Jake Paul, UFC legend Silva plan boxing match in Glendale
Independent Newsmedia
Posted 9/6/22
Most Valuable Promotions and Showtime Sports announced Tuesday that Jake “The Problem Child” Paul will face the biggest challenge of his career when he takes on UFC legend and professional boxer Anderson “The Spider” Silva in Glendale.
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Most Valuable Promotions and Showtime Sports announced Tuesday that Jake “The Problem Child” Paul will face the biggest challenge of his career when he takes on UFC legend and professional boxer Anderson “The Spider” Silva in Glendale.
The fight takes place Saturday, Oct. 29 at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., and will be shown live on Showtime pay-per-view.
The bout will be contested over eight rounds at a catchweight of 187 pounds. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at ticketmaster.com.
Silva built up one of the strongest resumes of any MMA fighter before returning to pro boxing in 2021. He holds the UFC record for the longest title reign in the organization’s history: 2,457 days; the most consecutive UFC victories: 16 and the most finishes in UFC title fights: nine.
Silva (34-11, 1 NC in mixed martial arts) has found success as he’s transitioned to boxing in a remarkable second act of his career. The Brazilian announced his return as a world-class boxer in June 2021 when he soundly defeated former middleweight boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., via a split decision.
“I know that in life everything has its purpose,” Silva shared in a statement. “Nothing comes just by chance. So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most. I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on October 29.”
The two fighters will go face-to-face for the first time during back-to-back press events on Monday, Sept. 12 in Los Angeles and on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Phoenix.
Paul, who has done charity work with his Boxing Bullies foundation, is looking forward to supporting boys and girls in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
“I am excited to bring this massive event to Phoenix and give back to the local community through my Boxing Bullies foundation,” Paul shared in a statement.
