Anderson Silva makes retirement decision ahead of Jake Paul bout

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UFC legend Anderson Silva has declared his intention to prolong his career and continue fighting after his upcoming boxing bout against Jake Paul. Silva and YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul will clash on October 29 in Arizona.

Anderson has been fighting professionally for 25 years and is arguably the greatest mixed martial arts fighter to ever grace a cage. The 47-year-old last competed under the UFC banner in October 2020 where he fell to Uriah Hall via TKO.

Despite losing his last three fights in the Octagon, Silva has continued to look impressive. He knocked out Tito Ortiz in September 2021 after defeating former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – whose father is a Mexican sporting icon – by split decision in June 2021. 

When asked if Silva will retire after scrapping with Paul, the Brazilian replied with no hesitation. He told TMZ Sports: “No, no definitely not.

“I don’t know when I’m gonna stop. I know one day I will stop. But not now.

“I try to challenge myself every day, and especially right now my kid started fighting, and I help my kid.”

As for Paul, the 25-year-old is 5-0 in the professional boxing arena with  four knockouts to his name. His first fight against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley was the only bout to go the distance.

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Despite the age difference, Silva is a slight betting favourite for the fight. He loves the sport and the challenge, hence why retiring is not even a thought the icon has considered. 

“I’m so lucky because I continue doing something special,” Silva added. “It’s not about proving nothing for anybody. It’s about a challenge for myself.”

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