Jake Paul did it again. The 25-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer snatched a win over the veteran fighter Anderson Silva, formerly belonging to the UFC. Paul and Silva squared off in front of 14,430 spectators in attendance at the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix. The two fought with age and an experience gap in the ring.
Both the fighters started off with patience and took their time. Paul and Silva fought with their respective unique styles, keeping their hands low and chins unprotected for a significant part of the fight.
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A reciprocal exchange of taunting frequently occupied the fight. However, both the fighters fought till the end of the scheduled 8th round. In the very last round, angling out, Paul hit Silva with a lead left hook followed by a straight right. In this manner, ‘The Problem Child’ scored a knocked down, and with a decision won the fight.
Following his impressive night, the rising F1 star took to one of his Instagram stories and congratulated Jake Paul for his latest win.
Taking to Instagram, the 22-year-old wrote, “What a fight. @jakepaul proved he’s a [an] absolute beast in the ring! [boxing glove emoji]” Shortly after Norris deleted the story. However, here is what he said.
Lando Norris wished fair play to Anderson Silva after the Jake Paul fight
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The Belgian-British driver did not only congratulate ‘The Problem Child’. Rather, he appreciated the effort that Anderson Silva put in. Despite being 47, Silva stood his ground and fought Paul toe-to-toe within the enclosure of the ring.
Taking his bouquet of appreciation to Silva, Norris wrote, “FairPlay to @spiderandersonsilva” Having appreciated Silva and Paul, Norris one more time said, “W Jake, congrats”
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