YouTuber Jake Paul Vs UFC Legend Anderson Silva Duel Closes To Reality

JAKARTA - So far, Jake Paul's opponent for the August fight is still unknown. However, the possibility of him facing Anderson Silva is gaining momentum and his place could be in California.

The UFC legend is one of the favorites to step into the ring against Paul, despite the stark age difference between the two.

Paul (25) is much younger than Silva (47). However, this will not be an obstacle for the two boxers to face each other, at least that's what California will say.

Andy Foster of the California State Athletic Commission said he saw no problem with Paul and Silva facing each other in a boxing match.

"Jake can fight. The idea that he can't fight? He can actually fight," Foster told The MMA Hour.

"But Anderson Silva beat (Julio Cesar) Chavez Jr there and that's almost, that's a real man. And he beat him in Mexico a while back.

"He is fit, he trains hard. I think the fight makes sense. It depends on the rules of the fight, how many rounds," added Foster.

The difference between Paul and Silva is not only in age. The reason is, the experience as a fighter is also much greater for the man from Brazil, Silva.

The Problem Child, so far, has only two years of experience as a professional. While The Spider collected more than 50 duels in both MMA and boxing fights.

However, Paul has a 5-0 unbeaten record as a professional, having fought gamer AnEsonGib (TKO), former NBA star Nate Robinson (KO), retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren (KO), and twice beat Tyron Woodley (SD and KOs). ).