Anderson Silva
Give Jake Paul his flowers
…He is a ‘actual fighter’
Printed December 8, 2025 12:30 PM PST
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Though he misplaced to Jake Paul in 2022, Anderson Silva has nothing however reward for the person… telling TMZ Sports activities that El Gallo deserves extra reward not just for what he has carried out in boxing, but additionally for his combating expertise.
We caught up with Spider to speak all about his upcoming combat in opposition to Tyron Woodley on the December 19 card in Miami… and the martial arts legend says his major purpose is to show his respect for the game and his opponent.
Silva was initially set to face Chris Weidman… however even with the switcharoo, he is feeling good and assured heading into combat night time.
In fact, Spider AND Woodley fought and misplaced to Paul… and he mentioned he is been watching his opponent’s fights in opposition to the web celebrity as a part of his coaching.
As for teaming up with Most Invaluable Promotions once more, Silva mentioned the group is doing a “nice job” … particularly now that Paul is “altering the sport” for fighters and followers.
Whereas folks shall be watching to see two champions battle it out, all eyes may even be on Paul versus Silva… and whereas he did not make any predictions in regards to the final result, there was loads of reward for the Drawback Child.
Silva mentions “lazy folks” who criticize Paul… as a result of they do not put as a lot work into his craft as he does… they only speak.
“Folks do not give Jake credit score, and folks want to try this. I respect Jake. He is an actual fighter.”
