Anderson Silva makes weight and confirms Netflix boxing match against former UFC champion.

Anderson celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Anderson Silva He fulfilled his pre-fight obligation admirably. This Thursday (18), in Miami (USA), the former king of the UFC middleweights (up to 83,9 kg) made weight and confirmed the encounter with Tyron woodley in the ring. The fight between the Brazilian and the former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) of Dana White's company takes place this Friday (19), at the event led by Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, and it will be streamed live on Netflix.

At the official weigh-in for the event, 50-year-old Anderson showed his professionalism. When called to the scales, the Brazilian clearly expressed his happiness at the opportunity to compete in such a high-profile show, weighing in at 86,8 kg.

Woodley, on the other hand, appeared at the ceremony looking less than pleased. In fact, the American was heavier than the veteran, weighing in at 87,9 kg, still within the permitted limit.

Main fight

The most anticipated fight of the night pits face to face Jake PaulA YouTuber turned elite boxer will face Anthony Joshua, one of the best boxers of his generation and former world heavyweight champion. The fight will last eight rounds and the weight limit is 111,1 kg.