Anderson Silva reveals he was knocked out twice in the final sparring session for his Jake Paul fight
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Silva's statements a week prior to his fight are a cause for concern
As Anderson Silva laces up for the biggest boxing bout of his short career against Jake Paul, the news coming out of the Silva camp is anything but reassuring. Silva revealed in a recent interview with MMA Weekly that the final sparring for the Paul fight ended with him being knocked down twice.
Silva, a natural striker always wished to make a name for himself in boxing, however, due to the limitations set by a UFC contract, that never came to be. Now At 46, Silva is determined as ever to achieve that dream as he’s no longer under a restrictive contract.
Claiming that he was using the best professional approach he could, Silva said, “I’m training hard for win — I’m training with the good boxers, high-level, and five guys come to help me. ” However during their last sparring session, Silva revealed that he had been knocked out twice during the session.
“I talked to my coach and even said, ‘Coach, let me tell you something, why did the guys knock me out two times?’ And the coach said, ‘You need to prepare for war, and you prepare for war, “ said Silva as he appeared to be pumped up for his upcoming dance.
Though Silva wanted to push this narrative, his coach, denied it ever happening. “What I can say is that didn’t happen,” said Luiz Carlos Dorea, Silva’s coach as he reiterated, “He’s 100 percent for the fight.”
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Why is Anderson Silva’s fight against Jake Paul important?
Silva will likely be the last MMA fighter that Paul faces for some time as he will look to legitimize his career by fighting actual up-and-coming boxing professionals. In this regard Silva has the eyes and hopes of the MMA Community latched on to him, as a final ambassador of the sport.
In his boxing career, Paul has managed to beat two former MMA World champions in Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley. Hence the MMA fandom feels a need to get one back against the YouTuber.
To this regard, though way past his prime, Silva seems to be the best option as he’d be the first MMA fighter Paul faces who comes from a striking background. Moreover, unlike all his previous fight, Paul doesn’t have a visible size advantage over Silva.
They are scheduled to fight in Glendale, Arizona this weekend at the 29th of October. A win for Paul will boost his record to 6-0.
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