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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 13: Jake Paul and Anderson SIlva face off during a Jake Paul v Anderson Silva press conference at Gila River Arena on September 13, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 13: Jake Paul and Anderson SIlva face off during a Jake Paul v Anderson Silva press conference at Gila River Arena on September 13, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Back in the day, it would have reminded you of a roller coaster with invisible loops, or even the challenges in good old Takeshi’s Castle. But surprises don’t seem to cease. Since the September 13th announcement in Los Angeles, the boxing contest between YouTuber Jake Paul and former UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva has dropped one bombshell after another.
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With barely a day left before their eventual clash, during a pre-fight press conference, The Problem Child surprised everyone when he threw a Closing Line’ to Spider Anderson Silva.
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva agreeing a bet ahead of their fight on Saturday night. If Silva wins, Jake rematches him in kickboxing. If Jake wins, Silva joins him to start an association to help UFC fighters get better pay and healthcare…
[📽️ @ShowtimeBoxing] pic.twitter.com/MRgqPI3OtD— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 27, 2022
Jake Paul on crusade or for the ‘Chips’
Now let this be clear: there is nothing illegal about boxers waging a bet against each other. For that matter, there have been past instances of fighters instead betting on themselves! For example, Floyd’ The Money’ Mayweather had reportedly done so back in 2017, with a $400,000 bet for a victory within 9.5 rounds.
Jake Paul‘s terms stupefied everyone. “I have a bet for you, Anderson – it’s a good one,” Paul said. “If you win, I’ll give you something you probably want.
“If you win, I will fight you in an MMA fight — OK, kickboxing — but if I win, me and you come together to create a united fighters’ association to help UFC fighters get better pay and better healthcare. You become the interim president and we unite to help these fighters once and for all.”
On expected lines, Twitterati reacted.
So silva gonna lose is what i hear
— Aomura (@Aomura18) October 27, 2022
Bet your house on it then🤷♂️ it’s a win win
— Moha (@righteousssssss) October 27, 2022
A knockout victory for Jake Paul, a fan exclaimed!
Same result as this, Jake Paul KO. There has never been anyone like Jake Paul before, he came out of nowhere and has mastered and taken over professional boxing. He is coming for everyone, no one is safe. pic.twitter.com/NpBWIrTrcV
— Carl Froch (Parody) (@OnionRingsFroch) October 27, 2022
Hmm… comparison with the great Ali?
— #1 boxing expert 2022 (@TSilver2022) October 27, 2022
Few appreciations in favor of the bet.
Fair play Jake paul
— Roman Johnson-Sanchez (@RomanJ_07) October 27, 2022
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— H (@hioppr) October 27, 2022
Naysayers weren’t behind and let everyone know their doubts.
Why do people buy this shit ? It’s all a set up
— Callum Harrison (@CallumH61194470) October 27, 2022
A worthwhile bet?
While the debates on their recent bet will continue for some time, Jake Paul deserves the credit for taking up MMA fighters’ cause in the past. As much as it is gaining popularity, MMA still lags behind boxing on paychecks. Money raked in by top-ranked boxers is unimaginable by MMA standards.
Athletes having control over their careers and safety is causa nobilis. But does it need the paraphernalia of a pre-fight conference, or should it get channelized through a modest and systematic mode? Let us know your thoughts.
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