UFC: Notable MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on a potential bout between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul: Anderson Silva entering boxing has earned quite an attention notably by YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul hoping for a potential matchup.
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UFC: Notable MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on a potential bout between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul
Anderson Silva is a big name in the combat sports spectrum. The Brazilian spider moved out of UFC amidst his difference with Dana White and entered into Boxing to prove his worth.
Anderson Silva is the former UFC Middleweight champion and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days. He holds a spectacular record of 32 wins and 11 losses.
He had an endless dispute with Dana White regarding the pay and how the UFC kept him down because of his conditions losses, despite him being a champion and having a historic record.
The 47-year-old fighter moved to Boxing despite his difference with UFC and Dana White and has proved his dominance with 3 wins and 1 loss. He had previously defeated big names such as Julio Cesar, Chavaz Jr., and Tito Ortiz.
‘The Spider’ recently put on an impressive showing against Bruno Machado in an exhibition bout in Abu Dhabi, which has raised the expectations of him having a future fight with The problem kid, Jake Paul.
MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani remarked on his perspective on the callout.
Ariel Helwani said, “I saw a lot of talk, ‘Jake Paul has to fight Anderson. That’s the fight.’ You know what? I disagree. Why does this have to be the fight? Here’s the thing, I’m down if it’s the fight. But why does it have to be the fight? Why do a 47-year-old vs. a 25-year-old, how come that’s the fight?”
Jake Paul has seen a majestic rise in their professional boxing career. The Youtuber turned boxer has created sensational knockouts in the boxing arena. He holds knockout victories over former NBA player Nate Robinson, former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren, as well as former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
A match between Jake Paul and Silva would surely be a sensation as you tuber has a greater teacher of audience apart from boxing followers. An iconic match for Jake Paul might even increase the followers of the boxing game.
UFC: Notable MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on a potential bout between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul
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