Anderson Silva

2022 - 8 - 30

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Reports: Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match booked for ... (MMA Junkie)

Try as he might, Jake Paul can't seem to get away from boxing former MMA champions and is set to meet Anderson Silva this fall.

The YouTube star hasn’t fought since his [sixth-round knockout of Woodley](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/jake-paul-ko-tyron-woodley-insane-ringside-video) in December 2021. [Anderson Silva](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/anderson-silva) in a Showtime pay-per-view headliner on October 29, according to an initial report from [NoSmokeBoxing](https://nosmokeboxing.com/jake-paul-vs-anderson-silva-fight-october-29th/) on Monday. Paul has faced questions about his legitimacy as a boxer since he hasn’t fought any traditional boxers, which will continue with Silva. Silva also looked formidable in an exhibition bout against Bruno Machado this past May. [even got a reaction out of Paul](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/anderson-silva-boxing-bout-highlights-jake-paul-reaction-mayweather-card). [knockout of Ben Askren](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/jake-paul-ko-ben-askren-insane-ringside-video) and two wins – [one decision](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/boxing-twitter-reacts-jake-paul-win-tyron-woodley-split-decision) and one knockout – over Tyron Woodley on his resume.

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Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva tale of the tape as YouTuber faces UFC ... (Mirror.co.uk)

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is 5-0 as a professional, but will take a massive step up in competition when he faces Anderson Silva, who has a winning boxing ...

After Weidman stopped him with a massive knockout in July 2013, Silva returned quickly by December for his rematch in which he broke his leg during the second round and was stretchered out for a second consecutive loss. Dana White implored Silva to retire at the age of 45, but he was determined to stick around in combat sports. Paul will finally test himself against a bigger boxer with a winning professional record when he faces Silva in his next outing. Silva stands at 6'2", making him the first opponent Paul will have faced who is bigger than the YouTuber. The former social media star has knocked out all five of the men he has fought at amateur and professional level. Paul has indicated he will fight KSI, his long-time YouTube rival, next summer at Wembley Stadium in a huge winner-take-all showdown.

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Jake Paul is set to face UFC legend Anderson Silva in his next fight (SPORTbible)

Paul, 25, is currently 5-0 as a professional boxer, with his last victory coming against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in their rematch in December. Paul ...

Massive opponent announcement this week. October." [Jake Paul](/jake-paul), [Boxing](/boxing), [UFC](/ufc), [Anderson Silva](/anderson-silva), [MMA](/mma) your ad blocking software to view this video [Jake Paul](https://www.sportbible.com/jake-paul) is set to face [UFC](https://www.sportbible.com/ufc) legend [Anderson Silva](https://www.sportbible.com/anderson-silva) in his next boxing match, according to reports. [KEEMSTAR](https://twitter.com/KEEMSTAR/status/1564415394995224576), Paul will fight the Brazilian later this year, with the bout set to be announced this week.

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Jake Paul 'will fight UFC icon Anderson Silva in his next boxing ... (Daily Mail)

Jake Paul 'will fight Anderson Silva in October' in what is set to be the Youtuber-turned-boxer's biggest test to date. Paul, 25, is to take on a man ...

Paul, meanwhile, has generated plenty of interest in his switch to boxing. The Brazilian is regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters in history His slick style of striking in the octagon has been mirrored in the squared circle and should provide the kind of step up in class Paul has been looking for.

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Jake Paul set to fight UFC legend Anderson Silva after snubbing ... (Daily Star)

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will return to the ring in October and former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, 47, has reportedly been lined up as ...

I see that he has put out that he is fighting at 185lb in October at 185lb. Get in touch you pick the date and venue I am not bothered let's just get this on." Hasim Rahman Jr then stepped in as Fury's replacement, but that bout was scrapped due to weight issues. I am in his Instagram bio he is doing tweets about me, and he has even put Amanda Serrano on the bill in Manchester next month knowing full well I will be there. [knocked out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a rematch](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/boxing/breaking-jake-paul-knocks-out-25736428), with an event scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden on August 6 getting [cancelled at the last minute](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/boxing/jake-paul-fight-cancelled-rahman-27620094). [Jake Paul](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/jake-paul) is reportedly set to face [UFC](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/ufc/) legend Anderson Silva on October 29 after dismissing [Tommy Fury's](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/tommy-fury) attempt to reschedule their failed bout for a third time.

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Jake Paul to fight UFC legend Anderson Silva as YouTuber sets ... (Daily Express)

The news comes after, Paul teased a massive fight for October. Taking to Twitter yesterday he wrote: "Just got the call. Massive opponent announcement this week ...

Paul had considered Silva as a replacement for Tommy Fury on August 6 after the Brit was denied entry to the United States but instead chose Hasim Rahman Jr due to his extensive boxing background. After a frustrating few months, the YouTube star will now partake in his sixth professional outing with a venue and undercard to be announced. If the reports are true then it is very likely as MVP suggests, that Paul will come in as the underdog.

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Jake Paul, 25, set to fight Anderson Silva, 48, next despite ... (The Sun)

JAKE PAUL is set to announce UFC legend Anderson Silva as his next opponent in October.The YouTuber-turned prizefighter was due to return on August 6.

MVP posted: "@jakepaul will almost certainly be the underdog. [teased the upcoming fight announcement ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19604966/jake-paul-opponent-october-fight-record-tommy-fury/)and labelled him the bookies outsider. [ saw their bout cancelled.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19638049/hasim-rahman-jr-jake-paul-ksi-fight-vitor-belfort/) [Paul](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jake-paul/) last fought in December, knocking out Fury's substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beat on points four months earlier. [first opponent with a recognised boxing record.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19640727/jake-paul-next-fight-date-opponent/) [after suffering an injured rib and then over US visa issues.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19574200/tommy-fury-jake-paul-october/) [Keemstar](https://twitter.com/KEEMSTAR/status/1564415394995224576) was first to break the news, with [TMZ Sports](https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/1564615794943819787) since following up.

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Jake Paul to face Anderson Silva in October (Bad Left Hook)

Jake Paul will face another ex-MMA star, but Anderson Silva is not Ben Askren or Tyron Woodley.

Paul had intended to return to the ring on Aug. “The Spider” is 47 years old, but he still looked in great shape and plenty smooth in the ring earlier this year for an exhibition in Dubai. First of all, Silva is an all-time MMA legend, not just a former champ past his best days.

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