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
One fight left: the main event between Katie Taylor and Karen Elizabeth Carabajal, with Taylor’s lightweight world titles on the line!
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
That win also puts Martinez in line for a shot at the IBF featherweight world title, held by Josh Warrington – who has already outpointed the Spaniard twice.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Kiko Martinez def. Jordan Gill via fourth-round TKO (2:44).
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Gill vs Martinez – Round 4
Wise variety of shots from Martinez as he pursues a finish.
Gill is still in this fight, though, and shows off some good head movement.
But he’s caught with a right hook and hits the canvas once more! He stands but goes down yet again, this time from a left hook, and the towel comes in!
It’s all over for Gill! Martinez wins.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Gill vs Martinez – Round 3
Gill goes down early in Round 3! It’s a right cross that does it, and the referee gives the Briton a count...
Gill is okay to continue, but Martinez is looking to use his experience to get the home fighter out of there...
A nice counter right connects for Gill, whose face is badly bruised, as he fights going backwards.
Down goes Gill again, this time after a right uppercut!
He stands and beats the referee’s count just in time for the bell...
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Gill vs Martinez – Round 2
Gill stays light on his feet and continues to fight behind his jab.
Martinez presses forward and unloads a few shots, with Gill backed up against the ropes. The Spaniard hammers a right hook into Gill’s ribs.
Gill is trying to link punches together now, but Martinez squeezes an uppercut then a straight through the Briton’s guard.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Gill vs Martinez – Round 1
Spanish veteran Martinez is on the front foot early on, but Gill is looking to keep him at bay with jabs.
Good hooks to the body from Gill, who narrowly misses with an uppercut up top.
A left hook from Gill, 28, grazes Martinez, before the Briton snaps back the 36-year-old’s head with a jab.
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