Anderson Silva, on the Jake vs Joshua undercard, wasn’t expecting a blitz second round finish. When asked about the secret recipe to his prolonged success in the game, Silva had a simple response: “I’m lucky—but lucky is the people training hard.” However, Silva isn’t done conquering the world of boxing, with a more altruistic vision of life.

At 50 years old, Silva has spent a huge chunk of his life terrorizing the rings. While his engine looks far from rusted, especially after his jaw-dropping win tonight, Silva has made his future plans clear. And that starts with serving his country for the greater good, as a guardian of the law in Beverly Hills. Yes, the boxer has steered his focus to the police institute to train as a cop.

From the ring to badges

“I go back to work right now and start my police academy to Beverly Hills PD,” Silva shared his vision with Ariel Helwani in the post-fight interview. “I think that’s the one part in my life I need to give something back to the United States, and I go do that,” he continued.

That earned a joke from Helwani, who added in fascination how Silva, as a cop alone, would minimize crimes on the streets of LA. But how would the boxer manage to keep his ring career alive while on duty in Beverly Hills?

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‘The Spider’ ensured that this was far from his last career fight, and that he’ll keep sharpening those striking skills for his imminent return to the ring. “No, that’s not my last fight. I keep working. I keep doing something hard, and we’ll see next time and next event, and most likely promote.”

But real Silva fans would know, this is indeed not the first time ‘The Spider’ has voiced his enthusiasm for being a part of law enforcement. In fact, the 50-year-old has been trained in the LA School Police Department dating back to more than a decade, in 2014. As his plans indicate, Silva would return to school to finish his training.

“It’s a personal wish, something that will make my uncle happy,” he said, revealing the true aspiration behind this dream. “He thought it was a little weird that I’m not doing this here (in Brazil), but it wasn’t the right time. My brothers are police officers, my nephews are police officers. It’s a family thing.”

Meanwhile, other than his police academy plans in full motion, Silva has already relayed what else he has been eyeing.

Anderson Silva reveals potential ring opponent

One of the most notorious duologies in Silva’s career, ‘The Spider’ is still due to set matters even. In their first showdown back in 2013, Silva fell prey to his own show baiting style, as Chris Weidman capitalized on the opportunity to get the KO. In their rematch, Silva snapped his own shin in two after he threw a leg kick.

Due to the trilogy to make things even, Silva and Weidman were scheduled to fight last year in November. However, an in-camp injury derailed Weidman’s momentum. Speaking to Helwani after his latest win, Silva brought the matter once again into focus, as he demanded a trilogy.

“For Spiderman, who’s your Venom? For me it’s Chris Weidman,” Silva added. “I know you hurt your arm but I want to do it. Say hi to your family.” Whether that fight will take place is, however, up to the promotion. But that doesn’t undermine Silva’s stunning comeback to the ring today.

But his next chapter is equally as thrilling, with the legend balancing life in the ring with a badge on the streets of Beverly Hills. What do you think about Anderson Silva’s plan to join the police academy while continuing to fight?