Jake Paul is set for the toughest test of his young boxing career when he takes on Anderson Silva on Saturday night. The social media star and UFC legend are in the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view event from the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Paul is 5-0 as a professional boxer and three of his previous wins have come over UFC veterans, knocking out Ben Askren and then beating former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley by decision and knockout in the rematch Neither Askren nor Woodley have the flashy pedigree of Silva, who is known as one of the best strikers in UFC history. Silva also has a 3-1 boxing record, which includes a notable win over former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
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Also of note on the card, former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell will take on former UFC star Uriah Hall and social media personality Dr. Mike Varshavski will battle veteran boxer and UFC Chris Avila.
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