Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva LIVE: Stream, latest updates and fight result tonight
Re-live fight updates as YouTube star Paul boxed UFC legend Silva in Arizona
Jake Paul stayed unbeaten in his professional boxing venture on Saturday night, outpointing UFC legend Anderson Silva after knocking down the Brazilian in the final round. Paul, 25, was a victor on all three judges’ scorecards after the full eight rounds (77-74, 78-73, 78-73), improving his record to 6-0 (4 knockouts).
Prior to the cruiserweight main event in Arizona, the American had knocked out each opponent he had faced, including former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in his last fight – 10 months ago. Meanwhile, 47-year-old Silva entered the Desert Diamond Arena with a 3-1 pro boxing record and a points win over former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to his name.
While Silva increased his activity after a slow start against Paul, the YouTube star improved as the cruiserweight contest wore on, and he dropped the Brazilian in the last of the eight rounds to wrap up a points victory. “It’s a surreal moment,” Paul said after the fight. “Hard work pays off. I want to thank Anderson Silva; he was my hero growing up. He took so many hard shots over the fight. He’s a dog.” Paul then called out UFC icon Nate Diaz, who was involved in an altercation near Paul’s locker room at the Desert Diamond Arena.
Re-live fight updates from Paul vs Silva below, as well as all the fallout from Katie Taylor’s latest win:
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Jake Paul calls out Nate Diaz and Canelo after beating Anderson Silva
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Jake Paul secures points victory over Anderson Silva after knocking down UFC legend
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Silva: “I think they got it right, the judges. It’s tough to come in here and fight a young kid.
“Jake was better than me today. I think everybody needs to respect this kid.”
He says he will “absolutely” keep fighting.
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Silva: “That’s the game – some you win, some you lose.”
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Paul: “If I walked on water, they would say, ‘He can’t swim.’”
Paul then calls out another UFC icon in Nate Diaz.
“Stop being a b***h and fight me. You, too, Canelo [Alvarez].”
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Paul: “He took so many hard shots over the fight. He’s a dog.”
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Paul: “It’s a surreal moment. Hard work pays off. I want to thank Anderson Silva; he was my hero growing up.”
Paul vs Silva LIVE
A lot of respect between the two fighters.
“Nobody can talk about you,” Silva tells Paul.
Paul vs Silva LIVE
Jake Paul def. Anderson Silva via unanimous decision (77-74, 78-73, 78-73).
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