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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva undercard: Who is fighting on TONIGHT’S big Arizona card?

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      JAKE PAUL takes on Anderson Silva this weekend in a massive step-up fight for the YouTube star’s boxing career. Paul, 5-0, last fought against Tyron Woodley in December 2021, knocking him out in spectacular fashion.
      Jake Paul is facing Anderson Silva tonightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Silva, however, is an MMA legend and is one of the greatest champions in UFC history, and he also has boxing experience.
      The Brazilian beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last year and provides a real threat to Paul’s unbeaten record.
      It’s all set up to be an entertaining evening of action – with a decent undercard to boot as well.
      Who is on the Paul vs Silva undercard?
      Much of the star power of the night will be with the main event in Paul vs Silva.
      But NFL star Le’Veon Bell is also in action as he takes retired UFC fighter Uriah Hall.
      And lightweight prospect Ashton Sylve also takes to the ring to face Braulio Rodriguez.
      Elsewhere on the card, heavyweight Jeremiah Milton, Chris Avila and Adrian Rodriguez are in action.

      Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva
      Ashton Sylve vs. Braulio Rodriguez
      Alexandro Santiago vs. Antonio Nieves
      Le’Veon Bell vs. Uriah Hall
      Mikhail Varshavski vs. Chris Avila
      Jeremiah Milton vs. Quintin Sumpter
      Danny Barrios Flores vs. Edgar Ortiz Jr.
      Adrian Rodriguez vs. Dominique Griffin
      Eliezer Silva vs. Phillip Carmouche

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      How to watch Paul vs Silva
      Paul vs Silva will be shown live on Fite TV PPV in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event will cost £17 to watch on PPV.
      The ring-walks for the main event will get going from around 4.30am UK time on Sunday, October 30. More

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      Jake Paul reveals what he told Anderson Silva during intense face-off ahead of fight with UFC legend

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      JAKE PAUL warned Anderson Silva that it is his time to shine ahead of the biggest fight of his life. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona, in his first bout in ten months.
      Jake Paul and Anderson Silva face off for the final timeCredit: Getty
      And he has enjoyed a pleasant build up with Silva – the man he once looked up to – but it has been a story of idol-turned rival for Paul.
      He roared: “I said to him ‘it’s my generation, it’s my time’. To be a legend you’ve got to beat a legend.
      “It’s time for war, I asked him if he’s ready. It’s been nice nice nice, it’s been swet sweet sweet.
      “I respect that man but he’s trying to take the food off of my plate, he’s trying to stop my run.
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      “Tomorrow night, guess what? I’m f****ng him up, I’m f****ng him up!”
      Paul, 25, hit the scales at 186.5lb, under the agreed upon catchweight with Silva, who came in at 186.1lb.
      The Brazilian said: “I’m so happy to be here and tomorrow I’m going to do my best to make a good show for everyone.
      “Of course I’m going to win, I’m training for that fight.”
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      Paul’s five prior wins all came around the 190lb mark and he wanted to return at 185lb but Silva negotiated a compromise of 187lb.
      The American 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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      Jake Paul to wear specially-made ‘snooze’ boxing gloves after predicting knockout against UFC legend Anderson Silva

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      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.
      Jake Paul’s boxing gloves to fight Anderson Silva
      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.
      Anderson Silva ahead of his fight with Jake PaulCredit: Esther Lin More

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      Jake Paul net worth 2022 – how much money has he made from boxing career and what’s the payday for Anderson Silva fight?

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      JAKE PAUL is set to take the boxing world by storm once again this weekend with a fight against Anderson Silva. Paul, 5-0 as a fighter, takes on UFC legend Anderson in his toughest test to date yet.
      Anderson Silva will face Jake Paul at the Gila River Arena in ArizonaCredit: AP
      Jake Paul is preparing for a huge fight against Tyron WoodleyCredit: Instagram @brutalbostwick
      The YouTube sensation is the slight betting favourite going into the fight, but 47-year-old Silva poses a genuine threat to Paul’s unblemished record.
      Silva beat former boxing world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last year in an eight-round bout.
      One thing that’s for certain, however, is that Paul stands to make another hefty pay-day.
      What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
      Jake Paul had been making a healthy amount of money before his boxing career took off.
      But now the 25-year-old is established PPV star, Paul is earning boat-loads in the ring too.
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul’s net worth amounts to around £25million.
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      Paul launched his online career back in 2013 which his equally wealthy brother Logan, with the pair making a name for themselves on social media app Vine.
      The pair also have millions of YouTube subscribers and followers in TikTok.
      And then in 2019, Paul had his debut as a boxer, fighter AnEsonGib on a Matchroom USA card, beating the fellow YouTuber in the first round.
      In 2017, Paul started Team 10, his very own digital influencer platform, which acts as a entertainment promotional tool for teenagers.

