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
Johnny Fisher def. Dominik Musil via first-round TKO (2:03).
That’s the quickest finish of Fisher’s pro career!
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Fisher vs Musil – Round 1
Fisher jabs to the body after seeing a one-two blocked up top.
A clubbing overhand right wobbles Musil! Fisher goes for the finish, varying his shots with Musil against the ropes...
Musil blocks a right hook, but it’s heavy enough to put down the Czech! He’s soon back up to his feet...
But he’s straight back down after another right hand! Again he stands...
More winging right hooks land for Fisher, and the referee waves it off; Fisher wins in the first round!
Fisher’s fans are in fine voice, singing in support of their victorious man.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
A great reception for Fisher, as usual! Wembley Arena is starting to pack out.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Fisher, 23, is 6-0 as a pro with five knockouts to his name. Meanwhile, 31-yerar-old Musil is 7-4 – also with five KO wins.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Next, the “Romford Bull” Johnny Fisher faces Czech Republic’s Dominik Musil in a heavyweight bout.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Ellie Scotney def. Mary Romero via unanimous decision (97-93, 93-94, 96-94).
Scotney claims the European super-bantamweight title!
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Romero vs Scotney – Round 10
Scotney is showing great cardio here as she continues to march down Romero, going in search of a finish.
Romero is battling back, though, and lands a barrage of punches as the final bell approaches!
She even throws a couple to the body after the bell – not that Scotney seems bothered!
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Romero vs Scotney – Round 9
Penultimate round...
Scotney connects to the body of Romero, who retreats now! McGuigan urges Scotney to keep up the pressure.
Each woman lands a right hook at close range. Romero is starting to rally, but it’s scrappy stuff from the Spaniard, while Scotney is the more precise boxer right now.
Scotney almost seems grateful that Romero is opening up and creating more opportunities for the Briton to score.
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Romero vs Scotney – Round 8
The super-bantamweights bash hooks into one another’s bodies in the clinch.
They separate, and Scotney again throws straight punches to the body of Romero.
Scotney’s timing has gotten better as the fight has gone on, and now she starts to land more to the head of the Spaniard.
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