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      Jake Paul vows to brutally ‘exterminate’ UFC legend Anderson as YouTuber’s clash with 47-year-old gets green light

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      JAKE PAUL plans to “exterminate” Anderson Silva in what will be the biggest fight of his boxing career.The YouTuber turned boxer, 25, will face the former UFC middleweight champion on October 29 in Arizona.
      Jake Paul will face former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on October 29Credit: MVP PROMOTIONS
      MMA legend Silva beat former WBC middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last yearCredit: EPA
      Paul is confident of adding Silva’s name to his victim listCredit: Getty
      MMA legend Silva 47, will be the most decorated striker Paul has faced since making his professional debut two years ago.
      But The Problem Child is confident he’ll add the Brazilian’s name to his victim list in emphatic fashion.
      He said: “Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen.
      “Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time.
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      “Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva.
      “They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva.
      “Well, to all the non-believers – Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva. It’s an honour to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time.
      “On Saturday, October 29, I will walk humbly into the ring, touch gloves with a living legend and do my best to exterminate ‘The Spider.'”
      Silva is relishing the opportunity to further showcase his boxing skills, which he used to beat former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last June.
      He said: “I know that in life everything has its purpose. Nothing comes just by chance.
      “So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most.
      “I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on October 29.”
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      Paul has gone a perfect 5-0 since lacing up his gloves professional in January 2020.
      The social media star brutally knocked out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in their rematch last December.
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      Jake Paul’s next fight CONFIRMED as YouTuber will face Anderson Silva on October 29 as UFC legend granted boxing licence

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      JAKE PAUL’S next fight has been confirmed for October 29 against Anderson Silva.The YouTuber turned boxer will look to stretch his unbeaten record to 6-0 after the ex-UFC star was granted a boxing licence.
      Jake Paul’s next fight has been confirmed for next monthCredit: Getty
      The clash between the much-maligned star and the 48-year-old Brazilian will take place in Phoenix, Arizona.
      Paul said: “Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen.
      “Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time.
      “Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva. They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva.
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      “Well, to all the non-believers – Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva. It’s an honour to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time.
      “On Saturday, October 29, I will walk humbly into the ring, touch gloves with a living legend and do my best to exterminate ‘The Spider.’”

      Paul, 25, was originally due to return on August 6 until suffering two fight cancellations.
      The American was twice set to fight Tommy Fury, 23, until the Brit pulled out after suffering an injured rib and then over US visa issues.
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      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul saw their bout cancelled.
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beaten on points four months earlier.
      That added to KOs over online rival “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
      Silva was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which were on the spin.
      But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
      Silva beat former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in June 2021 then knocked out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz, 47, in September.
      He will become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
      Silva said: “I know that in life everything has its purpose. Nothing comes just by chance. So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most.
      “I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on October 29.” More

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      UFC legend Anderson Silva, 48, granted pro boxing licence in Arizona and ‘training hard every day’ for Jake Paul fight

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      ANDERSON SILVA has been granted a professional boxing licence in Arizona ahead of his proposed fight with Jake Paul. The pair are in talks for a boxing match slated for October 29 in the American state.
      UFC legend Anderson Silva is set to fight Jake Paul
      And Silva has moved one step closer to confirming the fight after being permitted a boxing licence in Arizona.
      A commissioner said: “Congratulations, Mr. Silva. We’re looking forward to what’s to come.”
      Silva, 48, said: “I’m training hard every day. I’m keeping my mind busy and healthy. I’m so excited.”
      Paul, 25, who was was due to return on August 6 until suffering two fight cancellations, revealed his next fight will be announced on Tuesday.
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      Silva was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which were on the spin.
      But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
      Silva beat former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in June 2021 then knocked out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz, 47, in September.
      He will become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
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      The American was twice set to fight Tommy Fury, 23, until the Brit pulled out after suffering an injured rib and then over US visa issues.
      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul saw their bout cancelled.
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beat on points four months earlier.
      That added to KOs over online rival “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
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      UFC legend Conor McGregor believes his boxing has improved since Floyd Mayweather fight ahead of possible rematch

