One among the most important events of 2025 just received some additional interest for MMA fans.
On November 14, Jake Paul is about to face Gervonta Davis in what is certain to be one of the crucial talked about boxing matches of the yr.
The fight was previously moved from Atlanta to the Kaseya Center in Miami, where it would air live world wide on Netflix.
Several other clashes were previously announced for the cardboard, with the likes of Alycia Baumgardner receiving an enormous opportunity to fight in front of an enormous audience.
Surprisingly, one other fight has now been confirmed for Paul vs Davis, which is able to see two former UFC champions proceed their MMA rivalry within the ring.
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Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman 3 booked for Paul vs Davis undercard
Anderson Silva won the UFC middleweight title in only his second fight contained in the Octagon before producing the longest reign within the history of the promotion.
His record-setting 10 consecutive defenses of the 185 pound gold saw him keep the belt from 2006 to 2013, where his run was ended by a shocking loss.
At UFC 162 in 2013, Chris Weidman produced considered one of the most important upsets in UFC history when he stopped ‘The Spider’ within the second round.
The 2 men met in a rematch later that yr where Silva’s try and reclaim the belt was cut short after he suffered a horrific leg injury within the second round that may keep him out of motion for over a yr.
Silva and Weidman were linked to a boxing match to proceed their rivalry several months ago, though this was shut down by the Brazilian’s family following initial rumors.
It was recently reported by ESPN’s Andreas Hale that they are going to face one another in a trilogy boxing match at heavyweight over six rounds as a part of the Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis undercard.
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Anderson Silva has competed in several boxing matches since leaving the UFC
While he hasn’t competed in MMA since his final UFC fight in 2020, Anderson Silva did keep himself busy with several boxing matches within the years after this.
Silva beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Tito Ortiz before suffering a loss to Jake Paul in October of 2022.
His last fight, an exhibition match together with his former UFC rival Chael Sonnen, was his last outing of any kind, going down in June of 2024.
Chris Weidman, however, made his last appearance contained in the Octagon at UFC 310 last December before parting ways with the promotion.
He hasn’t fought since his planned rematch with Luke Rockhold within the GFL was cancelled.