Paul vs Silva will take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Photo: Kim Klement – USA TODAY Sports / Jasmin Frank USA TODAY Sports
On Saturday October 29, it’s time for former UFC champion Anderson Silva to clash with YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul in the squared circle. The eight-round professional boxing bout will take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
In his last fight, undefeated Paul moved to 5-0 after knocking out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley last December. Silva steps into the ring with a KO win against Tito Ortiz in his last boxing bout in September 2021.
Despite being 47 years old, Anderson Silva is expected by many to be Paul’s toughest test to date, with his fantastic striking and massive fighting experience.
The October 29 boxing event also features former UFC middleweight Uriah Hall who will take on ex-NFL star Le’Veon Bell in their professional debuts. Hall retired from MMA in August but after just a few weeks he was announced for his boxing debut.