GLENDALE, Ariz. – The two men competing in the main event of Saturday’s boxing match got up close and personal at Thursday’s news conference.
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva stood inches away for an intense staredown ahead of their anticipated boxing match.
You can watch the video of their staredown in the video above.
Paul vs. Silva goes down on Saturday night at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The two are set to compete in an eight-round, professional boxing bout at 187 pounds. The main card airs at 9 p.m. ET/6p.m. PT on Showtime pay-per-view.
Paul is undefeated in his professional boxing career with a record of 5-0. He last competed in December 2021, when he knocked out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a rematch. Prior to that, Paul had defeated Woodley in a split decision in August of that same year.
The 47-year-old Silva has re-invented his fighting through boxing, as he’s looked sharp since UFC departure in 2020. The former UFC middleweight champion won a split decision over former boxing title holder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in summer of 2021, then knocked out Tito Ortiz in September of that same year, and fought Bruno Machado to a no contest in May as part of an exhibition bout.
For complete coverage of the card, check out MMA Junkie’s event page for Paul vs. Silva.
