Anderson Silva Says Jake Paul Deserves Extra Credit score, He is A ‘Actual Fighter’
Anderson Silva
Give Jake Paul His Flowers
… He is A ‘Actual Fighter’
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Although he misplaced to Jake Paul in 2022, Anderson Silva has nothing however reward for the man … telling TMZ Sports activities El Gallo deserves extra credit score for not solely what he is performed for boxing — however for his preventing abilities, too.
We caught up with Spider to speak all about his upcoming bout towards Tyron Woodley on the Dec. 19 card in Miami … and the fight sports activities legend says his major purpose is to show his respect for the game and his opponent.
Silva was initially slated to go up towards Chris Weidman … however even with the switcharoo, he is feeling good and assured main as much as struggle night time.
In fact, Spider AND Woodley have fought and misplaced to Paul … and he mentioned he is watched his opponent’s bouts towards the web celebrity as a part of his coaching.
As for working with Most Worthwhile Promotions once more, Silva mentioned the group is doing an “wonderful job” … particularly with Paul “altering the sport” for fighters and followers.
Whereas people will probably be tuning in to see two champs duke it out, all eyes will even be on Paul towards Silva … and though he did not give a prediction on the result, there was a ton of reward for the Drawback Youngster.
Silva calls out “lazy folks” who criticize Paul … ‘trigger they don’t seem to be placing in the identical quantity of labor he’s in his craft … they’re simply speaking.
“The folks do not give the credit score to Jake, and the folks want to do this. I respect Jake. He is an actual fighter.”