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      How much is Jake Paul being paid to fight Tyron Woodley?
      Paul is expected to make a lot of cash for his fight with Silva, who also stands to earn big.
      For his fight with Ben Askren, who Paul knocked out in one round last year, Paul’s purse was £500,000 – a huge amount for a fighter so early on in their career.
      Paul would’ve had made more than that once a cut of the pay-per-view revenue came in too, with the fight being broadcasted on Triller.
      Since then, Paul signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Showtime in the U.S., and he now stands to make more for his fights moving forward.
      Paul’s purse for his two fights with Woodley likely came close to £5million, and he’d have taken home a share of the pay-per-view revenue.
      It’s been reported that Paul’s purse, taking into account potential PPV revenue, will be £3.5m, with Silva set to take in around £1m. More

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      Jake Paul says Dana White is the reason he is facing Anderson Silva after UFC boss ‘guaranteed’ he would’t accept fight

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      JAKE PAUL revealed Dana White is the reason he is fighting UFC legend Anderson Silva. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona for his first bout in ten months.
      Anderson Silva and Jake Paul ahead of their fight
      UFC president Dana White has feuded with Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      It will be his third opponent formerly of the UFC, following knockout wins over Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40, last year.
      But UFC president White claimed last year that Paul would not dare challenge Brazilian icon Silva.
      He said: “I f***ing guarantee you this, you ain’t gonna see Jake Paul calling Anderson Silva out.
      “That I f***ing promise you. He’s his size, and he’s actually good. He’s old, which is what Jake Paul looks for, he likes to fight old guys.”
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      But Paul wanted to prove his promotional rival wrong and claimed White feels threatened by him.
      He said: “I think it’s because I’m the No1 figurehead that is exposing his business model and how much of a shark he is and how poorly he treats his fighters.
      “He said I wouldn’t fight Anderson Silva, who is one of UFC’s greats, and now here I am fighting him.
      “And he largely, in part, promoted that. He’s the reason why I took this fight… it’s to prove him wrong and shut him the hell up.”
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      Paul last fought in December, knocking out 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 Askren.
      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 KO’d 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.
      Paul’s return against Silva was briefly thrown into doubt when the UFC great claimed he was knocked out TWICE in sparring.
      The MMA icon – speaking at the open workout – later clarified that his quotes were lost in translation and he was only joking.
      But the Arizona commission reacted by organising a meeting at 6.30pm local time to discuss the claims.
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      Silva took an MRI scan on Wednesday, which – along with previous medical exams – all came back with “pristine” results.
      It cleared the way for the pair to headline over eight rounds on Saturday night.
      Jake Paul and Anderson Silva fight over eight rounds on SaturdayCredit: Esther Lin More

