anderson Silva will be the latest man to try and stop the rise of Jake Paul in the world of professional boxing. ‘The Spider’ has looked good since making the transition from mixed martial arts to the squared circle and now, he’ll hope to inflict a defeat on Paul for the first time in the pro career of ‘The Problem Child’.
Jake Paul interested in Nate Diaz fight, plans to "slap the Stockton out of him"
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2022
Jake Paul is interested in fighting Nate Diaz now that the Stockton native is out of his UFC contract. Diaz fought out his contract at UFC 279 as he defeated Tony Ferguson by submission. After the fight, he said he would be leaving the UFC for a bit to go to a different sport with many speculating he would box Jake Paul.
Jake Paul reacts after Nate Diaz ends his UFC career on a winning note: “This is how you leave an employer and become your own boss”
Susan Cox - September 12, 2022
Jake Paul has reacted after Nate Diaz ended his UFC career on a winning note Saturday night in Las Vegas. It was Nate Diaz (22-13 MMA) vs Tony Ferguson (26-8 MMA) last Saturday, September 10th in the welterweight main event at UFC 279 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Jake Paul discusses first run-in with Anderson Silva years ago: "He was the first celebrity I fanboy'd over"
Josh Evanoff - September 9, 2022
Jake Paul has revealed details of his first time meeting Anderson Silva. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his knockout win over Tyron Woodley last December. Since that time, the YouTuber’s boxing career has been derailed by fight cancelations. Paul has had two canceled outings against Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr.
Nate Diaz gives thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva: "I think they’d be stupid if they’re trying to count him out"
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2022
UFC welterweight Nate Diaz has given his take on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his win over Tyron Woodley last December. In that outing, Paul was first expected to face Tommy Fury, but ‘TNT’ pulled out. As a result, ‘The Chosen One’ stepped in on short notice for the headliner.
Uriah Hall and Most Valuable Promotions get into heated exchange after ‘Primetime’ dubs Jake Paul a “tyrant”
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2022
Uriah Hall got into a heated debate with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions during a social media exchange this week. While he may never have lived up to the hype from his season of The Ultimate Fighter, Uriah Hall was still a valuable member of the UFC roster throughout his time with the company. He managed to register big wins along the way over the likes of Gegard Mousasi, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, firmly establishing himself as a contender at middleweight.
Anderson Silva says Jake Paul fight will be "the biggest combat event of the year"
Cole Shelton - September 6, 2022
Anderson Silva believes his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul will be the biggest event of the year. Silva and Paul are set to headline a Showtime boxing pay-per-view on October 29 from Glendale, Arizona. On paper, it is a big fight as Silva is a former UFC champion and one of the best fighters of all time, while Paul is an up and coming boxer who is well-known for his YouTube channel and being on Disney. It’s also a step-up in competition for Paul which many fans wanted to see which only adds to the intrigue of the event which is why Silva has high expectations.
Jake Paul reacts after boxing match with Anderson Silva is made official for October 29th: “I respect the legend, but he must be exterminated”
Susan Cox - September 6, 2022
Jake Paul is reacting after the boxing match with Anderson Silva is made official for October 29th. Yes, it’s confirmed that former UFC champion Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva will enter the ring to compete with Jake Paul at the Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan shares his thoughts on rumored Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match
Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2022
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given his take on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his knockout win over Tyron Woodley last December. Since that time, the YouTuber-turned-boxer has had multiple fight cancelations. Paul was booked to face Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr., but both matchups fell apart.
Vitor Belfort believes Jake Paul chose to fight Anderson Silva over him due to power: "I could see he is really afraid to face fast and explosive opponents"
Josh Evanoff - September 1, 2022
Vitor Belfort believes Jake Paul picked to fight Anderson Silva because it will be easier. The former UFC middleweight champion hasn’t competed in MMA since a May 2018 loss to Lyoto Machida. Following that defeat, Belfort parted ways with the promotion. The 45-year-old then signed with ONE Championship.
Dana White reacts to rumored Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva matchup: “If that's true, it's about time. He's got a real fight on his hands there”
Harry Kettle - August 31, 2022
UFC president Dana White has reacted to the rumoured upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva. In the last few days, reports have been flooding in that suggest Jake Paul will take on his toughest boxing challenge yet on October 29 in the form of Anderson Silva. The former UFC middleweight champion has surprised a lot of people since making his transition over into the squared circle and despite being 47 years old, he’s long since been seen as the toughest available challenge for Paul in this strange sub-genre of the sport.
Jake Paul now the betting underdog against Anderson Silva after opening as a sizeable favorite
Cole Shelton - August 30, 2022
Jake Paul is now the betting underdog for his rumored upcoming fight against Anderson Silva after he opened as the betting favorite. On Monday evening, news surfaced that Paul and Silva have agreed to headline a Showtime boxing pay-per-view on October 29. It is a massive fight and a big step-up in competition for Paul who hasn’t fought since he knocked out Tyron Woodley last December.