Arguably the most prominent figure in celebrity boxing, YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul is all set to box former UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, on 29 October at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
The Paul vs. Silva fight card is scheduled to start at 9 PM ET and the main card fight between The Problem Child' and 'The Spider' is expected to commence around 11:30 PM ET.
According to The Sporting News, the bout will be contested at a 187-pound catchweight. The Silva vs. Paul pay-per-view (PPV) is priced at $59.99, the same as the YouTuber's last fight with Tyron Woodley.
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The American is currently undefeated as a pro and holds a record of five wins. Additionally, four of his wins have come by way of knockout. Jake Paul holds wins over the likes of former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and former Bellator champion Ben Askren.
With unquestionable striking prowess, Silva is most certainly the toughest test of the young internet star's career.
The UFC middleweight legend's pro boxing resume is commendable, to say the least. With victories over former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, the Brazilian's record stands at three wins against one loss.
Undercard fights on the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva PPV
As per SHOWTIME's official website, the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva card includes four undercard fights. Interestingly, 'The Spider' is not the only former UFC fighter who will be featured on the card.
The Brazilian's former foe Uriah Hall will take on ex-NFL standout Le'Veon Bell on the undercard of the event. Both men will be making their boxing debuts at the event.
A four-round cruiserweight clash between popular YouTuber Dr. Mike Varshavski and MMA fighter Chris Avila is another standout fight on the card. The bout will mark Dr. Mike's pro debut.
In another fight, undefeated lightweight Ashton Sylve will take on the more experienced Braulio Rodriguez in an eight-round affair. Sylve holds a pro record of seven wins, while Rodriguez's pro record stands at 20 wins against four losses.
A ten-round bantamweight clash between Alejandro Santiago and Antonio Nieves is also scheduled to take place on the fight card. The 26-year-old Santiago has a pro record of 26-3-5, while the former WBO Jr. bantamweight title challenger Nieves holds a record of 19-3-2.