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      Anderson Silva insists he is not fighting Jake Paul for money and says ‘nothing will affect my legacy’

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      UFC legend Anderson Silva insists his fight with Jake Paul isn’t a cash grab.The MMA great will throw down with the brash and outspoken YouTuber-turned-boxer early on Sunday morning in Arizona.
      MMA legend Anderson Silva will lock horns with Youtuber Jake Paul this weekendCredit: GETTY
      Silva’s clash with the ex-Disney star has been labelled a cash grab by the fighter’s criticsCredit: AP
      But the former UFC middleweight champ insists he’s not fighting Paul for the moneyCredit: Getty
      Silva’s showdown with The Problem Child has been labelled as a last-ditch attempt for a final big payday, a notion the future UFC Hall of Famer has rubbished.
      He said: “I don’t need the money anymore. People think money is important, but it’s not.
      “Of course, I will make money from this fight because it’s my job.
      “Don’t do something just for the money. Work because you have a passion.
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      “That’s what I’ve done and why I’ve been successful all my life.”
      Silva’s desert dust-up with Paul – who is facing a whopping £92million lawsuit from Eddie Hearn – isn’t his first foray into the squared circle.
      The Brazilian has amassed a 3-1 record, including a win over former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
      But despite his decades of combat experience, Silva believes there’s more room for improvement when it comes to his boxing.
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      He said: “It’s different because you have seven different disciplines in MMA.
      “But for boxing, I’m just training for boxing. I need to train more with my footwork, the position of my hands. But I’ve been training for boxing for many, many years. So it’s something I’m comfortable doing.
      “Every single fight, you have different things you train for. Every fight is different. For this fight, I’m training to fight a boxer. The most important thing going into this fight is my experience.
      “My experience is something that Jake doesn’t have. I love this challenge. That’s the secret to me. I go into this fight to prove my respect to the boxing community.”
      Silva’s recent victory over Chavez Jr impressed Paul, although he’s confident of swatting The Spider on fight night.
      While watching the fight, he said: “Knockout of the year incoming.
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      “Yeah, I’ve seen this a bunch of times and every time I see it I just find more openings. He loves to get in that corner and dance – I’m not going to play that s***, it’s my ring, it’s my fight.
      “I’m the A-Side for a reason – he’s not going to come in there and do that s***, I’m not going to feed into it.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva predictions: Legends of boxing and UFC reveal picks for fight between YouTube and MMA star

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      JAKE PAUL and Anderson Silva’s catchweight bout is the latest crossover clash dividing opinions in the fight world. In a battle of young and old and youth against experience, Paul, 25, steps up for the biggest test of his boxing career against Silva, 47.
      Anderson Silva fights Jake Paul in ArizonaCredit: Showtime
      Jake Paul faces Anderson Silva in his biggest fight to dateCredit: AP
      The pair meet over eight-rounds at 187lb in Arizona at the weekend.
      It is the night Paul promises to legitimise himself in the sweet science but just another day in the office for UFC great Silva.
      And ahead of the fascinating fight for the ages, SunSport runs down what the experts predict.
      Oscar De La Hoya
      The six-weight boxing champion is a big fan of Paul and the YouTuber’s impact on the sport, so his prediction comes as no surprise.
      De La Hoya, 49, told Inside Fighting: “That’s a good fight. I’m gonna go with Jake Paul.
      “Yeah, I’m gonna go with Jake Paul, just because he seems like he’s getting into the rhythm of things. He doesn’t have too many fights.
      “He loves boxing, is a hard worker, and has a lot of power. If he connects with Silva, he’s going to knock him out. If he touches Silva, he’s going down.”
      Prediction… Paul
      Oscar De La Hoya backed Jake Paul to beat Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty
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      Daniel Cormier
      The former two-weight UFC champion was once called out by Paul and is now backing his fellow MMA icon.
      Cormier, 43, told ESPN: “I think Anderson Silva wins the fight. 
      “If Jake Paul wins – honestly, he’s a kid that’s in his prime, and I say that knowing that now Jake Paul can fight. The guy can fight.
      “I’m done being of the people that say this kid’s a joke. This kid is not a joke. The kid can fight, and there are many reasons as to why he can fight.
      “But we talk about Anderson, all that he has done – Anderson beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is bigger and better than anything (Paul’s) ever done.”
      Prediction… Silva
      Jake Paul and Daniel Cormier once feudedCredit: Reuters
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      Tyron Woodley
      The ex-UFC champ was twice beaten by Paul, on points and by KO, so knows all about the social media sensation’s power.
      Woodley, 40, told MMA Fighting: “I know a lot of people want to see Jake Paul get beat up and see him taught a lesson like a bully on a playground.
      “But he really is a kid, not very much responsibility, no financial limitations, energy, he makes everything a bucket list, a challenge.
      “That’s why he likes to bet so much. If he loses, it’s not that big of a deal but he secretly wants to win real bad. Cause he’s been a fan of the combat sports world for so long.
      “I’ve got so many videos of the baby face Jake Paul wanting to take pictures with me and Logan and being fans of me back in the day, he’s just tricking everyone.
      “He’s training his ass off. He’s got KO power and he’s learned to throw that particular punch that he’s got timing on.”
      Prediction… sitting on the fence
      Tyron Woodley has twice been beaten by Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      KSI
      The British YouTuber and crossover boxing star has long rivalled Paul, following his 2019 win over his brother Logan.
      And the pair are lined up for a 2023 grudge match at Wembley Stadium next year.
      But for now, they continue to take aim at each other, which was no different when KSI, 29, offered a blunt prediction for Paul’s next fight.
      He told Boxing Social: “Honestly, I think he might have bitten off more than he can chew.”
      Prediction… Silva
      KSI and Jake Paul want to fight in 2023Credit: GETTY
      Tom Aspinall
      The UFC heavyweight has not been afraid to hail Paul in the past and praised him for some wise matchmaking.
      Aspinall, 29, told Midnite: “I think he’s got Anderson Silva at a good time. Silva has obviously got a lot of miles on the clock. But he also has a lot of skills so it’s an interesting fight.
      “Silva has got to be pushing 50 now but the skills are still there, the body is still there.
      “I think Jake Paul takes it, I think Paul should be able to outwork him being the younger and fresher man but you never know.
      “Silva’s getting a bit older and Paul’s young and hungry – and Jake Paul’s looked good. I don’t care what anybody says, it looks like he has got skills. So I think he wins that one.”
      Prediction… Paul
      Tom Aspinall is backing Jake Paul to beat Anderson SilvaCredit: The Mega Agency

