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 meet in the main event of the Showtime pay-per-view event from the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Paul is 5-0 as a professional boxer and has defeated three UFC fighters in his previous wins, defeating Ben Askren and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley by decision and knockout in a rematch. Neither Askren nor Woodley have Silva’s pedigree as one of the best strikers in UFC history. Silva also holds a 3-1 boxing record that includes a notable win over former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Also notably 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 face boxer and UFC veteran Chris Avila.
CBS Sports will be with you throughout Saturday, so follow along with live results and highlights below.
Fight card, results
- Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva, cruiserweights (eight rounds)
- Ashton Silver vs. Bralio Rodriguez, super featherweights (eight rounds)
- Alexandro Santiago def. Antonio Nieves via seventh round TKO
- Uriah Hall deb. Le’Veon Bell By Unanimous Decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
- Chris Avila def. Dr. Mike Varshavsky By Unanimous Decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Paul vs. Silva scorecard, live coverage
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