Anderson Silva News
John Fury slams Jake Paul for fighting “hand-picked geriatrics”
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2022
John Fury has hit out at Jake Paul for the quality of his opponents after his big win over Anderson Silva at the weekend. On Saturday night, Jake Paul moved to 6-0 in his professional boxing career as he edged out a decision win over Anderson Silva. Despite facing some adversity, Paul was able to knock Silva down en route to victory.
Anderson Silva reacts following unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 30, 2022
Anderson Silva is taking his unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul in stride. Silva and Paul shared the ring for a pro boxing match inside the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona this past Saturday night. The bout was scheduled for eight rounds and it did indeed go the distance. This was an action-packed bout and while Silva had his moments, Paul scored a late knockdown en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Boxing community reacts after Jake Paul defeats Anderson Silva
Christopher Taylor - October 29, 2022
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva squared off in the headliner of tonight’s Showtime Boxing pay-per-view event from Arizona. The highly anticipated bout took place live from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
MMA Fighters react after Jake Paul defeats Anderson Silva
Christopher Taylor - October 29, 2022
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva collided in the headliner of tonight’s Showtime Boxing pay-per-view event from Arizona. The highly anticipated fight took place live from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
Fight purses revealed for Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match
Chris Taylor - October 29, 2022
The fight purses for tonight’s highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match have been revealed. Paul and Silva are set to collide this evening on pay-per-view live from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Anderson Silva maintains that "dream" boxing match with Roy Jones Jr. still interests him: "That's my goal"
Josh Evanoff - October 28, 2022
UFC legend Anderson Silva still has his eyes set on a boxing match with Roy Jones Jr. ‘The Spider’ departed the UFC in 2020 after losing to Uriah Hall. Following his release, Silva decided to focus on a new career path. Instead of fighting in the octagon, the Brazilian would head to the boxing ring.
Jake Paul reveals Dana White has tried to "sabotage" Anderson Silva fight: "They've been sending me cease and desists letters"
Josh Evanoff - October 28, 2022
It seems that the rivalry between Jake Paul and Dana White isn’t over yet. ‘The Problem Child’ is 5-0 as a professional boxer, but has remained a far more relevant figure in the sport of MMA. The reason is two-fold. First, Paul has made a career out of boxing former UFC stars, such as Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and now Anderson Silva.
Israel Adesanya wants to see Jake Paul “shake up the world” by defeating MMA legend Anderson Silva
Susan Cox - October 28, 2022
Israel Adesanya wants to see Jake Paul ‘shake up the world’ by defeating MMA legend Anderson Silva. It will be Anderson Silva vs Jake Paul this coming Saturday night, October 29th at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Anderson Silva expresses interest in boxing Georges St-Pierre after 'GSP' is added to Jake Paul broadcast: "He can come and do something special"
Josh Evanoff - October 27, 2022
MMA fans might get the super-fight they’ve longed for, but it wouldn’t take place under normal circumstances. Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre spent the majority of their primes at the top of the UFC, and just 15-pounds apart. For years, fans longed to see ‘The Spider’, and ‘GSP’ go toe to toe. Sadly, it never happened.
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva agree to bet ahead of boxing fight on Saturday
Cole Shelton - October 27, 2022
Jake Paul has once again made a bet prior to his boxing fight. Paul has been vocal in trying to make bets with his opponents. He had offered a bet to Ben Askren which was not accepted, that would’ve seen Funky’s purse doubled if he won. He and Tyron Woodley also agreed to a tattoo bet, which ‘The Chosen One’ ended up following up with (see that here).
Pro fighters make their picks for Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match
Cole Shelton - October 27, 2022
In the main event of a Showtime boxing pay-per-view on Saturday in Arizona, Jake Paul has the toughest test of his career as he takes on former UFC champ, Anderson Silva. Heading into the fight, Paul is a -192 favorite while the Brazilian is a +150 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. Many believe Silva will get it done while some are starting to believe Paul is legit.
Anderson Silva responds to criticism from “young man” KSI: “You and Jake are such an inspiration to the youth. Build together”
Harry Kettle - October 27, 2022
Anderson Silva has hit back at KSI for spreading rumours regarding his recent comments about being knocked out in sparring. This Saturday night in Arizona, Anderson Silva will collide with Jake Paul in one of the most bizarre crossover boxing matches of all time. Despite being 47, Silva is widely considered to be the favourite, with Paul taking on the toughest test of his career thus far.
Jake Paul arrives to open workouts on horse (Video)
Harry Kettle - October 27, 2022
Jake Paul made his entrance to open workouts in style yesterday by riding a horse as his fight against Anderson Silva approaches. It’s not exactly a secret that Jake Paul is a showman. From acting to YouTube to boxing and beyond, he’s done everything in his power to draw the attention of the masses – and for the most part, it’s worked.
Anderson Silva releases statement regarding reports he'd been knocked out in sparring
Ryan Harkness - October 26, 2022
Anderson Silva wants his fans to know he wasn’t knocked out in sparring as a recent interview with MMA Weekly implied. Silva is set to face Jake Paul in a boxing match at the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona on October 29th. The betting community already has Paul a slight -180 favorite to Silva’s +150 dog, mainly due to ‘The Spider’ being 47 years old. Getting knocked out twice in training wouldn’t improve Anderson’s chances.
Anderson Silva says his last sparring partner for upcoming Jake Paul fight knocked him out “two times”
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2022
Anderson Silva has suggested that his last sparring partner prior to his Jake Paul fight knocked him out twice. This Saturday night in Arizona, Anderson Silva will go head to head with Jake Paul in a boxing match that very few could’ve ever imagined would happen. The two men come from completely different worlds and yet, with the world watching, they’ll collide inside the squared circle this weekend.
Oscar De La Hoya explains why he thinks Jake Paul will KO Anderson Silva
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2022
Oscar De La Hoya believes Jakes Paul will remain undefeated after he faces Anderson Silva in two weeks’ time. Paul is set for the toughest test of his career as he faces the former UFC champ, Silva. It’s an intriguing matchup as Paul is coming off back-to-back wins over Tyron Woodley while Silva has had success in boxing beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and Tito Ortiz. However, De La Hoya believes Paul’s power will be too much for the Brazilian.
Tyron Woodley warns Anderson Silva from underestimating Jake Paul in boxing match: "He's training his a*s off"
Josh Evanoff - October 11, 2022
Tyron Woodley hopes that Anderson Silva isn’t taking Jake Paul lightly. ‘The Spider’ and ‘The Problem Child’ are set to faceoff on Showtime pay-per-view later this month. It’ll be Silva’s third boxing match since exiting the UFC in 2020. Since then, he’s captured lopsided victories in the ring over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Tito Ortiz.
Daniel Cormier shares prediction for upcoming Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match: "Honestly, he’s a kid that’s in his prime"
Chris Taylor - October 8, 2022
Former two division UFC champion Daniel Cormier has shared his prediction for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match. 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.