Anderson Silva News
Jake Paul still interested in matchup with Nate Diaz after Anderson Silva fight: "There’s beef between Nate Diaz and I"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2022
Jake Paul still has his eye on a showdown with UFC welterweight star Nate Diaz. The Stockton native is fresh off his fight over Tony Ferguson last month at UFC 279. The headliner came together on short notice after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight for the main event. As a result, ‘El Cucuy’ was bumped to the headliner against Diaz.
Jake Paul down for difficult matchups after Anderson Silva, but still interested in boxing KSI: "I can step in there and knock them out"
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2022
Despite his want for better competition, Jake Paul is still down to box his longtime YouTube foe KSI. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his rematch with Tyron Woodley last December. In that outing, Paul ended the rivalry with a brutal sixth-round knockout. Since that time, he’s taken some time off due to several canceled comeback fights.
Jake Paul hits back at idea that Anderson Silva isn't representing MMA in boxing match: "He just doesn't want that pressure"
Josh Evanoff - October 5, 2022
Jake Paul doesn’t buy the idea that Anderson Silva isn’t representing MMA in their upcoming clash. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his rematch with Tyron Woodley last December. In their first encounter earlier in the year, Paul scored a close split-decision victory. In the rematch, he ended the rivalry with a vicious sixth-round knockout.
Tito Ortiz predicts former foe Anderson Silva will easily defeat Jake Paul: "he thinks him being 47 is going to make a difference?"
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2022
Tito Ortiz believes that Jake Paul is in for a rude awakening against Anderson Silva. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his rematch with Tyron Woodley last December. In that outing, Paul scored a highlight-reel knockout victory over the former UFC welterweight champion. Since that time, the YouTuber has had two canceled returns against Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr.
Anderson Silva reveals retirement timeline for MMA: "When I'm done, I'm done"
Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has laid out his retirement plans. ‘The Spider’ is set to return to the boxing ring next month against Jake Paul. The pair will headline a Showtime pay-per-view from the Gila River Arena in Arizona. The bout will be the fourth straight appearance in the boxing ring since Silva left the UFC in 2020.
Anderson Silva names BJ Penn as his GOAT of MMA: “Penn is the best MMA fighter I saw fight in my entire life”
Josh Evanoff - September 26, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva believes BJ Penn is the greatest to ever do it. ‘The Spider’ is set to return to the boxing ring next month against Jake Paul. The Showtime pay-per-view headliner will take place from the Gila River Arena in Arizona. Ahead of the bout, many have praised Silva as the greatest fighter in MMA history.
Scott Coker reveals he tried to make Anderson Silva vs. Fedor Emelianenko, hopes to re-open the "dialogue" and make it happen in Japan
Cole Shelton - September 22, 2022
Scott Coker is hoping to make Anderson Silva vs. Fedor Emelianenko in Bellator. After Silva fought out his UFC contract and became a free agent, Coker says he tried to sign the Brazilian. He wanted to do a one-off fight against Emelianenko but Silva made it known he wanted to pursue boxing.
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 expresses desire to have his last fight take place in Japan: “It completely makes sense because I start fight my professional career in Japan”
Zain Bando - September 21, 2022
Anderson Silva revealed potential plans for his final combat fight to take place in Japan to cap off an historic career. The former UFC middleweight champion held the belt from 2006-2013 and defeated some of the best fighters of his era, including Rich Franklin (x2), Yushin Okami, Chael Sonnen (x2), Forrest Griffin, and Patrick Cotè, to name a few. Silva left the UFC in October of 2020 after a loss to Uriah Hall at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. Ever since the loss, he has vowed to pursue other combat ventures outside of MMA, which includes boxing.
Anderson Silva details the one problem he has with UFC president Dana White
Cole Shelton - September 21, 2022
Anderson Silva is one of the best UFC fighters of all time but he has one problem with Dana White. Silva was in the UFC from 2006 to 2020 and was the former middleweight champion while he fought 25 times in the promotion. He headlined countless shows, defended his belt 10 times and was the face of the company for years.
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.
Chuck Liddell riding with fellow legend Anderson Silva to finish Jake Paul: "He's got nothing to lose"
Josh Evanoff - September 16, 2022
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell believes that Anderson Silva will knockout Jake Paul. ‘The Spider’ has been out of action since his no-contest exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado in May. The bout was the Brazilian’s third since departing the UFC in 2020. Silva had previously scored victories over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Tito Ortiz in the boxing ring.
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’.
Anderson Silva invites Chael Sonnen to a barbeque at Jake Paul press conference: "People hate you in Brazil, but I don't!"
Josh Evanoff - September 12, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has seemingly buried the hatchet with Chael Sonnen. ‘The Spider’ is set to face off with Jake Paul next month in Arizona. The bout will be broadcast on Showtime pay-per-view and will be the fourth time Silva has boxed since leaving the UFC in 2020.
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.
Jake Paul uses prior Dana White comments to promote Anderson Silva fight: "Conor McGregor's dad is promoting the fight for me"
Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2022
Jake Paul has UFC president Dana White to thank for promoting his fight with Anderson Silva. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his knockout win over Tyron Woodley last December. On that night in Florida, Paul was originally set to face Tommy Fury, but ‘TNT’ withdrew. As it would turn out, that became a theme for the YouTuber.