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
“Katie Taylor has now been a regal presence in the boxing game for over two decades.
“This Saturday, at the old arena down Wembley Way, the dignified and unified world lightweight champion goes back to work.
“Taylor had to pretend she was a boy when she first laced on the gloves; she stopped pretending soon after that and has refused all efforts ever since to be somebody she is not. She is Katie Taylor boxer, keeper of the sport’s moral higher ground and not a social media diva.”
Here’s Steve Bunce on tonight’s main event:
Humble yet ferocious Katie Taylor must be cherished before she’s gone
The Irishwoman takes on Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carabajal, defending all four versions of the lightweight title
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Full card (expected to start at 6pm BST):
Katie Taylor (C) vs Karen Elizabeth Carabajal (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF lightweight titles)
Jordan Gill (C) vs Kiko Martinez (European featherweight titlle)
Gary Cully vs Jaouad Belmehdi (lightweight)
Mary Romero (C) vs Ellie Scotney (EBU European super-bantamweight title)
Johnny Fisher vs Alfonso Damiani (heavyweight)
John Hedges vs Ales Makovec (light-heavyweight)
Thomas Whittaker-Hart vs Mickey Ellison (light-heavyweight)
Jordan Reynolds vs Jose Manuel Lopez Clavero (super-welterweight)
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Katie Taylor’s unbeaten record and status as undisputed lightweight champion will both be on the line this evening, as the Irishwoman faces Karen Elizabeth Carabajal in London.
In a main-event clash at Wembley Arena, Taylor will look to stay on course for a rematch with Amanda Serrano, following the pair’s instant classic in April. Taylor, 36, was a split-decision victor over Serrano in arguably the biggest fight in women’s boxing history, and fans are keen to see Taylor and the unified featherweight champion square off again. First, however, Olympic gold medalist Taylor must overcome the unbeaten Carabajal, 32.
“It’s always a dream when you go into the sport to fight for a world title,” said the Argentine this week, “and I’m facing obviously the No 1 in the sport. As soon as we found out that this opportunity had arisen, then we were working even harder.” Meanwhile, Taylor said: “I’m still as passionate about the sport today as I ever was and that’s where the motivation comes from. I really genuinely believe that people haven’t seen the best of me yet and I’m looking forward to showcasing that the best is yet to come. I don’t live on past performances or past successes.”
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