Anderson focused during training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/spiderandersonsilva
Anderson Silva He's 50 years old, but he still feels like a kid in combat sports. So much so that the MMA legend is back in action. On November 14th, In Miami (USA), the Brazilian will face Chris Weidman For the third time in his career, now in boxing, and the classic will be streamed live on Netflix. And anyone who thinks the trilogy will mark the retirement of the UFC Hall of Famer is mistaken.
On the contrary, in an interview with the YouTube channel 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Anderson made it clear that he will continue competing and that he doesn't even think about hanging up his gloves. It's quite true that, when the 'M'Valuable Promotions' announced the Brazilian's return to the ring, shocking many who understood that his farewell to combat sports had occurred in the trilogy against Chael Sonnen, on 'Spaten Fight Night', in 2024.
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However, Anderson explained that the fight in São Paulo, which ended in a draw, was his farewell to fighting on Brazilian soil, not the end of his career. Excited to compete again and brimming with youthful energy and health, the MMA legend assures that he will continue fighting because doing what he loves makes him feel alive. And, to that end, Silva points out that his fighting sons play an essential role.
“No, man, come on. Definitely not. It’s a tough question because I feel like I can do this forever. I’ll keep doing this. As long as God gives me everything I have, my energy, my healthy body, I’ll keep doing it. I have my business, a different job, but I keep doing something I love. My motivation is my family, my children. Kalil and Gabriel encourage me a lot every day. I keep training with them and I feel like I can do one or two more high-level fights. That’s my biggest motivation. God gave me everything I have. I’m healthy and very happy to keep doing something I love,” said the MMA legend.
Anderson at a disadvantage
Historically, Anderson Silva does not have good memories of Chris WeidmanIn the UFC, the Brazilian faced the wrestler on two occasions and came out on the worst.
In 2013, as the dominant middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), 'Spider' was soundly knocked out by the American in the second round, a result that shocked the world. In the rematch, held that same year, the MMA legend fractured his leg after low-kicking 'The All-American.' Now, Anderson hopes to secure the first victory over Weidman in their boxing trilogy.
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