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Anderson Silva says Jake Paul fight will be “the biggest combat event of the year”
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 […]
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Jake Paul reacts after boxing match with Anderson Silva is made official for October 29th: “I respect the legend, but he must be exterminated”
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. Jake Paul, 25, is 5-0 as a pro boxer with […]
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UFC commentator Joe Rogan shares his thoughts on rumored Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match
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 […]
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Derek Brunson reveals the toughest opponent he’s faced in his MMA career
UFC middleweight Derek Brunson has named the toughest opponent he’s faced in his mixed martial arts career. While he may not have captured a UFC title, Derek Brunson has still had a rollercoaster ride of a career since entering the sport of mixed martial arts – and that’s especially true for his stint in the […]
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Anderson Silva granted Arizona boxing license, inches closer to making Jake Paul fight official
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is one step closer to boxing Jake Paul. ‘The Spider’ has been out of action since an exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado in May. That outing was an eight-round affair that saw the latter being knocked down and dominated. However, because it was an exhibition, the bout wasn’t […]
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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”
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. However, ‘The Phenom’ never fought for the […]
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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”
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 […]
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Jake Paul now the betting underdog against Anderson Silva after opening as a sizeable favorite
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 […]
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Report | Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva targeted to headline Showtime PPV in October
Jake Paul has his next fight booked and it’s reportedly against a former UFC fighter and champion. According to Keemstar – who covers YouTube and social media news and drama, as well as being close with the Paul’s, is reporting Jake Paul will box Anderson Silva. The event is targeted to take place on October […]
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Michael Bisping shares how he thinks a Georges St-Pierre vs Anderson Silva super-fight would have played out
Michael Bisping is sharing how he believes a Georges St-Pierre vs Anderson Silva super-fight would have played out. Anderson Silva, 47, (34-11 MMA) is a former UFC middleweight champion holding the record for the longest title reign in UFC history. Georges St-Pierre, 41, (26-2 MMA) was a two-division champion in the UFC, having won titles […]
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Anderson Silva’s coach warns Jake Paul against pursuing boxing match: “He will pay dearly”
Anderson Silva’s coach doesn’t believe it would be wise for Jake Paul to fight ‘The Spider’. The 47-year-old is fresh off an exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado last weekend. While he didn’t claim the win due to it being an exhibition, he dominated the contest. Silva knocked down the UAE Warriors champion and easily […]
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Roy Jones Jr sends a message to Anderson Silva following latest boxing match: “Stay ready so I don’t have to get ready”
Roy Jones Jr has sent a message to Anderson Silva following the Brazilian’s most recent boxing success. For many years now we’ve heard talk of a Roy Jones Jr vs Anderson Silva boxing match. The two have hinted at it, been in talks to make it happen, and have even been photographed together. It always […]
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Anderson Silva scores knockdown during exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado (Video)
Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva scored a brutal knockdown during his exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado. Silva and Machado squared off in an eight-round contest at 194-pounds this evening in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Spider’ had last competed in September of 2021, where he scored a nasty first round knockout win over Tito Ortiz […]
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Anderson Silva says a fight with Jake Paul could be next: “I’m preparing my body for a challenge”
Anderson Silva believes that a boxing match with Jake Paul can indeed be next. ‘The Spider’ is set to face Bruno Machado this weekend in his third bout since leaving the UFC in 2020. The fight is set to be the co-main event of Floyd Mayweather’s return against Don Moore. Silva’s first two outings were […]
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Floyd Mayweather announces helipad boxing event is back on for this weekend
Floyd Mayweather will still be boxing after all. Mayweather was supposed to box Don Moore on May 14th atop the helicopter landing pad at Burj Al Khalifa Hotel in Dubai. Former UFC champion Anderson Silva was set to be on the card as well. However, just days before the event, due to the death of […]
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Dana White reacts to recent criticism from former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva
