Anderson Silva

Jake Paul will face another ex-MMA star, but Anderson Silva is not Ben Askren or Tyron Woodley.

Paul had intended to return to the ring on Aug. “The Spider” is 47 years old, but he still looked in great shape and plenty smooth in the ring earlier this year for an exhibition in Dubai. First of all, Silva is an all-time MMA legend, not just a former champ past his best days.

A fight against Anderson Silva would be one of the biggest tests of Jake Paul's young career.

Jake Paul vs. The Sporting News will be providing more information as it is released. Viewers can stream Showtime via Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox ONE, a laptop, or any mobile or tablet device. Silva is rumored to take place on October 29. The Sporting News will be providing updates as time goes on. Silva made his MMA debut in 1997 and joined the UFC in 2006. But first, I need to check off the list a professional boxer,” Paul said, I think that fight still happens at some point. I need a professional boxer because that’s been the number-one criticism, ‘Fight a real boxer.’ That is what he said on [ Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho3V4n3NJV4). The bout is rumored to take place on October 29. The YouTube star has stirred the pot thanks to his time in boxing.

The odds are close for the reported Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva fight that is expected to take place in October.

He was victorious in both contests and currently holds a pro boxing record of 5-0. Odds for Silva are currently even, meaning a $100 bet on “The Spider” would net a $200 return should he defeat Paul. A location for the bout and a weight class is still being negotiated and the matchup is yet to be officially announced.

YouTuber Jake Paul will fight 47-year-old former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva this October, according to a report from TMZ Sports.

[CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) [Tyron Woodley](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/why-tyron-woodley-leave-ufc-lost-boxing-match-jake-paul), along with ex-NBA player Nate Robinson. Paul has had three different bouts canceled over the last several months. Silva is a former UFC middleweight champion and currently holds the longest title rein in UFC history. Paul, however, remains undefeated since debuting in 2018, with four career knockouts so far. His last bout resulted in a knockout to boxer Tito Ortiz.

The social media star-turned-boxer reportedly will put his undefeated record on the line against a former MMA champion.

Paul is set to fight former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on Oct. 29, according to multiple reports. [Rahman failed to make weight](https://www.si.com/boxing/2022/07/31/jake-paul-hasim-rahman-jr-fight-canceled-because-of-weight-problems), prompting Paul to claim that Rahman was scared to fight him.

UFC president Dana White is beyond sick of Jake Paul talk, but admitted it's "about time" an Anderson Silva matchup rolled around.

[a split decision](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/anderson-silva-vs-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-live-blog-results) over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. [the bout is being finalized](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/jake-paul-vs-anderson-silva-boxing-match-booked) for Oct. After his UFC departure in 2020, Silva reentered the boxing world – a place he went 1-0 prior to mainstream MMA tenure. and [knocked out Tito Ortiz](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/boxing-news-triller-fight-club-legends-ii-results-anderson-silva-flattens-tito-ortiz-in-the-first-round). “If he’s really fighting Anderson Silva, and that’s true, it’s about time he’s got a real fight on his hands there. [Jake Paul](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/jake-paul), but even he tipped his cap, albeit however small, at the notion of the YouTuber-turned-boxer fighting [Anderson Silva](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/anderson-silva) – if [the rumors](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/jake-paul-vs-anderson-silva-boxing-match-booked) are true, of course.

TMZ confirmed what KEEMSTAR teased less than 24 hours ago. One of the greatest MMA fighters of all time is going to fight Jake Paul.

This will be the third retired former MMA champion Paul takes on but a completely different opponent in many ways. One of the greatest [MMA fighters of all time](https://fansided.com/boxing/) is going to fight Jake Paul. Twitter prays to MMA Gods for Anderson Silva victory over Jake Paul

White has previously mocked Paul for the calibre of opponents he's faced in boxing but the UFC boss insists his upcoming clash with Silva is a "real fight"

White has been called out by Paul about UFC fighter pay as the YouTube star has challenged him to improve conditions for his athletes. Those kids are talented, and they’ve opened people’s eyes about the good and bad in combat sports. People need to respect the Paul brothers. “If he’s really fighting Anderson Silva, and that’s true, it’s about time he’s got a real fight on his hands there. Silva most recently fought in May, going eight rounds with Bruno Machado in a non-scored exhibition bout. Paul has faced heavy criticism for not fighting an 'actual boxer' since turning professional in 2020, having previously fought YouTuber AnEsonGib, former NBA star Nate Robinson and now-retired MMA champions Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.

Jake Paul has found his next opponent, and it won't take Rick Ross's $10 million to get it done.

Silva is also 47 years old. Silva is also running up a record in boxing, achieving a 3-1 record lately and most recently beating Tito Ortiz in September 2021. According to [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/jake-paul-fight-anderson-silva-october-boxing/), Paul will step into the ring with Anderson Silva.

Pro Boxing Odds has tracked the betting lines with Paul going from a -180 favorite to a +130 underdog in just a few hours. As of this writing, Silva is now a - ...

Silva represents a huge step up in competition for Paul, both in size and skill, but he will also be over two decades older. Silva, who retired as one of the all-time greats in MMA, impressed in his return to pro boxing last year. Odds on Silva, opened up having him as a slight underdog at +150.

UFC president Dana White gives his thoughts on the rumored boxing match between Jake Paul and Anderson Silva.

“I don’t give a s*** what Jake Paul does. “Stop asking me about Jake Paul, you guys,” White said. Following DWCS Season 6, Week 6, White [spoke with reporters backstage](https://youtu.be/y_hATHFPCPw) at the UFC APEX to give his reaction to the targeted boxing match.

UFC president Dana White is beyond sick of Jake Paul talk, but admitted it's "about time" an Anderson Silva matchup rolled around.

Dana White says he doesn't care, but he likes the fact that Jake Paul is taking on a real opponent.