Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman: Clash of Legends in Boxing
The legendary MMA fighter, Anderson Silva, will return to the boxing ring to face one of his biggest rivals, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. This exciting fight will take place on November 14th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, as part of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis card. The boxing match, scheduled for six rounds in the heavyweight category, will be broadcast live on Netflix as the initial fight of the main card. “Anderson and his team approached me immediately after the Jake Paul vs. ‘Tank’ Davis fight was announced and said they would like to be part of the event and would like to fight Chris Weidman,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. The fight will give Silva the opportunity to avenge his MMA defeats against Weidman, although in a boxing ring. Silva was knocked out by Weidman in July 2013, ending his historic reign of 2,457 days as UFC middleweight champion. The rematch took place five months later, and Silva lost by TKO after suffering a terrible leg fracture.Weidman, who has also had his share of challenges, will seek to prove his worth in boxing and extend his undefeated record against one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.“I’m very excited to embark on another battle against Chris,” Silva said in a statement. “We have a history and on Friday, November 14, live only on Netflix, we will put another mark on our chapter together. It will be a show for the fans!”
Anderson Silva
Silva, with a boxing record of 3-2, will seek to add another victory to his career, while Weidman will make his professional boxing debut. The fight promises to be an epic conclusion to this rivalry, with both fighters seeking to leave their mark on the world of boxing.“I am undefeated in boxing and it will stay that way on Friday, November 14, live on Netflix,” Weidman said in a statement. “I am the original ‘spider-slayer’.”
Chris Weidman
