Jake Paul is ready 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 a Showtime pay-per-view event from Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Paul is 5-0 as a professional boxer and three of his previous victories have come by UFC veterans, knocking out Ben Askren and then beating former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley by decision and knockout in the rematch. Neither Askren nor Woodley have the striking pedigree of Silva, who is known as one of the best forwards in UFC history. Silva also holds a 3-1 boxing record, which includes a notable victory over former world middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Also of note on the card, former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell will face former UFC star Uriah Hall and social media personality Dr. Mike Varshavski will face boxer and veteran of the UFC Chris Avila.
CBS Sports will be with you the whole way on Saturday, so be sure to tune in for live scores and highlights below.
Fight card, results
- Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva, heavyweights (eight rounds)
- Ashton Sylve vs. Super Featherweight Braulio Rodriguez (eight rounds)
- Alexandro Santiago defeated. Antonio Nieves via TKO in the seventh round
- Uriah Hall beats. Le’Veon Bell by unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
- Chris Avila defeats. Dr. Mike Varshavski by unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
