YOUTUBE sensation Jake Paul has defeated MMA legend Anderson Silva by unanimous decision in the biggest win of his career!
Paul, 25, stays undefeated and improves his pro boxing record to 6-0 with the stunning win.
Silva was DROPPED by a devastating right after a combo in the final round, before Paul sealed the victory on ALL three of the judges scorecards.
- Result: Paul def. Silva UD
- TV channel/live stream: Fite.TV
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Silva Lining
Jake Paul paid tribute to his beaten opponent last night after his eight-round win over Anderson Silva.
The Youtuber beat the UFC legend on points but was highly complimentary about the 47-year-old, who “inspired” him “to be great”
Paul, who normally antagonises his opponents, said: “Man, it’s a surreal moment but hard work pays off.
“I want to say thank you to Anderson – he inspired me to be great. Without him, we wouldn’t have a fight this year.
“I have nothing but respect for him. I started boxing two and a half years ago and I’ve just beaten one of the best strikers ever.”
Stockton Slap
Nate Diaz slapped a member of Jake Paul’s team moments before the Youtuber’s clash with Anderson Silva.
The former UFC star was in attendance at the Gila River Arena in Pheonix, Arizona to support teammate Chris Avila, who locked horns with internet star Dr Mike on the undercard.
A melee between Diaz’s team and members of Paul’s entourage kicked off shortly before the YouTube star’s decision victory over Silva.
And footage captured backstage showed Diaz slapping a tattooed man donning an oversized Paul t-shirt.
Diaz lurched forward and struck the bald man with an open hand after a heated back-and-forth between his troops and Paul’s squad.
Read about and see the full confrontation here
Jake’s Big Moment
Jake Paul has claimed the biggest scalp of his career with his win over Anderson Silva last night.
While the win was via a unanimous points decision, the last-round knockdown was a big symbolic moment for the fighter as he continues to try and prove to the world he can make it in the big time.
Paul landed a big right hook on the former UFC champion, sending him to the ground.
The judges scored the Arizona fight – 77-74, 78-73, 78-73 – in the Youtuber’s favour.
Fight card results
Jake Paul def. Anderson Silva – unanimous decision.
Ashton Sylve def. Braulio Rodriguez – first round TKO.
Alexandro Santiago def. Antonio Nieves – seventh round TKO.
Uriah Hall def. Le ‘Veon Bell – unanimous decision.
Chris Avila def. Dr, Mike Varshavski – unanimous decision.
Who else has Paul defeated?
Social media star Jake Paul has now added Anderson Silva to his growing list of wins but fans are urging him to test himself even more.
Paul has previously beaten AnEsonGib, Nate Robinson, Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
What’s next?
Jake Paul defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva to secure the most credible win of his boxing career.
Paul improved to 6-0 and beat his first opponent with prior boxing experience.
He emerges with a long list of potential fights to take next and here SunSport runs down his options.
Floor is yours
This is the moment Jake Paul dropped Anderson Silva before picking up the biggest win of his boxing career.
The YouTuber-turned boxer bettered Silva on points in Arizona, scoring a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
Paul landed a counter right hook to leave the Brazilian UFC legend floored and staring defeat in the face.
Brawl for all
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz’s teams were involved in a 20-man backstage brawl in Arizona, it was claimed.
Paul would later go on to beat Silva on points and was unaware that Diaz and his camp had a scuffle with his entourage.
According to Ariel Helwani, there was a coming together backstage at the Desert Diamond Arena.
Paul defeats Silva on points
Jake Paul breaks down his knockdown by saying: “We were just fighting in the clinch and he got caught on the way out.
“He took so many hard shots throughout the whole fight. The dude is a real dog.
“You see what happens to everyone else that gets hit with that. He’s the toughest guy in the world but I just wanted it more.
“I’m a real dog and I left it all in the ring.”
Paul defeats Silva on points
Silva said: “I worked hard to put on a special show for everybody here. Thank you to everyone for coming.
“That’s the game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But nothing will change in my life.
“I’ll continue training hard because I’m born for this. Now, I go back home, continue training and see the next challenge.”
Paul defeats Silva on points
Paul said: “Man it’s a surreal moment, hard work pays off. I want to say thank you to Anderson, he inspired me to be great.
“Without him, we wouldn’t have a fight this year. I have nothing but respect for him.
“I started boxing two and a half years ago and I’ve just beaten one of the best strikers ever.”
The final blow
How the ring looked after Jake Paul sent Anderson Silva to the canvas in the final round.
The knockdown came after a combo stunned the MMA legend and then an overhand right sealed the deal.
Paul wins
The biggest win of Paul’s boxing career by some distance right there.
Expect 2023 to be an even bigger year for the former YouTube star.
Silva – who looked great at times tonight – said he will continue to fight too.
Paul speaks
And he’s called out Nate Diaz!
And Canelo!
Paul said: “Anyone, anytime, any place.”
Paul WINS by UD
The fighters are in the ring for the judges scorecards…
And Paul has WON by a unanimous decision!
Big, big win there for Jake Paul.
Paul vs Silva
Round 8 – Silva is DROPPED from a huge overhand right.
What a shot by Paul to drop the legend in the final round!
We now go to the judges scorecards, but Paul will take this.
Paul vs Silva
Round 7 – Silva continues to walk down Paul but Paul flicking the jab nicely.
Paul then catches Silva with an eye-catching combo!
Silva not landing much at all in this round.
The MMA legend needs a big final round.
Paul vs Silva
Round 6: ShowTime scorecards have Paul one round up going into the sixth.
Paul faring better in this round and catches Silva with a solid left.
Silva is bloodied but he is not rocked yet.
We head into the seventh!
Paul vs Silva
Round 5 – What a round for Silva!
He’s caught Paul with some stunning uppercuts and is now working the body too.
This fight is ON!
Paul vs Silva
Round 4 – Some really exciting exchanges as the pair trade blows in the corner.
Paul flicking his jab out, looking for the right hand to the body and lead left hook but Silva evades.
Silva ends the round with Paul covering up in the corner but the American defended well.
Paul vs Silva
Round 3 – Paul spending a lot of the round on the back foot looking to counter.
Paul swings some left hooks over the top but Silva comes forward initiating attacks.
Silva out Paul in some uncomfortable rounds there really piling on the pressure.
Paul vs Silva
Round 2 – Silva rushes out on the front foot as the aggressor and misses with a left hook.
Lead uppercut lands for Silva and Paul looks flustered. Couple of right hands come in from Paul but nothing lands.
Silva now showboating as Paul is backed up into the corner and takes a left before covering up.
Paul vs Silva
Round 1 – Very cagey opener. Paul edges out his jab and looks to fire to the body with his right hand.
Silva, relaxed, evades any oncoming traffic but doesn’t let his hands go.
Paul pushed the Brazilian back with a right but later took a left hook, before then shaking his head at Paul.
Paul vs Silva
Round 1 – Very cagey opener. Paul edges out his jab and looks to fire to the body with his right hand.
Silva, relaxed, evades any oncoming traffic but doesn’t let his hands go.
Paul pushed the Brazilian back with a right but later took a left hook, before then shaking his head at Paul.
Paul vs Silva
Both are introduced by the legendary Jimmy Lennon Jr, with Paul the villain.
National anthems are to follow, before the referee gives them their instructions and we’ll be off.
Tension is building here inside the arena.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
