Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva finally became official Tuesday when Showtime announced the boxing match between the YouTube star and 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 Oct. 29 in Phoenix, and although the matchup is polarizing to many, there’s no doubt it will capture the focus of the combat sports world.
The chatter began immediately after the announcement came out. You can check below to see the top Twitter reactions.
Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva is OFFICIAL. 🤯
The YouTuber-turned-boxer will face the UFC legend in an 8-round bout 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 Oct. 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 toughest test yet. I respect the legend, but he must be exterminated. @MostVpromotions presents #PaulSilva from Phoenix, AZ @GilaRiverArena
SAT OCT 29th live on Showtime PPV @ShowtimeBoxing
Meu teste mais difícil ainda. Eu respeito a lenda, mas ele deve ser exterminado. 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 No. 2 in the United States.
Anderson Silva is trending at No. 4 in the United States.
Early signs this is going to be a very big draw with crossover appeal.
— 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 bout.
Saturday, October 29 at Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
Eight rounds. Catchweight of 187lbs.
Event will be broadcast on Showtime PPV. Tix on sale Wed., Sept. 14th. 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
Genius matchmaking for Jake Paul. Again.
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) September 6, 2022
He back. pic.twitter.com/qe11u4le0U
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 6, 2022
Current line:
Anderson Silva -140
Jake Paul +110#SilvaPaul pic.twitter.com/cNBLmX6DNW— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) September 6, 2022
Jake Paul sent a message to the "non-believers" after signing to fight Anderson Silva. 😤#PaulSilva | Full story: https://t.co/Fv8Dy7zt42 pic.twitter.com/hurwQEL9K4
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 6, 2022
I’m just saying? If Anderson goes out there and front kicks him in the face it’ll be the most legendary DQ 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 47 yrs Old Anderson Silva did in his last boxing match 😇 pic.twitter.com/atVHA1ZO6I
— Rakesh🍥 (@rakeshkarki_) August 30, 2022
Just wanna remind everyone that Jake Paul is fighting a near 50 year old man now.
A man he is probably going to lose to as a man in his athletic prime.Food for thought.
— Jay Perrin (@Joker_Gang35) September 6, 2022
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