Silva vs Woodley: MMA Legends Clash on Paul vs Joshua Undercard

Revealed Fight Card for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

Most Valuable Promotions has unveiled the fight card for the highly anticipated match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for December 19th at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The event will be streamed live via Netflix. The fight card, which was originally planned for the Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight, remains largely intact. Alycia Baumgardner will defend her unified super-featherweight title against Leila Beaudoin, serving as the co-main event. However, some adjustments have been made. Anderson Silva will no longer face former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in the initial bout of the main card. Instead, Tyron Woodley, also a former UFC champion, will step into the ring to face Silva in a six-round cruiserweight bout. Both Silva and Woodley have suffered defeats against Paul in the past. Silva lost by unanimous decision to Paul in 2022, while Woodley lost both fights against “The Problem Child”, one by split decision in August 2021 and the other by knockout in the rematch in December of the same year.

I believe that changes always happen for a reason. I am focused on doing a good job. Always respecting my opponent and showing total respect for the world of boxing.

Anderson Silva

Weidman was forced to withdraw from the fight against Silva due to an injury. Woodley, who held the UFC welterweight title from 2016 to 2019, will seek his first boxing victory against one of the greatest champions in the history of mixed martial arts.

Facing occasions like this are the moments when legends are born.

Tyron Woodley

The preliminary card will also include the defense of Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson’s undisputed bantamweight title against Amanda Galle, Yokasta Valle putting her WBC strawweight title on the line against Yadira Bustillos, and Avious Griffin facing Justin Cardona in a welterweight bout. Keno Marley, a two-time Brazilian Olympian, will make his professional debut in a four-round cruiserweight bout against Diarra Davis. The WBA super lightweight title fight between champion Gary Antuanne Russell and Andy Hiraoka is no longer part of the card.

Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley is an iconic matchup, which continues to elevate Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day to one of the most exciting combat sports events of the decade. This is the gladiatorial sports spectacle of the 21st century. A main event that has captivated the entire world. Bringing back two of the MMA GOATS to the spotlight on a global stage, live on Netflix, reflects the magnitude of this card.

Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions

The fight card for Friday, December 19th promises to be an unforgettable night in boxing history.