The latest installment of YouTube phenomenon Jake Paul’s boxing career takes place as he prepares to get in the ring with UFC legend and MMA superstar Anderson Silva in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday night.
This will no doubt be Paul’s toughest test to date as he looks to continue rising through the boxing ranks. Can the YouTuber maintain his unbeaten record, having already navigated the likes of Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, or will Silva prove a step too far?
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Silva’s resume in the octagon speaks for itself, as he is the longest-reigning champion in UFC history, having held the Middleweight Title for nearly 7 years. However, his boxing experience is minimal with just four official fights under his belt, and only two of those have taken place since 2005. Silva is also now 47 years old, which could work against him.
As for Paul, he may not have the physical advantage in this 185lb catchweight fight that he has had in his 5 previous boxing matches, but being 22 years younger than Anderson could prove decisive.
Paul has won 4 of his 5 fights within the distance, and 3 of those KOs came in the 1st round or 2nd round. The YouTuber will likely go for yet another early finish and look to knock Silva out. But even if that doesn’t happen, the fact that Paul has youth on his side should also give him the edge the longer the fight goes on.
We expect Jake Paul to secure the victory against Anderson Silva and improve his boxing record to 6-0.
Jake Paul FAQs
Jake Paul Net Worth
Paul has an estimated net worth of $17-30 million. It was announced in January 2022 by Forbes that Paul had made around $38 million from boxing in 2021, which would make him the 46th-highest-paid athlete in the entire world for that period.
Jake Paul Boxing Record
Jake Paul’s professional boxing record is currently 5-0. He has beaten the likes of former NBA star Nate Robinson and UFC’s Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley (twice). If he beats Anderson Silva, he will have a 6-0 record.
Jake Paul Height
Jake Paul is 6 foot 1 inch tall (185cm), and his reach is 76 inches (193cm).
Who Is Jake Paul Fighting Next
It is currently unconfirmed who Jake Paul will be fighting after his bout with Anderson Silva. However, this should become clear after the fight, especially if Paul is successful in the contest.
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