Whatever The Results Of Jake Paul's Counter Duel, Anderson Silva Retired From Physical Contact Sports

Anderson Silva will face YouTuber Jake Paul in the ring. Whatever the result, the 47-year-old MMA fighter does not want to retire from physical sports.

In an interview ahead of the October 29 fight in Phoenix, Arizona, the MMA legend discussed his upcoming fight against Paul.

"No, no, definitely not," Silva said, quoted by Marca, Tuesday, after being asked if this would be his last fight.

"I don't know when I will quit. I know one day I will quit. But not now.

"I try to challenge myself every day, and especially now my son is starting to fight, and I help my son."

Silva is recognized as the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time. He last fought for the UFC in October 2020, when he lost to good luck Hall with a technical knockout.

Despite losing their last three fights, Silva looks very solid in the ring. He defeated Tito Ortiz in September 2021 and shined as he defeated former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. with a double decision in June 2021.

Meanwhile, Paul has a 5-0 loss record, including four knockouts. Silva is actually a little favorite to win the fight according to bookies.

"I was very lucky because I kept doing something special," added Silva.

"It's not about proving anything to anyone. It's about a challenge for myself."