

The upcoming Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva fight is one of the most talked about subjects in boxing. The latter has been one of the finest fighters in the UFC, but he his age might be a problem for him against a young Paul. However, his rigorous training routine has stunned fans as it surfaced on the internet. Additionally, even UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal made a mention of it in one of his latest posts.
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Masvidal was stunned at Silva’s speed and size, and he wrote, “He’s bigger faster and stronger at 47 than he was at 33.”
Anderson Silva recently got his boxing license from Arizona. Fans were convinced that he had done so for a potential fight with Jake Paul. And now the two are finally set to face each other inside the boxing ring on October 29th.
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Furthermore, Silva is by far the toughest opponent of Paul’s career. The former’s fighting experience might become a problem for the American, which could also break his unbeatable record.
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‘The Problem Child’ was set to fight British boxer Tommy Fury on August 6th, at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. However, the latter pulled out from the fight, and Hasim Rahman Jr. came as a replacement. But even that fight got called off. Now Paul is set to fight Silva, but there’s another UFC fighter that the American Youtuber might fight next.
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In the recent press conference of the Paul vs. Silva fight, the former was asked if he sees UFC fighter Nate Diaz as a potential opponent. The 25-year-old replied, “100 percent, I’ll slap the Stockton out of him.”
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Well, Diaz recently ended his UFC contract as he defeated Tony Ferguson at UFC 279. Now Diaz is a free agent, and he has also showed an inclination toward making a boxing debut. But only time will tell if we get to see Diaz fighting Paul in the near future.
Meanwhile, what do you think about Masvidal’s remarks on Silva? Share it in the comments below.
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