Anderson Silva and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. clashed in the co-main event of the Tribute to the Kings event. Silva, the former UFC middleweight champion, entered the squared ring for the third time in his career. As for Chavez, he is a former WBC world champion. The fight started with a round of feeling out process where both fighters measured their opponent up. Chavez landed a good left hook and a body shot on Silva. However, ‘The Spider’ impressed fans with his exceptional movement inside the boxing ring. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Anderson-Silva-Juliio-Cesar-Chavez-Jr-1.jpg]https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Anderson-Silva-Juliio-Cesar-Chavez-Jr-1.jpg Silva got better during the second round, bringing his rhythm and fluid movement to the boxing ring as well. The UFC legend also landed some good shots on Chavez Jr. as well. It was an impressive showing from Silva in the second round, to say the least. Silva showed off the signature movements of his UFC days during the third round. In what was typical showmanship from Silva, he stood at the corner and goaded JCC Jr. Hence, ‘The Spider’ showed why he has been one of the biggest entertainers in combat sports throughout the years. Despite stepping into unknown territory, he was his usual self. In round 4, he started landing some fantastic shots on Chavez Jr. The showmanship from ‘The Spider’ was enough to prove to the fans that he can be a competitive figure in the world of boxing as well. WATCH THIS STORY: Best finishes from UFC Vegas 29 fighters [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/mma-ufc-news-best-finishes-from-ufc-vegas-29-fighters-dan-ige-chan-sung-jung-/] DOES ANDERSON SILVA HAVE A FUTURE IN BOXING? At 46, Silva’s career in MMA might be over. He is no longer a UFC fighter. However, boxing might be the next home for the Brazilian legend. He proved that by being his usual self against a former world champion in Chavez Jr. Israel Adesanya [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210301213029/GettyImages-1096822530.jpg]https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210301213029/GettyImages-1096822530.jpgMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 10: (R-L) Israel Adesanya of New Zealand taunts Anderson Silva of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10, 2019 in the Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Silva [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Anderson-Silva] showed he can hang in there with really high-caliber opponents. At one point, he was even dictating the fight. Currently, according to fans and experts, he is winning the fight. Hence, it remains to be seen what lies in the future for ‘The Spider’ after such a clean performance. Also Read: ‘I Ain’t Gotta Glass Jaw’- Nate Diaz Summons Top 5 Fighters From Lightweight and Welterweight Divisions [https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-i-aint-gotta-glass-jaw-nate-diaz-summons-top-5-fighters-from-lightweight-and-welterweight-divisions/] What did you make of Silva’s troll? 

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Anderson Silva 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Anderson Silva is one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. The Brazilian fighter, who is a former UFC middleweight champion, holds the record of the <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/silvas-last-fight-ends-in-defeat#:~:text=In%20his%20last%20fight%20in,UFC%20history%20at%202%2C457%20days." target="_blank" rel="noopener">longest</a> title reign in the sport. 'The Spider' is one of the veteran fighters of the MMA world and holds many records to his name. Besides MMA, the UFC middleweight GOAT has also dipped his toes in professional boxing.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Anderson Silva: UFC career</h2>
Silva made his UFC debut at the UFC Fight Night 5, where he was up against Chris Leben, who was undefeated till that time. 'The Spider' defeated his opponent in the first round of the bout.

His next fight was against Rich Franklin at UFC 64, where he grabbed the UFC middleweight championship belt and also won the Knockout of the Night Award. He vanquished all challengers for the next seven years until 2013, when he lost his belt against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chris-weidman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Weidman</a> at UFC 162.

[caption id="attachment_547537" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-547537 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210211020916/gettyimages-1096822546-612x612-1.jpg" alt="Anderson Silva" width="612" height="408" /> MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Anderson Silva of Brazil kicks Israel Adesanya of New Zealand in their middleweight bout during the UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10, 2019 in the Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Silva's last UFC match was against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/uriah-hall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uriah Hall</a> at UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva, where he lost via TKO. He holds a record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/1f454354805b6f75" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17-7-0,1NC</a> in his UFC career.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Anderson Silva: Professional Boxing Career</h2>
Silva made his professional boxing debut on May 22, 1998, against Osmar Luiz Teixeira, where he lost via RTD. Then, seven years later, 'The Spider' stepped inside the squared circle for the second time. In his second boxing match, he fought against Julio Cesar de Jesus on August 5, 2005, and claimed a magnificent second-round KO victory.

On June 19, 2021, Silva fought a boxing legend in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who was stepping into this fight with a stellar professional boxing record of 52-5-1. 'The Spider' shocked the combat sports community and claimed an upset split decision victory over Chavez Jr.

Silva has a magnificent professional boxing record of <a href="https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/152826" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2-1.</a> Now, he will go up against the former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. His bout against Ortiz will serve as the co-main event at the Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort boxing event on September 11, 2021.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Anderson Silva: Fighting Style</h2>
The Spider is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the sport's history. With his varied background in fighting, he comes up with techniques and skills that are just out of the box. He is majorly a standup fighter and his strength includes movements and transitions that he has mastered over the years.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Anderson Silva: Achievements</h2>
Silva holds a legendary record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Anderson-Silva-1356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">34-11-0(1 NC)</a> in his MMA career. His list of records and achievements is overwhelming. He has also won valuable <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://mwrestlingzone.weebly.com/won-year-end-awards.html">awards</a> like Most Outstanding Fighter and MMA Most Valuable Fighter (2012) at Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

He has many UFC records to his name, like most wins in middleweight title fights and most knockdowns in UFC history. 'The Spider' is a 3rd-degree <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://wbbjj.com/the-jiu-jitsu-roots-of-anderson-silva-and-nick-diaz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">black belt</a> in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also has black belts in judo and taekwondo, and a yellow rope in Capoeira.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Anderson Silva: Endorsements 2021</h2>
'The Spider' has had endorsement deals with big brands like <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/784328" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Burger King</a> and <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.mmamania.com/2011/8/3/2341775/just-did-it-ufc-middleweight-champion-anderson-silva-lands-nike" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nike</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058">Anderson Silva Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Silva has estimated career earnings of $4,357,000 according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/anderson-silva-the-spider" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tapology</a>. The total estimated net worth of the fighter is $8 million, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/anderson-silva-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>.

