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Olympic champion Hebert Conceicao is certain gym-mate Anderson Silva will knockout Jake Paul on Saturday night. Brazilian UFC legend Silva is the latest athlete to accept a challenge from YouTuber-turned-boxer, Paul, and the pair clash in Glendale, Arizona.
By Keith Idec - GLENDALE, Arizona – The promotion of Jake Paul’s sixth professional fight has been far different than the first five because Paul has expressed nothing but respect for Anderson Silva. Paul repeatedly has called Silva his “idol” and admits it is “surreal” that he’ll share the ring Saturday night with one of the
Jake Paul, Anderson Silva Weights Photos Gallery - Jake “The Problem Child” Paul finally got MMA legend Anderson “The Spider” Silva to agree to wager the result of their must-see eight-round cruiserweight match on Saturday, October 29 in a Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) event live on SHOWTIME PPV at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Desert Diamond Arena (formerly Gila River) just outside of Phoenix. (photos by Esther Lin)
GLENDALE, Arizona – Jake Paul and Anderson Silva made weight Friday morning amid minimal fanfare for their pay-per-view showdown Saturday night.
GLENDALE, Arizona – Jake Paul helped put together one of the biggest fights in women’s boxing during his short time as a promoter. Amanda Serrano, whom Paul’s company promotes, and Katie Taylor each earned seven-figure purses for what was one of
GLENDALE, Arizona – Even Jake Paul’s perpetually supportive big brother questioned his decision to fight Anderson Silva. By Thursday, though, Logan Paul predicted that Silva will meet the same fate Saturday night that fellow former UFC champion Tyron Woodley experienced 10 months ago. The elder Paul playfully taunted Silva during the final press
Paul, Silva Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Jake “The Problem Child” Paul finally got MMA legend Anderson “The Spider” Silva to agree to wager the result of their must-see eight-round cruiserweight match on Saturday, October 29 in a Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) event live on SHOWTIME PPV at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Desert Diamond Arena (formerly Gila River) just outside of Phoenix. (photos by Esther Lin)
By Keith Idec - GLENDALE, Arizona – The Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission upheld its decision during a special meeting Thursday night to license Anderson Silva for his pay-per-view showdown with Jake Paul. The Arizona commission approved Silva’s license application last month for their fight Saturday night. The commission raised concerns regarding the 47-year-old Silva opposing Paul on Wednesday, however, after Silva stated during an
Paul, Silva Workouts Photos Gallery - Jake “The Problem Child” Paul officially kicked off fight week in style, riding in to his open media workout on horseback much to the thrill of hundreds of fans in attendance at WaterDance Plaza in the Westgate Entertainment District just outside of Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz. (photos by Esther Lin)
Anderson Silva has ignored Jake Paul’s disparagers while preparing for their pay-per-view showdown Saturday night. The odds on their eight-round cruiserweight clash are close, despite the huge age gap between them, because the skillful Silva has accomplished so much in combat sports, mostly mixed martial arts. Silva realizes, though, that Paul’s power and youth make him a real threat to even someone as experienced as him.