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Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match set for October 29

Confirming reports made earlier last week, rising boxer and content creator Jake Paul will face off against former UFC champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva in a boxing match on Saturday, October 29 in Phoenix, AZ according to Paul’s Most Valuable Promotion company. A Showtime pay-per-view event, the bout will span eight, three-minute rounds with both men competing at 187 lbs.

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Jake Paul and Anderson Silva are set to fight on Oct. 29 in Phoenix, Arizona, Most Valuable Promotions announced. @ESPNRingside pic.twitter.com/mo9TnMoA3X— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 6, 2022

“Anderson’s team asked if we could set the weight at 187, 2 pounds more than what I wanted.