UFC President Dana White is unsure what to make of Anderson Silva’s recent critical comments towards the promotion. Silva built a legacy under the UFC banner. He became the longest-reigning UFC Middleweight Champion in history and at one point looked unstoppable with 10 successful title defenses. As the years went by, “The Spider” began to […]
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Anderson Silva sounds off on UFC release: “They try to use you and kick you out”
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has discussed his time in the promotion. ‘The Spider’ reigned the UFC’s 185-pound division from 2006 to 2013. After scoring a then-record ten title defenses, he lost the title to Chris Weidman in 2013. Following that loss, it was a bit of a rough skid for Silva. Following his […]
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‘Mayweather vs. Moore’ fight card set to feature Anderson Silva and Badou Jack
It has been confirmed that boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will make his return to the squared circle for a special eight-round exhibition match against fellow undefeated pugilist ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore. The event will take place on Saturday May 14, 2022 atop the helicopter landing pad at Burj Al Khalifa Hotel in Dubai. FITE confirmed […]
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Dan Hardy discusses move to boxing, reveals Anderson Silva is his “dream matchup”
Former UFC welterweight title contender Dan Hardy has discussed his return to combat sports. ‘The Outlaw’ was a fan favorite during his run in the UFC from 2008 to 2013. His run in the cage came to an end following his diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. However, in 2018, he announced that he was cleared to […]
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Michael Bisping shoots down Jake Paul contract confirmation, tells him to fight Anderson Silva: “I wouldn’t give you the steam off of my piss”
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is seemingly done playing with Jake Paul. Over the last week, the two combat sports stars have been going back and forth on Twitter. After ‘The Problem Child’ said that he was looking to fight Bisping in the future, The Brit began going at him on Twitter. Thus sparking […]
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Daniel Cormier shoots down proposed Jake Paul vs. Michael Bisping boxing match: “Fight Anderson Silva instead”
Daniel Cormier doesn’t seem to be a fan of the proposed Jake Paul vs. Michael Bisping boxing match. ‘DC’ thinks the YouTuber should fight Anderson Silva instead. The last week has been full of trash talk from both ‘The Count’ and ‘The Problem Child’. While the two have discussed a showdown in the past, the […]
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Anderson Silva set for May boxing return, facing Bruno Machado in Dubai
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is returning to the boxing ring in May. The 46-year-old was released from the UFC in November 2020 following a three-fight losing streak. Following his release, promotions such as Bellator and ONE Championship shared that they had zero intentions of having Silva fight for them. With that in mind, […]
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Gegard Mousasi targets Anderson Silva boxing match: “Don’t run away from me”
Gegard Mousasi is booked to fight Austin Vanderford this weekend at Bellator 275. Despite that booking, it seems that the Bellator middleweight champion is already looking to a future opponent. ‘The Dreamcatcher’ is currently coming off a stoppage win over John Salter at Bellator 264. The TKO victory was the first of his second reign […]
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Chael Sonnen condemns Daniel Cormier for his middleweight GOAT assessment
Chael Sonnen has questioned Daniel Cormier for suggesting recency bias has played a role in people comparing Israel Adesanya to Anderson Silva. While Anderson Silva is often regarded as the middleweight GOAT by the MMA masses, some have argued that Israel Adesanya could be sneaking his way into the conversation. Alas, Daniel Cormier recently rejected […]
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Daniel Cormier thinks Isreal Adesanya – Anderson Silva comparisons are premature: “Izzy has some work to do”
Daniel Cormier has weighed in on the middleweight GOAT conversation. Israel Adesanya is set to fight Robert Whittaker for the second time at UFC 271. If ‘The Last Stylebender’ wins, it’ll be his 4th title defense, and put his professional record at a stellar 22-1. With Israel Adesanya’s recent success, some fans and pundits have […]
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Watch Anderson Silva partake in a 2-on-1 sparring session (Video)
In case any of you were wondering how Anderson Silva is staying busy, one of the answers is “having 2-vs-1 sparring sessions”. At the age of 46, many could forgive Anderson Silva if he wanted to ride off into the sunset and enjoy his unofficial retirement from mixed martial arts – but that isn’t who […]
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Jake Paul “would love” to box former “idol” Anderson Silva
Jake Paul says he grew up idolizing Anderson Silva so he would love to box the former UFC middleweight champion. Paul says he grew up an MMA fan and even met and got a picture with Silva along with his autograph in a gym in Ohio. He said he’s always enjoyed watching ‘The Spider’ fight […]
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Five potential opponents for Jake Paul after KO win over Tyron Woodley
Jake Paul continued his rise in the boxing world with a violent KO win over Tyron Woodley on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. Paul was originally supposed to fight Tommy Fury but the Brit was forced out of the fight due to an injury. On less than two weeks’ notice, Woodley stepped in, and early on […]