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      CONOR McGREGOR claims his boxing technique has improved since fighting Floyd Mayweather.The Irishman, 34, has been out of action since he was forced to retire from his bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021 after suffering a broken leg.
      Conor McGregor explained how his boxing technique has improvedCredit: Rex Features
      McGregor returned to his first ever boxing coaches at the Crumlin amateur club, with former Olympian Phil SutcliffeCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      And he could be set for a sensational rematch with Mayweather in the next year, if recent reports are to be believed.
      The UFC superstar made his ring debut in 2017, losing in ten rounds to all-time great Mayweather.
      In the open workout before the fight, McGregor was ridiculed for his unusual warm up in the ring before hitting various bags for 12 rounds at the UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas.
      McGregor returned to his first ever boxing coaches at the Crumlin amateur club, with former Olympian Phil Sutcliffe, for the first time ever, cornering him in the octagon.
      Before he beat Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds in 2020, McGregor was filmed back at the UFC’s PI.
      There the southpaw revealed he is sitting down on his punches to generate more power, opposed to his more unconventional karate-style strikes displayed three years ago.
      McGregor said: “I actually look at the Mayweather [fight], the shots on the bag and the way I was punching and I actually can’t even watch that.
      “I shiver when I see the way I was throwing my punches back then. I just wasn’t sitting right on them, just floating through the air.
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      McGregor was beaten by Floyd Mayweather on his boxing debutCredit: Getty – Contributor
      “Now I’m getting into positions and sitting in. Got to go through everything to learn, to truly learn. Experience is the best teacher of all.”
      McGregor neglected to bring in a boxing coach before his loss to Mayweather with striking trainer Owen Roddy instead leading the camp alongside John Kavanagh.
      They will now instead work alongside those who first taught McGregor how to box.
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      Watch Mike Tyson break down in laughter as he recalls UFC chief Dana White landing him job fighting a SHARK

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      MIKE TYSON and Dana White were left in hysterics when they recalled the boxing legend’s appearance on Shark Week.The former undisputed heavyweight champion took part in a series of underwater challengers on the Discovery Channel show in 2020 – in which he put a shark to sleep by tickling its nose.
      Boxing legend Mike Tyson appeared on Shark Week in 2020Credit: REUTERS
      UFC president Dana White helped get Tyson the gigCredit: HOTBOXIN’ WITH MIKE TYSON
      Tyson was left in stitches when recently recalling how he got the job with WhiteCredit: HOTBOXIN’ WITH MIKE TYSON
      UFC president White used his contacts to get Tyson on the show to stop the boxing legend – whom he considers a close friend – from returning to the ring.
      Tyson initially questioned his pal’s regard for his safety when getting him the gig, which they couldn’t help but laugh about during a recent catch-up.
      Iron Mike said: “I said, ‘He cares about me?’ This n***a cares about me? He wants me to get hurt, he put me in there with a shark.”
      MMA mogul White said: “I called him up and I said, ‘Dude, I don’t want you to do this f*****g fight, man.
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      “‘This is f*****g crazy. I’ll get you a job on TV, I’ll get you a TV show [and] you’ll make some money.’
      “So I put him on Shark Week. And he was like, ‘Wait a minute, you care about me?
      “‘You tell me not to fight and you put me on f*****g shark week.
      “‘Yeah, you really care about me.'”
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      Tyson, 56, admitted to being a bag of nerves ahead of filming, and his nervous energy put the entire crew on edge.
      White said: “So the day he had to jump in and do the shark thing, I guess he was f*****g going crazy, he was pissed off and the whole film crew is terrified.
      “Everybody was scared. He had to dive into the water and swim with these sharks.”
      Tyson recalled the experience during a recent chat with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, saying: “My wife thought it was a good idea too.
      “I said, ‘Y’all m***********s don’t care about me.’ They don’t give a f**k about me. My wife said, ‘That’s a good idea.’ What?”
      White’s attempts to stop Tyson from fighting again failed as the legend returned to the ring in November 2020 for a clash with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.
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      Tyson rolled back the years and turned in a stellar display against the former four-weight world champion.
      Iron Mike flirted with the prospect of lacing up his gloves again last year but has yet to commit to fighting again.
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      Jake Paul, 25, set to fight Anderson Silva, 48, next despite YouTuber’s coach slamming idea of bout with UFC legend

