Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva finally made it official on Tuesday when Showtime announced the boxing match between the YouTube star and the UFC legend.
Paul (5-0, 4 KOs) will face 47-year-old former UFC middleweight champion Silva (3-1, 2 KOs) in an eight-round fight at a catchweight of 187 pounds on October 29 in Phoenix. , and while the matchup is polarizing many, there is no doubt that it will capture the attention of the combat sports world.
The talk started immediately after the announcement came out. You can check below for the top Twitter reactions.
Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva is OFFICIAL. ????
The YouTuber-turned-boxer will take on the UFC legend in an 8-round fight at 187 pounds next month.
Full details: https://t.co/Fv8Dy7zt42 pic.twitter.com/eTG2slBAge
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 6, 2022
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Anderson Silva says his October 29 showdown with Jake Paul will be a special event ????#PaulSilva | Full story: https://t.co/Fv8Dy7zt42 pic.twitter.com/QAAqiSAUg1
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 6, 2022
My hardest test so far. I respect the legend, but it must be exterminated. @MostVpromotions features #PaulSilva from Phoenix, AZ @GilaRiverArena
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 live on Showtime PPV @ShowtimeBoxing
My hardest test so far. I respect the legend, but it must be exterminated. pic.twitter.com/en6qerCQ4B
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 6, 2022
Jake “The Problem Child” Paul vs. Anderson “The Spider” Silva
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 6, 2022
Anderson Sliva is 47 years old, of course Jake is fighting him…
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) September 6, 2022
Jake Paul is trending at number 2 in the United States.
Anderson Silva is trending at No. 4 in the United States.
The first signs that this is going to be a big draw with a crossover draw.
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 6, 2022
Now it’s getting interesting! Anderson beats him easily https://t.co/Jtl8EQfcmV
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) September 6, 2022
It’s official.
Showtime announces Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva in a boxing match.
Saturday October 29 at Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
Eight rounds. Catch weight of 187 pounds.
The event will air on Showtime PPV. Tickets on sale Wednesday, September 14. pic.twitter.com/i09aQwPwrZ
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) September 6, 2022
I think I need to be on this Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva card.
— John Moraga (@chicanojohn) September 6, 2022
Cool matchup for Jake Paul. Again.
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) September 6, 2022
The return. pic.twitter.com/qe11u4le0U
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 6, 2022
Current line: Anderson Silva -140Jake Paul +110#SilvaPaul pic.twitter.com/cNBLmX6DNW
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) September 6, 2022
Jake Paul sent a message to the “unbelievers” after signing on to fight Anderson Silva. ????#PaulSilva | Full story: https://t.co/Fv8Dy7zt42 pic.twitter.com/hurwQEL9K4
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 6, 2022
Just say? If Anderson comes out and front kicks him in the face, it will be the most legendary disqualification loss of all time. We will carry that man on our shoulders into the halls of Valhalla.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) September 6, 2022
Reminder that this is what Anderson Silva, 47, did in his last boxing match ???? pic.twitter.com/atVHA1ZO6I
— Rakesh???? (@rakeshkarki_) August 30, 2022
I just want to remind everyone that Jake Paul is fighting a man in his late 50s right now. A man he’ll probably lose to as a man in his athletic prime.
Food for thought.
— Jay Perrin (@Joker_Gang35) September 6, 2022
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