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) will face former UFC middleweight champion Silva (3-1) 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 immediate began after the the announcement came out, and you can check below to see the top Twitter reactions.
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MMA Junkie
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
MMA Junkie
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
MMA Junkie
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
Jake Paul
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 Paul
Jake “The Problem Child” Paul vs Anderson “The Spider” Silva
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 6, 2022
Dillon Danis
Anderson Sliva is 47 years old of course Jake is fighting him…
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) September 6, 2022
Nolan King
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
Matt Brown
Now it’s getting interesting! Anderson beats him easily https://t.co/Jtl8EQfcmV
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) September 6, 2022
Luke Thomas
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
John Moraga
I think I need to be on this Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva card
— John Moraga (@chicanojohn) September 6, 2022
Greg Rosenstein
Genius matchmaking for Jake Paul. Again.
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) September 6, 2022
Ariel Helwani
He back. pic.twitter.com/qe11u4le0U
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 6, 2022
Jed I Goodman
Current line:
Anderson Silva -140
Jake Paul +110#SilvaPaul pic.twitter.com/cNBLmX6DNW— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) September 6, 2022
DeMarques Johnson
I don’t think the fight is in the ring necessarily. I wanna know the stipulations of the contract
— DaMarques Johnson (@DaMarques_UFC) September 6, 2022
Ben Fowlkes
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
Rakesh
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
Jay Perrin
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