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      JAKE PAUL is set to announce UFC legend Anderson Silva as his next opponent in October. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter was due to return on August 6 until suffering two fight cancelations.
      Jake Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley in his last fightCredit: Amanda Westcott
      Anderson Silva is set to fight Jake Paul in OctoberCredit: Getty
      But Paul has reacted fast by scheduling his comeback fight just two months later, which is widely reported to be against Silva.
      YouTube reporter Keemstar was first to break the news, with TMZ Sports since following up.
      Further reports add the fight will be on October 29, headlining on ShowTime pay-per-view Stateside.
      Silva, 48, was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which on the spin.
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      But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
      Silva beat former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in June 2021 then knocked out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz, 47, in September.
      He will become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
      The American was twice set to fight Tommy Fury, 23, until the Brit pulled out after suffering an injured rib and then over US visa issues.
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      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul, 25, saw their bout cancelled.
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beat on points four months earlier.
      That added to KOs over online rival “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
      Silva was mentioned as a replacement for Fury in August but the idea was publicly slammed by Paul’s coach BJ Flores.
      Flores responded to a fan who said the Brazilian made sense as an opponent, and said: “Does he? 48 year old MMA fighter.”
      Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner teased the upcoming fight announcement and labelled him the bookies outsider.
      MVP posted: “@jakepaul will almost certainly be the underdog. He knows that and he wants that.”
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      Ex-UFC star Mike Perry looks unrecognisable after bare-knuckle boxing bloodbath against Michael Venom Page

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      MIKE PERRY and Michael Venom Page were left bloodied, battered and bruised following their bare-knuckle boxing bloodbath. The pair of MMA stars headlined a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship bill in London.
      Mike Perry after his fight with Michael Venom PageCredit: Rex
      Michael Venom Page was beaten by Mike PerryCredit: Rex
      They could not be settled so an extra round had to be added to the already five gruelling ones beforehand.
      And former UFC welterweight Perry emerged victorious, showing his battle scars after.
      The American was left with a suspected broken jaw as well as being cut up severely.
      Whereas Britain’s Page, floored in the opening round, had a gruesomely swollen left eye.
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      Perry joined BKFC after leaving the UFC and called out YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul, 25.
      He said: “Jake Paul, you need an opponent. You need the money fight, I’m the real money fight.
      “Maybe I’ll put the pillows back on if you’re scared to get in here.”
      Perry endured six tiresome rounds with Page in their London main-event.
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      He said: “S***, I said I was gonna do six rounds, and he said, ‘You don’t go to a draw with me.’
      “They were gonna give it to me at the end of five, but I walked out and told a lie, because I wanted more bloody, baby.
      “I didn’t know it, but now I do. This is definitely for me.
      “I love this, because a lot of tough men are scared of this, and I want to be the toughest SOB out there.”
      Mike Perry won after six brutal roundsCredit: Rex
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      Conor McGregor leaps to Anthony Joshua’s defence over ‘great speech’ and thanks him for ‘shout out’ after Usyk defeat

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      CONOR McGREGOR leapt to Anthony Joshua’s defence over his “great speech” following defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. And the Irishman thinks he heard a secret “shout out” in Joshua’s rambling stream of consciousness.
      Anthony Joshua confused onlookers with a bizarre speech after losing to Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
      Conor McGregor leapt to Anthony Joshua’s defence over his ‘great speech’Credit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      AJ was beaten on points for the second time in the space of a year to Ukrainian great Usyk.
      But following a repeat result in their Saudi Arabia rematch, Joshua, 32, raised eyebrows with his bizarre post-fight speech.
      AJ talked about his late start in boxing after avoiding jail, how he is heavier than legends of the past and Ukraine’s series of wars.
      Sky Sports pundit Carl Froch, 45, and even Joshua’s training partner Frazer Clarke, 31, slammed the incident.
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      But UFC legend McGregor, 34, tweeted: “You are all going on ridiculous over this. That is a great speech right there.
      “Fair play to him he made it yet he is still in there keeping that cog going.
      “If they wanted the mic they could’ve tried get it back. Then he gives me a shout out. Great fight, thank you!”
      AJ did not mention McGregor at any point but hailed Usyk, 35, as the “champ champ” – a phrase the Irishman made famous.
      Joshua said: “This guy is a phenomenal talent, we’re going to cheer for him three times.
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      “How many belts you got now bro, five? Hooray. I was studying Ukraine and their champions from your amazing country.
      “I’ve never been there, but at the same time, what’s happening there, I don’t know what’s happening.
      “It’s not nice, I’ve seen it in Lomachenko’s second fight. There were issues, civil war. Vitali Klitschko against Danny Williams, civil unrest.
      “Usyk, as a champion, please raise your hand, under those circumstances you became a champion. Champ, champ.”
      Anthony Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk in their rematchCredit: PA More