Report: Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva to take place October 29
One of mixed martial arts biggest stars is reportedly set to meet YouTube sensation turned boxing prospect, Jake Paul, later this year.
It appears as longtime UFC middleweight champion turned pro boxer, Anderson “The Spider” Silva will meet Paul in the ring, arguably the youngster’s toughest challenge to date.
According to a report from Keemstar – who covers YouTube and social media news and drama, as well as being close with the Paul brothers, the fight is going to be officially announced in the near future.
The event is targeted to take place on October 29 and will serve as the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view.
Anderson Silva vs Jake Paul!
Who you got? I’m literally hearing that this is going to be announced! #DramaAlert pic.twitter.com/1aNjUbSLjw
— KEEM 🍿 (@KEEMSTAR) August 30, 2022
Paul’s team at ‘Most Valuable Promotion’s also hinted at the pairing on August 27 stating on Twitter, “Next week we will announce JAKE PAUL’s next opponent. @jakepaul will almost certainly be the underdog. He knows that and he wants that.”
Next week we will announce JAKE PAUL’s next opponent. @jakepaul will almost certainly be the underdog. He knows that and he wants that.
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) August 27, 2022
BJPenn reporter Cole Shelton is also reporting the news, stating “Jake Paul (5-0) is coming off a KO win over Tyron Woodley last December which served as a rematch after he edged out a split decision win in August. Paul was supposed to face Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr. this year but both fights never came to fruition. In his boxing career, Paul also holds a TKO win over Ben Askren, a KO win over Nate Robinson, and a TKO win over fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib in his debut.
“Anderson Silva (3-1 boxing, 34-11, and one No Contest MMA) has transitioned into boxing following his release from the UFC. Silva lost his pro boxing debut in 1998 and then picked up his first win in 2005 before focusing on MMA. After ending his MMA career, he scored a decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and then knocked out Tito Ortiz last September.”
