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At the Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico. MMA legend Anderson Silva came over to boxing and turned back the lock by winning an eight round split decision over former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
MMA legend Anderson Silva, 46-years-old, turned back the clock on Saturday night in Mexico, when he won an eight round split decision over former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Two judges gave Silva the fight with 77-75 scores, with the third official handing the same score of 77-75 to Chavez Jr.
Guadalajara, Mexico - As part of the Tribute to the Kings Pay-Per-View portion of the event, MMA legend “The Spider” Anderson Silva pulled off a shocker in his first major boxing match, with an eight round split decision win over former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.
Anderson Silva looked far more like a world-class boxer than his ex-middleweight champion opponent, carrying his skills over from the UFC cage to win a split decision over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in their sanctioned eight-round bout on the Tribute to the Kings at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Anderson Silva Weights - Julio Cesar Chavez, Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Ramon Alvarez, Omar Chavez, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Hector Camacho Jr. weigh in for their “Tribute to the Kings” boxing extravaganza, live on PPV Saturday, June 19th. (photos by Chris Farina)
Mixed martial arts legend Anderson Silva is disappointed that his opponent on Saturday night, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, came in overweight for their catch-weight contest. The bout was agreed upon for a contract weight of 182-pounds.
Chavez Jr, Anderson Silva Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Guadalajara, Mexico ---- Julio Cesar Chavez, Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Ramon Alvarez, Omar Chavez, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Hector Camacho Jr. attend the final press conference Wednesday with moderator Adriana Jimenez for their upcoming exciting fights, live on PPV Saturday, June 19th in an event titled “Tribute to the Kings”.
Chavez Sr, Camacho Jr Workouts Brawl Photos Gallery - Julio Cesar Chavez, Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Ramon Alvarez, Omar Chavez, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Hector Camacho Jr. attend a public workout where thousands of fans showed up at the Plaza de la Liberacion in downtown Guadalajara, Mexico on Tuesday for their upcoming exciting fights, live on PPV Saturday, June 19th in an event titled “Tribute to the Kings”. (photos by Chris Farina)
Chavez Sr, Chavez Jr, Grand Arrivals Photos Gallery - Julio Cesar Chavez, Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Ramon Alvarez, Omar Chavez, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.and Hector Camacho Jr. all made their grand arrival at the Hotel Riu in Guadalajara, Mexico on Monday. Afterwards, the group visited the Jalisco Stadium where they will be fighting live on PPV Saturday, June 19th in an event titled “Tribute to the Kings”. (photos by Chris Farina)
Chavez Sr, Camacho Sr. Final Presser Photos Gallery - "Tribute to the Kings" ---- Julio Cesar Chavez, Hector “Machito” Camacho, Jr. , Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., MMA legend Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Omar Chavez and Ramon Alvarez attend a press conference in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday for their upcoming fights on June 19. (photos by Global Sports Streaming)