Anderson Silva: record, next fight and profile →
Anderson Silva, Tito Ortiz Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Headlining LEGENDS II, Former Cruiserweight and Heavyweight Undisputed World Champion, EVANDER ‘THE REAL DEAL’ HOLYFIELD will battle Former UFC Heavyweight World Champion VITOR ‘THE PHENOM’ BELFORT in an eight-round clash. (photos by Amanda Westcott)
MMA legend Anderson Silva was notorious for crawling into the cage during his height as a UFC middleweight champion, which lasted a record 2,457 days from 2006 to 2013.
Anderson Silva is willing to live with Roy Jones Jr. remaining his boxing idol, if never a fight rival. The longest reigning champion in UFC history has since left the octogen for the ring, where he will fight in his second consecutive sanctioned pro boxing match. Silva (2-1, 1KOs in boxing; 34-11, 26 KOs/submissions in MMA) will face fellow UFC legend Tito Ortiz on a Triller Fight Club Pay-Per-View show set for September 11 in Miami, Florida.
Tito Ortiz could not be more honored to soon share the ring with Anderson Silva. The terms under which he had to accept the fight, however, has the UFC Hall of Famer and former light heavyweight champion with a different viewpoint of a fighter he has long admired. A catchweight of 195 pounds is in place for their upcoming clash on September 11, live on Triller Fight Club Pay-Per-View.
Oscar De La Hoya’s planned comeback is placed hold – and could result in an entire show getting relocated. BoxingScene.com has learned that De La Hoya has been removed from the September 11 Triller Fight Club Pay-Per-View event after reportedly testing positive for COVID-19. The Hall of Fame former six-division titlist was due to face 44-year-old Vitor Belfort—a former UFC light heavyweight champion who was to make his pro boxing debut—atop the PPV event scheduled to take place at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Anderson Silva was committed to stick with boxing for the long haul from the moment he began preparation for his ring return earlier this summer. Following a split decision win over faded former middleweight titlist Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., all eyes were on the next move for the UFC legend. A second straight boxing match is in store for Silva, who will next face Hall of Fame former UFC light heavyweight champion and boxing newcomer Tito Ortiz (21-12-1, 15 knockouts/submissions in MMA). The bout—which will be fought at a catchweight of 195 pounds—will take place September 11, live on Triller Fight Club Pay-Per-View from Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
The upcoming Triller pay-per-view card, scheduled for September 11 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, is receiving several undercard additions. The main event will feature the return of six division world champion Oscar De La Hoya, who faces former UFC champion Vitor Belfort in a sanctioned boxing match.
MMA legend Anderson Silva is more than willing to step in the ring with Youtube star turned boxer, Logan Paul. Silva, 46-years-old, turned back the clock back in June - when he took part in sanctioned boxing match and won an upset decision over WBC former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Hall of Famer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. would rather see his sons retire from the sport if they refuse to properly prepare for their fight. Chavez Sr. and his two sons saw action on the same card, called 'Tribute To The Kings,' at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico.
MMA legend Anderson Silva is not ruling out the possibility of stepping right back in the boxing ring - this time against Youtube star Logan Paul. Earlier this month, the 26-year-old Paul did better than expected when he fought five division champion Floyd Mayweather in an eight round exhibition clash.