      Chuck Liddell
      The Iceman’s peak in the UFC cage came to an end just as Silva came to prominence and the American expects him to teach Paul a lesson.
      Liddell, 52, said to Fight Hub: “I think he wins, I think he knocks him out.
      “But hey, man, I’m interested to see it. Good luck to Jake. The kid is fighting.
      “He goes out there and really fights. You have to respect that.”
      Prediction… Silva
      UFC legend Chuck LiddellCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Eddie Hearn
      The promoter has had a love-hate relationship with Paul but still backed him to beat an ageing Silva.
      Hearn told The MMA Hour: “I don’t know enough about Anderson Silva. Anderson is [47], but he can box a bit by the sound of things.
      “While boxing is still a very impressive part of his repertoire, he’s still not a boxer, and he’s 47 years of age.
      “But he’s a tough guy, he has a huge profile, he can box, and I think he’ll be competitive.
      “I don’t think he beats Jake, because I think Jake is young, and I think he can punch a bit – and I’m intrigued to watch, and I like what Jake’s doing.”
      Prediction… Paul
      Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn have promoted togetherCredit: SPORTSFILE
      Chael Sonnen
      The former UFC title challenger had a fierce rivalry with Silva, losing twice and now has an allegiance with Paul.
      Sonnen, 45, told Fight Hub TV: “I do have strong feelings for this fight, I don’t think Jake Paul is going to knock him out.
      “If there was a magic wand, you knew this fight was going to happen and that Jake wasn’t going to knock him out, it would change your opinion.
      “Jake counts on that, he’s a powerful guy and he connects on people.
      “I don’t think it’s going to happen with Anderson and if he does connect, I don’t think he’s going to put ‘The Spider’ down.”
      Prediction… Paul
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      Meet Jake Paul’s prodigy Ashton Sylve, boxing’s ‘next star’ who turned pro while at SCHOOL and now has 100 per cent KOs

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      BOXING prospect Ashton Sylve juggled the classroom with the school of hard knocks after turning professional at just 16. But after eight wins, all knockouts and two more years under his belt, the young American is emerging as one of the hottest prospects in the game. 
      Ashton Sylve with Jake Paul
      Ashton Sylve fights on Jake Paul’s undercard
      So much so that he had Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather battling it out to secure his signature after turning 18. 
      But it was Paul who got one over on unbeaten boxing icon Mayweather, signing Sylve to his Most Valuable Promotions. 
      And his journey continues over the weekend with a prime time co-headliner spot against Braulio Rodriguez, 34, of the Dominican Republic on the YouTuber-turned boxer’s fight with Anderson Silva. 
      Paul told SunSport: ”I’m excited, this is the first time he’s going to be on a big stage.
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      “The sky is the limit as he’s going to be the next star out of Most Valuable Promotions.” 
      If Paul is still learning on the job as a 5-0 novice, Sylve could feel like a young veteran, having had his first amateur bout at the age of eight. 
      He would go on to have over 120 contests in the unpaid ranks, becoming a 10x national champ, with two international honours to his name. 
      An Olympic dream could have also been realised – had the wait for the next Games not been so long. 

