Jake Paul‘s subsequent opponent may very well be his largest problem so far — it is none apart from UFC legend and professional boxer Anderson Silva, TMZ Sports activities has confirmed.
47-year-old Silva is the previous UFC middleweight champ … and a few even contemplate him the best MMA fighter ever, beating names like Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Forrest Griffin and extra.
We all know what you are saying — one other UFC fighter?? However, anybody who’s been following Silva’s profession is aware of the man has had a resurgence in boxing … and presently holds a 3-1 file. He most lately beat Tito Ortiz in September 2021. The loss got here ages in the past in 1998.
His most spectacular accomplishment within the ring was a win over Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr. — son of the legendary Mexican fighter — who at one time was the WBC middleweight champ.
Paul, however, is 5-0 with 4 knockouts. He is overwhelmed large names like ex-NBA participant Nate Robinson and former UFC stars Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
The struggle is ready to go down in October.
