At age 50, Anderson Silva knocked out Tyron Woodley in the second round of their cruiserweight bout during the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua undercard in Miami. Silva improved his boxing record to 4-2, utilizing a powerful uppercut followed by hooks to drop the 43-year-old Woodley, who has yet to win in boxing, now standing at 0-3. This victory marks Silva’s continued success in his boxing career following a strong presence in MMA, where he previously defeated notable fighters like Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Tito Ortiz. Silva expressed his enthusiasm for boxing and hinted at future fights, specifically aiming for a match against former rival Chris Weidman.
By the Numbers
- Anderson Silva improves to 4-2 in professional boxing, with 3 knockouts.
- Tyron Woodley falls to 0-3 in boxing, suffering his second knockout loss.
State of Play
- Silva showcased an impressive performance in boxing, maintaining competitiveness against younger opponents.
- Woodley faced criticism for his continued struggles in boxing after converting from MMA.
What’s Next
Silva is committed to continuing his boxing career, with aspirations to fight Chris Weidman once he recovers from injury. There’s potential for Silva to feature in future events with Most Valuable Promotions, broadening his boxing journey while contributing to the sport.
Bottom Line
Anderson Silva’s knockout victory not only signals his impressive adaptability to boxing but also revives interest in his future bouts, particularly against former adversaries, highlighting the ongoing crossover potential of MMA fighters in boxing.