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      Sylve said: “After all the experience I had fighting overseas at different tournaments, I started to feel that I was soon-to-be ready to turn pro. 
      “I would’ve stayed in the amateurs if the Olympics were sooner, but I think it was 2024 by the time I could qualify for the Olympics. 
      “But looking at my future, it was just too long to be waiting around in the amateurs, so that’s why I decided to turn pro at 16.” 
      Like many before him, Sylve took his talents to Mexico after turning pro at 16. 
      But it was not facing fully grown men which gave him his biggest fight, rather finding a happy medium between boxing and academics. 
      Sylve said: I was just still in school. That was the only thing I had to balance. 
      “I had to balance and figure out my schedule, the training time, losing weight was always a part of it and having another energy to also do my school work. 
      “That was the big difference but other than that, I actually prefer the professional side to the amateurs.” 
      Asthon Sylve had his first amateur bout at eight
      He went on to have over 120 amateur bouts
      After Sylve’s sixth fight, Paul and several others began to take notice of the promising super-featherweight. 
      He was due to feature on Paul’s undercard the night the social media sensation first beat ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40. 
      But when the event was moved to Ohio, Sylve, 17 at the time, was ruled out due to the commission’s age restrictions. 
      He said: “I had multiple offers, pretty much everyone was coming after me.
      “We were still seeing what the best option was and who would be the best fit for me.
      “I was supposed to fight on Jake’s undercard I think in Texas but then they switched the venue to Ohio, so with the regulation and my age it just didn’t pan out. 
      “So I wasn’t able to fight on his card but I think ever since then he had his eyes on me, even before that.” 
      Ashton Sylve training for his next fightCredit: @ashtonsylveh2o
      Ashton Sylve is 8-0 all by KO
      The American wants to win titles in three weights
      Sylve’s dad would later receive a call from Paul’s manager and adviser Nakisa Bidarian, and soon after a deal was struck between the two. 
      Paul said: “I had actually seen Ashton years ago, sparring. This kid H20 kept popping up on YouTube, even in my recommended he would pop up. 
      “So I’ve always known who he was, seen him hanging around mutual friends and once we started MVP, we want to help women and push them forward, which is why we signed Amanda Serrano. 
      “And then we wanted to help young prospects and he was the No1 young prospect that everyone was trying to sign. 
      “Mayweather tried to sign him, and he had already a built in social media following at 18-years-old, perfect record, all KOs. 
      “It just made sense to sign him.” 
      Amanda Serrano, Ashton Sylve and Jake PaulCredit: Instagram
      Jake Paul training with Ashton Sylve in Puerto RicoCredit: Instagram
      Sylve had his eyes on Wilfred Benitez’s record of youngest world champ of all time, which the Puerto Rican achieved at 17, but had moved on to other goals. 
      He said: “When I was 16 or 17, I wanted to be the youngest champion ever. But that didn’t pan out. By the time I looked it up, my birthday was pretty much past it. 
      “But I’ve always dreamed of being a three-weight world champion, so hopefully in the next year or two. I’ll be 19 or 20.” 
      For all of Sylve’s aspirations and plaudits from the loudest of mouths, none of it will mean anything unless he lets his fighting do the talking. 
      And he plans to continue doing so in the biggest fight of his career in Arizona, the kind of occasion he always envisioned. 
      Sylve said: “I’m grateful for the opportunity, this is kind of like a dream come true, something I always envisioned. 
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      “In my ninth fight being a co-main event in a pay-per-view, I don’t think too many other people have done that. 
      “It’s something I think is incredible and it’s something I’ve always been reaching for.” 
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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva net worth combined: Career paydays, TV deals compared ahead of main event

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      TWO worlds collide when internet sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul faces UFC legend Anderson Silva.The pair of prizefighting stars meet in an eight-round 187lb catchweight clash over the weekend in Arizona.
      Jake Paul and Anderson Silva fight in Arizona this weekendCredit: AP
      Paul has already told SunSport he expects to pocket a career-high payday for the pay-per-view bout, only increasing his already staggering net worth.
      According to Forbes, last year the American took home earnings of £36MILLION, with £30m of that from the ring.
      Paul takes a percentage in the PPV sales of his fights, which average around £10m each.
      His other sources of income included endorsements and social media revenue.
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      Paul has been sponsored by the likes of boohooMan and DraftKings before and recently launched a micro-betting app called Betr.
      Amazingly, he claimed he banked MORE than Forbes’ estimate.
      He said: “A lot of times Forbes inflates the number made. In 2018 when I made the list, I made $17 million and they reported $22 million I believe.
      “On this day, they are actually behind, and the numbers are actually low.

