Anderson Silva's boxing fight changes location and will no longer take place on a helipad

A. Silva in boxing victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In addition to changing the date after the death of the president of the United Arab Emirates, the “global titans Fighting”, boxing event starring Anderson Silva and Floyd Mayweather this Saturday (21), also had its location and name changed. According to a poster published by Mayweather on social media, the event remained in the Emirates, but was transferred from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, the country's capital, and is now called “Abu Dhabi Unity".

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According to information from the North American website “MMA Fighting”, the Abu Dhabi Unity It will be based at the Etihad Arena, a venue that has hosted several UFC events. Originally, the duels would take place on a helipad at the top of the Burjal Arab, one of Dubai's most famous hotels.

Former UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Anderson Silva is the co-main fight of the event. The “Spider” faces compatriot Bruno Caveira, champion of the UAE Warriors, the biggest MMA event in the Middle East.

The main fight is the legend of the noble art Floyd Mayweather. The former world champion returns to the ring to face Don Moore, an undefeated boxer who has not performed since 2016.

List of Abu Dhabi Unity fights

COMPLETE CARD

Weight to be announced: Floyd Mayweather x Don Moore

Combined weight (up to 88kg): Anderson Silva x Bruno Caveira

Combined weight (up to 59kg): Delfine Parsoon x Maiva Hamadouche

Combined weight (up to 91kg): Badou Jack x Hany Atiyo