YouTube megastar Jake Paul will take on UFC royalty Anderson Silva in a blockbuster exhibition boxing clash this weekend.
There had been worries the fight was going to be called off after Silva appeared to admit he had been knocked out in sparring, but he has been cleared to continue.
After his fights with Tyson Fury's younger brother Tommy and Hasim Rahman Jr fell through for various reasons, Paul is now looking to add to his fighting CV with another win against a big name when he returns to the ring for the first time since December 2021.
Despite his status in combat sport, this will be only Silva's third boxing match since retiring from UFC, the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world.
While Paul, known as The Problem Child, didn't kickstart influencer boxing (that credit goes to his older brother Logan Paul), he is arguably the biggest name involved in the craze right now.
Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's boxing match:
What time does Jake Paul v Anderson Silva start in the UK?
For UK fans, the Jake Paul v Anderson Silva undercard will take place in the early hours of Sunday, October 30, with the card beginning from 1am UK time.
Paul v Silva, which will be contested in an eight-round fight at a catchweight of 187lbs, is then expected to begin after the ring walks from around 4am UK time. It is being held at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
What TV channel is Jake Paul v Anderson Silva on? What about live streaming?
Fans in the UK can watch the fight on a pay-per-view basis with streaming service Fite TV, with the PPV price set at $19.99 (£17.50). Launched 10 years ago, Fite TV is a combat sports streaming service which shows more than 1,000 live events each year, with an app available on the App Store.
In the US, Showtime PPV will show the full fight for $60.
Who is on the Paul v Silva undercard?
- Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva
- Antonio Nieves vs Alexandro Santiago
- Ashton Sylve vs Braulio Rodriguez
- Shadasia Green vs Ogleidis Suarez
- Jeremiah Milton vs Quintin Sumpter
- Danny Barrios Flores vs Edgar Ortiz Jr
- Adrian Rodriguez vs Dominique Griffin
- Chris Avila vs Doctor Mike
- Eliezer Silva vs Anthony Hannah
- LeVeon Bell vs Uriah Hall
Fighter bios
Jake Paul
- Age: 25
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6ft 1in
Anderson Silva
- Age: 47
- Nationality: Brazilian-American
- Height: 6ft 2in
Fighting records
According to Boxingrec.com and UFCstats:
Jake Paul (Boxing)
- 5W-0D-0L
Anderson Silva
- 3W-0D-1L (Boxing)
- 34W-0D-11L (Mixed Martial Arts)
What is Paul v Silva's bet?
If Silva wins, Paul will face the 47-year-old in a kickboxing bout, but if Paul wins, Silva has to help him set up a fighters association to help UFC stars.
Who has Jake Paul fought before now?
Paul's fighting career began against Deji, the little brother of British YouTuber and rapper KSI, in 2018, with Paul winning by referee stoppage in the fifth round. Paul's next bout was against British YouTube star AnEsonGib in 2020, who Paul knocked out cold in the first round to give him a confidence boost to go into his next fight against NBA star Nate Robinson that same year on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. Paul wore Robinson down and got the knockout in the second round.
Next up in 2021 was former Olympic mixed martial artist Ben Askren, Paul's first fight against a pro fighter, retired or not, and Paul claimed an important win with a knockout in the first round.
He next faced former five-time UFC champ Tyron Woodley, winning the bout by split decision after eight full rounds. Paul eventually got a knockout in their rematch.
What are the latest odds?
(Courtesy of OddsChecker)
Jake Paul win - 19/20
Anderson Silva win - 29/20
Draw - 16/1
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