JAKE PAUL will wear specially-made “snooze” boxing gloves after predicting a knockout victory over UFC legend Anderson Silva.
The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona for his first bout in ten months.
And he vowed to make up for lost time with a career-best victory over Brazilian icon Silva.
He said: “Knock him out before round five – that’s my prediction and I strong, strongly believe in that.
“Respectfully knock him out. With love and grace and a kiss.”
Paul is set to play up to his words by wearing a pair of custom-made Grant gloves with “ZZZ” written on them.
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The fight was made official after the American scaled 186.5lb with Silva coming in at 186.1lb.
Paul has come down in weight as he eyes a shock run at the light-heavyweight title of 175lb.
He last fought in December, knocking out Tyron Woodley, 40, four months after beating the ex-UFC champion on points.
That added to KOs over online rival AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, also 38.
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Woodley only filled in on under two weeks’ notice after Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his grudge match against Paul with a rib injury.
The celeb mega-fight was rescheduled for August in New York – but that was soon KOd when Fury suffered US visa issues.
Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed as a substitute, only for lightning to strike twice, this time due to a weight disagreement.
But it has paved the way for Paul to return against Silva, who has four wins and one loss in the boxing ring.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