[caption id="attachment_547542" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="size-full wp-image-547542" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210211021314/gettyimages-512721128-612x612-1.jpg" alt="Anderson Silva" width="612" height="469" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Anderson 'The Spider' Silva of Brazil (R) and Michael 'The Count' Bisping of England (L) compete in their Middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night held at at Indigo at The O2 Arena on February 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058">How to contact Anderson Silva?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/spiderandersonsilva/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/spideranderson?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/spideranderson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>
<table>
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<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td>The Spider</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>04-14-1975</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residence</td>
<td>Los Angeles, California, USA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'2"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/anderson-silva" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reach</a></td>
<td>77"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td>185 lbs / middleweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>34-11-0 (1 NC)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boxing Record</td>
<td>2-1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active MMA Win Streak</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Boxing Win Streak</td>
<td> 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td> $8 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td> Burger King, Nike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status/Wife Name</td>
<td> Married/<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-who-is-anderson-silva-wife-dayane-silva-and-what-impact-did-she-have-on-his-ufc-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dayane Silva</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Anderson Silva is one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. The Brazilian fighter, who is a former UFC middleweight champion, holds the record of the longest title reign in the sport. &#8216;The Spider&#8217; is one of the veteran fighters of the MMA world and holds many records to his name. Besides MMA, the UFC middleweight GOAT has also dipped his toes in professional boxing. Anderson Silva: UFC career Silva made his UFC debut at the UFC Fight Night 5, where he was up against Chris Leben, who was undefeated till that time. &#8216;The Spider&#8217; defeated his opponent in the first round of the bout. His next fight was against Rich Franklin at UFC 64, where he grabbed the UFC middleweight championship belt and also won the Knockout of the Night Award. He vanquished all challengers for the next seven years until 2013, when he lost his belt against Chris Weidman at UFC 162. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA &#8211; FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Anderson Silva of Brazil kicks Israel Adesanya of New Zealand in their middleweight bout during the UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10, 2019 in the Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Silva&#8217;s last UFC match was against Uriah Hall at UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva, where he lost via TKO. He holds a record of 17-7-0,1NC in his UFC career. Anderson Silva: Professional Boxing Career Silva made his professional boxing debut on May 22, 1998, against Osmar Luiz Teixeira, where he lost via RTD. Then, seven years later, &#8216;The Spider&#8217; stepped inside the squared circle for the second time. In his second boxing match, he fought against Julio Cesar de Jesus on August 5, 2005, and claimed a magnificent second-round KO victory. On June 19, 2021, Silva fought a boxing legend in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who was stepping into this fight with a stellar professional boxing record of 52-5-1. &#8216;The Spider&#8217; shocked the combat sports community and claimed an upset split decision victory over Chavez Jr. Silva has a magnificent professional boxing record of 2-1. Now, he will go up against the former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. His bout against Ortiz will serve as the co-main event at the Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort boxing event on September 11, 2021. Anderson Silva: Fighting Style The Spider is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the sport&#8217;s history. With his varied background in fighting, he comes up with techniques and skills that are just out of the box. He is majorly a standup fighter and his strength includes movements and transitions that he has mastered over the years. Anderson Silva: Achievements Silva holds a legendary record of 34-11-0(1 NC) in his MMA career. His list of records and achievements is overwhelming. He has also won valuable awards like Most Outstanding Fighter and MMA Most Valuable Fighter (2012) at Wrestling Observer Newsletter. He has many UFC records to his name, like most wins in middleweight title fights and most knockdowns in UFC history. &#8216;The Spider&#8217; is a 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also has black belts in judo and taekwondo, and a yellow rope in Capoeira. Anderson Silva: Endorsements 2021 &#8216;The Spider&#8217; has had endorsement deals with big brands like Burger King and Nike. Anderson Silva Net Worth and Salary 2021 Silva has estimated career earnings of $4,357,000 according to Tapology. The total estimated net worth of the fighter is $8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Anderson &#8216;The Spider&#8217; Silva of Brazil (R) and Michael &#8216;The Count&#8217; Bisping of England (L) compete in their Middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night held at at Indigo at The O2 Arena on February 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) How to contact Anderson Silva? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nickname The Spider  Age 46  Born 04-14-1975  Nationality Brazilian  Residence Los Angeles, California, USA  Height 6&#8217;2&#8243;  Reach 77&#8243;  Weight/Division 185 lbs / middleweight  MMA Record 34-11-0 (1 NC)  Boxing Record 2-1  Active MMA Win Streak  0  Active Boxing Win Streak  2  Net Worth  $8 million  Endorsements  Burger King, Nike  Marital Status/Wife Name  Married/Dayane Silva

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