August 30, 2022
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Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva?

Rumors are pretty strong that YouTube boxer Jake Paul will (5-0) will take on MMA legend-turned-boxer Anderson Silva on Showtime Pay-Per-View October 29. If this fight does take place, the 47-year-old Silva may very well be the betting favorite. The odds actually opened at Paul -180 (5/9) and Silva +150 (3/2). However, the initial action was predominantly for Silva. Since the odds moved, the money currently is pretty even on both sides.

Current odds on BetOnline.ag are:

Jake Paul +100 (1/1)
Anderson Silva -130 (10/13)

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  • I’m surprised he would take Silva over Junior, but it is a better fight. I expect Silva to win.

    • I thought I read awhile ago that Jr. wanted more money. I do not follow MMA near like I do boxing, however from what I see of Silva he seems like a man of a lot of pride and character. I think he will give his best and will try to win. That is all anyone can ask.

      • I was thinking about the promotion for this fight – it won’t be the same as it has been for Paul’s other fights. Silva won’t sit there and talk trash with him. And if I recall correctly he came out and said he respected with the Paul brothers were doing.

    • Silva’s age will show up after a few rounds, i’m going with Jake by late rounds TKO.

  • Why not.
    I think Silva actually wants to fight, and will fight.
    He is a serious man that will most likely enter into a contract in good faith. And show up

  • It will be a mayweather type contract. Paul will win by KO whatever round it’s agreed upon.

  • Experience and talent vs talent and youth! At 47 the odds are that Silva will tire out late in the fight. But by then Jake will be about to get tko’d! So Silva by tko late in the fight.

  • I’m pretty stocked about this fight, Silva is the best boxer i’ve ever seen in the octagon (probably with McGregor). He’s no more in his prime but he could gave the young Jake Paul a great and tough fight.
    But i wouldn’t bet on Silva still, Jake’s power and speed could be too much for him after 4 or 5 rounds.

    • You could be right about the speed at Silva’s age, I can’t imagine he’d have much problem with the actual power. I think Silva is really good at mitigating damage. If he does lose I would expect him to lose a decision. I’d give him enough credit to offer the occasional flash of offense while not taking much damage but being outhustled in the second half of the fight. But like I said, I’m picking Silva right now.

  • good strategic move given cancellations jake had to deal with. Silva is #154 on boxrec but that’s at Light Heavy. The win over Chavez jr helped Silva. As long as Paul focuses on winning early rounds then I think he would have a good shot. That would boost his rankings a lot. Silva is so talented and versatile that even at his advanced age it makes one curious to watch. But of course not to pay for it..

  • I expect Jake “The Karen Flake” to be a Snake and find a way to punk out of the fight. Jake just signed for his 1st defeat. The young punk will get KTFO. He will not defeat Silva.

    Silva will shut this punk up.

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