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Ship flowers to Jake Paul
…He’s a “true fighter”
Printed on December 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM PST
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Regardless of shedding to Jake Paul in 2022, Anderson Silva has nothing however reward for the person… El Gallo tells TMZ Sports activities he deserves extra reward for his preventing abilities than simply his boxing accomplishments.
We caught up with Spider to speak about his upcoming battle towards Tyron Woodley on December nineteenth in Miami… The martial arts legend mentioned his foremost purpose is to point out respect for the game and his opponent.
Silva was initially scheduled to face Chris Weidman… however is feeling good and assured heading into tonight’s battle, even towards Swicharoo.
In fact, Spider and Woodley have fought Paul earlier than and misplaced… and he mentioned he is been watching his opponent’s matches towards the Web celebrity as a part of his coaching.
As for working with Most Beneficial Promotions once more, Silva mentioned the group is doing a “nice job”…Paul particularly is “altering the sport” for fighters and followers.
Persons are tuning in to see the 2 champions sq. off, however Paul vs. Silva can even be within the highlight…and although he did not predict the end result, there was loads of reward for the troublemaker.
Silva blames the “lazy guys” who criticize Paul…as a result of they do not put the identical quantity of effort into his craft…they’re simply speaking.
“The general public does not give Jake credit score for what he did. They should. I respect Jake. He is an actual fighter.”
