Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva LIVE: Stream, latest updates and fight result tonight
Re-live fight updates as YouTube star Paul boxed UFC legend Silva in Arizona
Jake Paul stayed unbeaten in his professional boxing venture on Saturday night, outpointing UFC legend Anderson Silva after knocking down the Brazilian in the final round. Paul, 25, was a victor on all three judges’ scorecards after the full eight rounds (77-74, 78-73, 78-73), improving his record to 6-0 (4 knockouts).
Prior to the cruiserweight main event in Arizona, the American had knocked out each opponent he had faced, including former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in his last fight – 10 months ago. Meanwhile, 47-year-old Silva entered the Desert Diamond Arena with a 3-1 pro boxing record and a points win over former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to his name.
While Silva increased his activity after a slow start against Paul, the YouTube star improved as the cruiserweight contest wore on, and he dropped the Brazilian in the last of the eight rounds to wrap up a points victory. “It’s a surreal moment,” Paul said after the fight. “Hard work pays off. I want to thank Anderson Silva; he was my hero growing up. He took so many hard shots over the fight. He’s a dog.” Paul then called out UFC icon Nate Diaz, who was involved in an altercation near Paul’s locker room at the Desert Diamond Arena.
Re-live fight updates from Paul vs Silva below, as well as all the fallout from Katie Taylor’s latest win:
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 5
Whittaker-Hart looks to move on from that troubling moment late in Round 4, coming forward now.
Ellison is able to make him miss, though, before connecting with an overhand right then an uppercut in close!
Ellison backs up his challenger and burrows a right hook into the ribs of Whittaker-Hart.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 4
Ellison backs up Whittaker-Hart, then the light-heavyweights clinch by the ropes.
Now Whittaker-Hart comes forward after the fighters separate.
Ellison with a heavy cross to the body of his opponent, who fires back with a one-two to the mid-section.
A clean left hook lands for Ellison, with Whittaker-Hart backed onto the ropes! Now a one-two and a right overhand! An uppercut gets through, too, before the bell sounds!
Great spell for Ellison.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 3
Whittaker-Hart is still largely fighting on the back foot, but his timing is only getting better.
The left hand in particular is proving effective for the challenger.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 2
Whittaker-Hart looks to get on the front foot early in this second round, but Ellison quickly reverses the momentum.
Ellison is starting to connect with a variety of shots – straights, hooks and uppercuts – but the counter jab is still landing for Whittaker-Hart.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 1
The Britons are landing jabs almost at will early on.
Ellison with the forward pressure, while Whittaker-Hart is landing some of his jabs on the counter.
Ellison produces the best shot of the round – a right cross – and works Whittaker-Hart’s body well late in the frame.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart is 7-0 as a professional, while fellow Briton Ellison is 13-4.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
The unbeaten Whittaker-Hart is the challenger here for Ellison’s Central Area light-heavyweight title.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Next up, Thomas Whittaker-Hart faces Mickey Ellison!
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Earlier in the night, John Hedges overcame Ales Makovec.
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