Jake Paul faces the toughest test of his professional boxing career when he takes on UFC icon Anderson Silva, one of the greatest combat sport stars of all time, in Arizona this weekend.
'The Problem Child' has been met with criticism from some fight fans for his choice of opposition in the past, but a clash with Silva, who beat former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. last year, will go some way to giving the YouTuber’s career some legitimacy.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of another curious card across the pond.
Where: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, USA
When: Saturday 29th October, 2022
How To Watch: In the UK, the pay-per-view card will be broadcast exclusively on FITE TV. The event will cost $19.99 (about £17.25). The fight card is set to get underway at 1am Sunday morning UK time with ringwalks for the main event expected to take place around 4am.
Tale Of The Tape:
Paul
Place Of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Residence: Dorado, Puerto Rico
Age: 25
Alias: The Problem Child
Record: 5-0 (4)
Height: 6’1’’
Reach: 76’’
Stance: Orthodox
Last Fight: Vs Tyron Woodley (W-KO6), 18/12/21
Silva
Place Of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil
Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
Age: 47
Alias: The Spider
Record: 3-1 (2)
Height: 6’2’’
Reach: 78’’
Stance: Orthodox
Last Fight: Vs Tito Ortiz (W-KO1), 11/09/21
What They Say:
Jake Paul: "Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen. Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time. Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva. They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva.
"Well, to all the non-believers – Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time. On Saturday, October 29th, I will walk humbly into the ring, touch gloves with a living legend and do my best to exterminate ‘The Spider'."
Anderson Silva: "I know that in life everything has its purpose. Nothing comes just by chance. So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most. I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on October 29th."
Full Fight Card:
Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva, light-heavyweight
Jeremiah Milton vs Quintin Sumpter, heavyweight
Danny Barrios Flores vs Edgar Ortiz Jr, super-bantamweight
Adrian Rodriguez vs Dominique Griffin, super-bantamweight
Chris Avila vs Mikhail Varshavski, light-heavyweight
Eliezer Silva vs Anthony Hannah, super-welterweight
LeVeon Bell vs Uriah Hall, light-heavyweight
Ashton Sylve vs Braulio Rodriguez, super-featherweight
Shadasia Green vs Ogleidis Suarez, super-middleweight
Paul: 8/13
Draw: 16/1
Silva: 7/5
*18+ | BeGambleAware | Odds Subject To Change
