In a few hours, Jake Paul and Anderson Silva will clash at the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix. While Anderson Silva is 47 and past his prime, Jake Paul is 25 and still has the vigor of youth by his side going into this fight. Although 47, an active fighter, Anderson Silva, has decades of experience and will bring Jake Paul the toughest fight so far in life.
Previously, Paul fought Askren and Woodley – two fighters that belonged to UFC. Paul conquered a knockout win over both Askren and Woodley. While Silva’s roots are not boxing, he will possess a threat considering the manner in which he won his last three fights.
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Silva reignited his boxing career only last year. Whereas, Jake Paul made his debut and became active since the January 2020. In a span of just one year, Silva has had three fights and three wins in boxing. As we inch closer to the match, here is a look at the numbers that matter and tell us more about the fight.
Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva: Stats and physical attributes
Officially, Anderson Silva made his boxing debut in the year 1998. However, soon Anderson left boxing and pursued his career in MMA. Silva reinstated his boxing career in 2021 with a victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in the ring. So far, Silva has had 4 boxing bouts. His record comprises 1 loss and 3 wins. 50% of his fights end with a knockout win.
‘Spider’, 47, stands 6′ 2″ and has a reach of 78″ in the ring. On the other hand, Jake Paul, 25, made his boxing debut in 2020 with a win over fellow YouTuber Ali Eson Gib. He has had a total of 5 bouts. His record comprises 0 losses and 5 wins. 4 that is to say 80% of his victories come by the way of a knockout. An orthodox fighter, Paul stands 6′ 1″ and has a reach of only 76″.
Prediction and other facts about Silva and Paul
Reportedly, Paul has a net worth of $60 million. On the other side of the corner, according to updates, the veteran fighter Silva has a net worth of $18 million. As mentioned earlier, Paul would certainly be favored by his young age. Although initially a content creator on YouTube, in boxing, he has had some wins.
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He was able to execute knockout punches over the likes of Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley – figures who were professional fighters and had been long acquainted with the ring. However, it is also true that these fighters were retired and did not box initially. Silva is 47 and is past his prime. If Paul knocked him out somewhere in the fight, it should not come as a surprise.
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Having said that, Silva has years of experience and once dominated the UFC. Although past his prime, he was able to fight Israel Adesanya toe-to-toe. Similarly, he had impressive wins when he returned to boxing. Silva has the stamina and the spirit to go on. The Brazilian just may out-think Paul in the fight. If the fight goes the distance, Silva just may win.
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