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      “Most celebs would say, ‘Thank the Lord I’m so blessed,’ but I say any regular motherf***er could do this if you’re a sicko and ready to die for your cause.”
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul is valued at £52m ($60m) compared to Silva’s £16m ($18m).
      The Brazilian was one of the UFC’s highest-paid PPV stars during his iconic career, before departing in 2020.
      His biggest guaranteed purse was $800,000 the night he faced Nick Diaz, although he would have earned more through box office bonuses.
      Paul claimed he would be giving Silva’s his highest ever payday, something the old icon denied.
      The adidas athlete said: “No, it’s not true.
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      “I don’t like to talk about money because I’m not here for money. Thanks to God I have money to take care of my family.
      “I’m not a rich guy but I try to live a good life and don’t spend money on things that aren’t important.”
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      Inside Jake Paul’s diet for Anderson Silva bout including eggs on toast for breakfast and chicken, fish and steak dinner

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      JAKE PAUL has fuelled himself up on a high protein and low carb diet for his tasty clash with Anderson Silva. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona against Silva in an eight-round catchweight encounter. 

      As has been the case since last summer, Paul has stationed himself in his newly-adopted home of Puerto Rico. 
      And the last 12 weeks has since him tirelessly eat, sleep, train repeat in a bid to get himself in top shape for the toughest fight of his 5-0 career. 
      Paul, 25, usually spars at night time, to replicate a fight, so finds himself waking up at midday, where he has his first meal.
      He told SunSport: “Breakfast is just like an omelette, with one piece of toast. 
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      “And then sometimes I’ll skip lunch, I’m not really a big lunch person and I think that sort of helps me drop weight. 
      “I’ll usually have like a snack, maybe some fruit and a snack usually like a high-fibre protein bar.” 
      All of Paul’s professional bouts have come around the 190lb mark, but his return will be at a career-low of 187lb. 
      As a result, the American has had to watch what he eats at the dinner table – but rest assured he is not draining himself at the all-new weight. 
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      Paul said: “Dinner is like chicken kenowa, steak kenowa, fish, rice, not a lot of carbs. So it’s been a really tough diet coming down to 187lb. 
      “But we’re wanting to go it the right way, where I can wake up on the morning of the weigh in and have pasta if I want to. 
      “I weigh like 195 right now, so a lot of fighters could just jump in the sauna but that kills you in the fight, you’ll have nothing left in the fight. 
      “So we cut weight the right way, ahead of time so I don’t have to sit in the sauna or the steam room and I’ll actually be in that weight.” 
      Paul’s return marks the first time he has faced an opponent with recognised boxing experience. 
      Silva, 47, a legend of the UFC, has four wins and only one loss in the ring, last year beating ex-middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36. 

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      Paul has endured an agonosing ten-month hiatius from the ring, following a series of cancelled bouts this year. 
      Firstly, Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his celebrity grudge match for a second time amid US visa issue.
      His replacement Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, then saw himself withdrawn following a weight row. 
      But Paul reckons the time off will all be worth it as a career-high payday awaits. 
      He said: Hopefully it does well, I think it will the numbers are all showing that. So yeah, this could definitely be my highest payday. 
      “I haven’t really focussed on that, even saying that is one of the first times I’ve even thought about it.
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      “Just because of how much the fight means and how focussed I am and how big the challenge is at hand. 
      “The payday is just the cherry on top for the opportunity at hand.” 
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      Jake Paul messaged UFC star Conor McGregor on Instagram urging him to ‘take the fight p***y’ after $50m offer

