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Re-live fight updates as YouTube star Paul boxed UFC legend Silva in Arizona

Alex Pattle
Combat Sports Correspondent
Sunday 30 October 2022 05:44 GMT
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Jake Paul and Anderson Silva make weight ahead of bout

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

Round 9

Two rounds to go. Early on in the ninth, an overhand right is on the mark for Taylor. That’s been her best shot, with the left hook working well for the champion earlier in the fight.

Carabajal is missing with increasing frequency. Taylor tags her with a right cross. Now the Irishwoman goes to work on her opponent’s body.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:42

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 8

A step-in jab connects for Taylor, who is looking better and better as this fight nears its conclusion.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:39

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 7

Taylor’s coach warns her to be tighter with her jab and not let Carabajal catch her with right hands over the top.

Taylor leads Carabajal into the corner then pivots away and tags the Argentine.

Carabajal misses and eats a one-two of hooks from Taylor.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:36

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 6

We’re past the halfway mark of this main event.

Carabajal steams forward and clasps Taylor before firing off hooks to the body of the Irishwoman.

Taylor is stabbing straight shots into the midriff of Carabajal intermittently.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:33

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 5

Carabajal blocks a winging right hand. Now she comes forward. Taylor exhibits more good head movement, though, and picks her shots wisely.

A right gets through and causes some bruising around Carabajal’s left eye. The other one is also marked.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:30

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 4

The lightweights grapple in the corner, where Taylor tries to create space to get her shots away. She manages to do so and lands a flurry of hooks.

Carabajal closes the distance, however, and lands a number of heavy punches in a chaotic spell. Taylor needs to be careful in these moments.

The fighters move back into the open, where Taylor shows her ability to close distance in sharp fashion.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:27

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 3

Taylor is going to the well with that lead left hook fairly regularly.

Both women trade lleft hooks simultaneously now. Taylor absorbs Carabajal’s punch well.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:23

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 2

Carabajal comes forward with a messy combination, and Taylor makes her pay with slicker work.

Both women are landing, but Taylor’s output is tidier. A counter right cross staggers Carabajal slightly as the round comes to an end.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:21

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

Round 1

Ten two-minute rounds, as is customary in women’s boxing at world-title level.

Carabajal looks to get on the front foot early. She just evades a left hook from Taylor, who goes back to that shot a couple more times.

An overhand right just about connects for Carabajal, who then eats left hooks to the body and head.

Taylor’s superior speed is on show already.

“There’s only one Katie Taylor,” is the song echoing around Wembley Arena.

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:18

Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE

The fighter introductions have been carried out.

Here we go... 12 rounds for all the lightweight gold!

Alex Pattle29 October 2022 22:14

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