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      Jake Paul’s sparring partners all saying the same thing ahead of fight with UFC legend Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL’S sparring partners have been left all saying the same thing ahead of his fight with Anderson Silva, according to his coach. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona, in his first bout in ten months.
      Jake Paul in training for his fight with Anderson SilvaCredit: Adi Muhtarevic
      During his hiatus from the ring, Paul, 25, has continued to train non-stop in his Puerto Rico base.
      And he has benefited from top-level sparring against the likes of former world champion Chad Dawson, 40, among other contenders.
      Paul’s head trainer BJ Flores claimed the feedback from the sessions have all been on the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s power.
      Flores told Yahoo Sports: “I’d say he is a prospect and someone to definitely watch out for.
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      “Regardless of how long he’s boxing, the one thing you really have to respect that he does have what very few people have, real punching power.
      “That’s one thing that no matter who’s been in camp, Chad Dawson, Richard Rivera, who just arguably beat Badou Jack, is agreed on.
      “Every single person who has been in camp with him and sparred with him says this kid has real, real power.
      “He’s somebody to watch out for regardless of his skill level. And you’re going to see a much improved skill level [on Saturday].
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      “One thing you have to do with Jake is really be conscious of both hands.
      “People have seen the right hand, but the left hand is also strong and has been developing.
      “Everybody says the same thing: ‘He can really, really punch.'”
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      Watch Jake Paul weigh career-LOWEST for ‘biggest fight of the year’ against UFC legend Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL weighed a career-lowest for his fight with Anderson Silva. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona, in his first bout in ten months.
      Jake Paul weighed a career-lowest for his fight with Anderson Silva
      Anderson Silva scaled inside the 187lb catchweight agreement
      And a day before the toughest test of his boxing career, Paul hit the scales at 186.5lb, under the agreed upon catchweight with Silva.
      He said: “Let’s go. Biggest fight of year, Paul-Silva, Showtime get it right now.”
      The American’s five prior wins all came around the 190lb mark, and he wanted to return at 185lb.
      But UFC legend Silva negotiated a compromise of 187lb, with the Brazilian also coming in under the limit at 186.1lb.
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      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.
      Woodley only filled on under two weeks’ notice after Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his grudge match against Paul with a rib injury.
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      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 lightening to strike twice, this time due to a weight disagreement.
      Paul’s return against Silva was briefly thrown into doubt when the UFC great claimed he was knocked out TWICE in sparring.
      The MMA icon – speaking at the open workout – later clarified that it was just kidology and lost in translation.
      But the Arizona commission reacted by organising a meeting at 6.30pm local time to discuss the claims.
      Silva took an MRI scan on Wednesday, which along with previous medical exams all came back with “pristine” results.
      It cleared the way for the pair to headline over eight rounds tomorrow night.
      Jake Paul and Anderson Silva ahead of their fightCredit: Esther Lin More

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      I’m an ex-world champ and Jake Paul’s sparring partner… I was sceptical at first but left impressed, says Chad Dawson

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      FORMER world champion Chad Dawson admitted he was sceptical about sparring Jake Paul at first – but was won over in the ring. Dawson, who won the light-heavyweight title three times, has spent his second successive training camp with Paul in Puerto Rico.
      Former world champion Chad Dawson with Jake Paul
      He was first employed before the YouTuber-turned boxer signed to fight switch-hitting heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr in August.
      And Dawson, 40, wanted to find out first-hand if the hype was real about Paul, who is 5-0 with four knockouts.
      He told Yahoo Sports: “When I initially got the call to come work with him, I was kind of iffy.
      “I wasn’t sure if it was just a publicity stunt, and when I thought about it, I was like, ‘Ah, I don’t know.’
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      “But I have to admit, I was curious.”
      When Paul’s fight with Rahman was cancelled amid a weight row, he instead lined up Anderson Silva for his return, this weekend in Arizona.
      Dawson, a southpaw like Silva, was one of the American’s chief sparring partners for this camp and was left convinced.
      He said: “I’ve been impressed. I’ve been very impressed, and I was shocked at his work ethic and his general ring knowledge.
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      “He moves like he’s been boxing for well over two or three years. And he’s thinking in there, too.”
      Paul, 25, last boxed 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.
      But Silva, 47, will be his first opponent with a recognised boxing record, with four wins and one loss in the ring.
      Paul’s trainer BJ Flores believes it will be their coming out party, having continued to develop in dress rehearsals in the gym.
      Flores said: “I’d say he is a prospect and someone to definitely watch out for.

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      “Regardless of how long he’s boxing, the one thing you really have to respect that he does have what very few people have, real punching power.
      “That’s one thing like I said that no matter who’s been in camp, Chad Dawson, Richard Rivera, who just arguably beat Badou Jack.
      “Every single person who has been in camp with him and sparred with him says this kid has real, real power.
      “He’s somebody to watch out for regardless of his skill level. And you’re going to see a much improved skill level on [Saturday].
      “One thing you have to do with Jake is really be conscious of both hands.
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      “People have seen the right hand, but the left hand is also strong and has been developing.
      “Everybody says the same thing: ‘He can really, really punch.’ ”
      Jake Paul sparring ahead of his fight with Anderson SilvaCredit: @jakepaul More