On the eve of a boxing fight, Anderson Silva says he is happy for the opportunity against former champion

A. Silva may continue boxing after his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

MMA legend, Anderson Silva is close to finally making his boxing debut. The Brazilian, who faces Júlio Cesar Chávez Jr. next Saturday (19), reveals that he is happy with the opportunity to face a former champion of the 'noble art' and says that he trained for a long time to be able to migrate to the sport.

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“(Boxing) is an incredible, traditional sport. I'm lucky to have the opportunity to box against an incredible name, to be on the same card as Júlio César Chávez and to fight his son. I’m very happy,” he saysSpider’ in an interview with the North American website ‘B.J. Penn.com'.

When asked what his expectations are for the fight, Anderson says he just wants to enjoy the experience and have fun in the ring.

“I have been training boxing for many years. In Brazil I fought professionally, of course, not at the same level. I just try to enjoy the moment and do my best to send a good message to each person who follows me and cheers for me”, concluded the Brazilian.

One of the biggest names in the history of Ultimate, Anderson never hid his desire to venture into boxing. At its peak, the ‘Spider' always made public his desire to exchange forces against Roy Jones Jr., an opponent of Mike Tyson in a superfight held in 2020.

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