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      JAKE PAUL continued his relentless pursuit of a boxing match with Conor McGregor by direct messaging the UFC superstar on Instagram.The YouTuber revealed his eagerness to take on McGregor a few days after scoring a sensational second-round KO victory over Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr last year.
      Jake Paul slid into Conor McGregor’s direct messages on Instagram
      Jake Paul launched a foul-mouthed tirade at Conor McGregor earlier this week
      And in summer 2021, the 25-year-old doubled down on his desire to box McGregor in a foul-mouthed tirade on Instagram, in which he claimed his team have sent the UFC’s poster boy a whopping £37million ($50million) offer.
      McGregor refrained from responding to the x-rated call-out, in which Paul made derogatory comments about the Irishman’s fiancee, Dee Devlin.
      And in another attempt to get the former two-division UFC champion’s attention Paul – whose older brother Logan stepped in the ring with Floyd Mayweather – sent a short and sweet direct message to The Notorious on Instagram.
      Paul’s message read: “Take the fight p***y.”
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      After sharing his DM to McGregor, Paul launched a blistering rant at UFC president Dana White, who revealed he was willing to let women’s bantamweight and featherweight queen Amanda Nunes fight the former Disney star.
      He said: “Alright, Dana, let me try to understand your logic here: So you’re saying you don’t want me to fight Conor McGregor because he’s one of the greatest fighters in the world and I’m just like a YouTuber of whatever.
      “But then, in a statement today, you say: ‘Oh, I’m thinking about just having Amanda Nunes knock him out.’ But she’s also one of the greatest.
      “Dana, you seem to have this thing where you sort of hate on videogamers or YouTubers and influencers and us boxing and all this stuff.
      “But then, you spend half your time hanging out with the Nelk Boys. And I know why. It’s because they have hella influence over the male audience and you know that’s gonna promote the UFC.
      “And right now, baby, there’s nobody in this f***ing world who is promoting the UFC as much as me.
      Tens of millions of views, number one search result on Google when you type in Conor McGregor, when you type in UFC, when you type in Dana White. So you’re not making sense here.
      “Dana, I know the world doesn’t really know this because the UFC is this huge company. But we all know it’s not doing that well.
      Jake Paul knocked out Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s exhibition bout with Roy Jones JrCredit: AP:Associated Press
      “Anyone who is involved in WME and all the public stocks and everything that went south there, we know the company is not doing well. And I’m the biggest money fight you can do unless Khabib comes out of retirement.
      “So if you want the UFC to make the most amount of money, you better start to wake the f**k up and realise that Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor is going to happen at some point.”
      Paul’s rant at White came shortly after he ambushed McGregor’s team-mate Dillon Danis and pelted him with water balloons.
      Paul may very well be a combat sports novice, but he’s well and truly at the centre of the boxing and MMA worlds at this moment in time.
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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva undercard: Who is fighting on huge 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.
      GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 13: Jake Paul and Anderson SIlva pose together during a Jake Paul v Anderson Silva press conference at Gila River Arena on September 13, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Credit: 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.

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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.
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      Jake Paul flies private jet to Phoenix and claims record ticket sales for Anderson Silva fight…but bout isn’t sold out

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      JAKE PAUL has arrived in style for his fight with Anderson Silva in style – touching down in Phoenix in a luxurious private jet.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the MMA great on Saturday night in what will be the toughest test of his career.
      Jake Paul will face former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
      The Problem Child travelled to Pheonix in style – hiring a private jetCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      Paul posed for a photo while aboard the luxurious aircraftCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      YouTuber turned boxer Paul has vowed to knockout Silva and claim his sixth pro winCredit: Adi Muhtarevic
      And the youngest Paul brother decided to travel in style for his desert dust-up with The Spider.
      The Problem Child uploaded a video of himself about to board a private jet to his Instagram story on Sunday night.
      He said: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are on the way to Pheonix for fight week.
      “Big news we have sold the most tickets ever for a boxing event at this arena.
      “They’re going fast. There is only a couple of tickets left. Click the link. Pheonix, we’re coming. Let’s go.”
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      Paul, 25, followed that up with a boomerang of himself sat inside the plane with his thumb up.
      The former Disney star wrote across the boomerang: “Fight ready.”
      Paul took to his Instagram story again shortly after touching down, saying: “Pheonix, we’re here baby.
      “Let’s go. Tomorrow is fight week, I’m so excited. I’m ready, I’m ready.
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      “I’ve got this knockout for y’all. Trust me.”
      Former UFC middleweight champion Silva – who beat ex-WBC 160lb titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – will be the most decorated striker Paul has fought in his career.
      Paul, however, is confident of adding the 47-year-old’s name to his victim list.
      While watching Silva’s victory over Chavez Jr, he said: “Knockout of the year incoming.
      “I’ve seen this a bunch of times and every time I see it I just find more openings.
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      “He loves to get in that corner and dance – I’m not going to play that s***, it’s my ring, it’s my fight.
      “I’m the A-Side for a reason – he’s not going to come in there and do that s***, I’m not going to feed into it.” More