“Will be there no matter what” – Chael Sonnen shocks fans with fight announcement against Anderson Silva in a boxing match

Chael Sonnen announces that he will fight Anderson Silva on June 15 in Brazil.

“Will be there no matter what” – Chael Sonnen shocks fans with fight announcement against Anderson Silva in a boxing match

Chael Sonnen confirms that he will fight Anderson Silva in Brazil (via Imago/www.espn.in)

Legendary UFC rivals Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva are set to reignite their iconic feud. Sonnen retired in 2019 after losing to Lyoto Machida in Bellator. On the other hand, Silva continued his career and focused more on boxing. Now, a new announcement has surfaced regarding the combat sports future of Silva.

Chael Sonnen uploaded a video on his X account. He announced in a typical Sonnen fashion that he would take on Anderson Silva in a boxing match on June 15th. Earlier, rumors suggested Terry Crews would take on Silva. However, Sonnen has become the new opponent. The boxing bout will serve as Silva’s last bout in combat sports. 

Oh Anderson yoohoo, it’s me again, see you June 15th.
Chael Sonnen via X
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The highly anticipated bout will mark the third meeting between the two combat sports icons. They previously squared off twice inside the UFC octagon. The first fight saw the ‘American Gangster’ dominate the Brazilian champion for four rounds. However, Silva emerged victorious by submitting Sonnen in the final round. Their rematch at UFC 148 saw Silva retain his middleweight title via a technical knockout victory over Sonnen. 

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Many years have passed since they retired from MMA. Sonnen and Silva are now rivals turned friends. As a result, it makes sense for Silva to compete against Sonnen for the last-ever bout in his legendary career. The ‘American Gangster’ is known for his trash-talking abilities and competitive spirit. As such, it remains to be seen if Sonnen will bring back his iconic trash talk ahead of the bout.

Fans reacts to Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva announcement

Fight fans around the world erupted in excitement. This was upon learning that former UFC rivals Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva will clash once again. This time, the duo will compete in a boxing match on June 15th in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Fight fans reacted to Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
Fight fans reacted to Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen (via YouTube)

The announcement of this highly anticipated bout sent shockwaves through the combat sports community. Fight fans immediately flooded social media platforms. They were enthusiastic about witnessing the latest chapter in one of MMA’s most iconic rivalries. Some felt that this was the perfect chance for Sonnen to take revenge. Others believed that Silva would come out the victor again. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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As June 15th approaches, the buzz surrounding Sonnen vs. Silva will only intensify. This cements this battle’s status as one of the most highly anticipated events in recent combat sports history. This has captivated both die-hard and casual fans alike.

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