He's a fan! Anderson Silva defends and praises Jake Paul after brutal boxing knockout: 'He deserves respect'

Jake Paul e Anderson Silva They are promoting a boxing match on Netflix. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/mostvaluablepromotions

Anderson Silva He simply shone at the Netflix boxing event. Last Friday (19), in Miami (USA), the Brazilian showed no mercy to Tyron woodley ...and delivered a spectacular knockout. Then, the MMA legend watched from the sidelines as the main event unfolded, which ended with Anthony Joshua knocking out his opponent. Jake PaulAfter the show, the veteran displayed great sportsmanship towards the YouTuber.

Anderson made a point of acknowledging Jake's quality as a boxer. Before the fight, the American was considered a huge underdog against the former champion and ridiculed by fans and professionals alike. Many even predicted that the YouTuber would be brutally and quickly knocked out.

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Aware of the Englishman's experience, skill, and power, Jake decided to constantly move around the ring to tire him out and attacked at specific moments. By adopting this posture, the YouTuber received powerful punches and resisted as best he could, but succumbed in the sixth round, much to the delight of those who wanted to see his downfall. But, for Anderson, the athlete deserves more praise than criticism.

“Well, I think Jake has improved a lot and is doing a great job. And the biggest responsibility was Joshua’s, not Jake’s. People need to respect Jake. Imagine Jake a little bigger and with more time to train for this fight. I’m not saying this just because I fight here in the company, but because people need to respect Jake. Every fighter who enters the ring deserves respect,” said the former UFC king at the post-event press conference.

Anderson fought against Jake.

In 2022, Anderson Silva faced Jake Paul In boxing, he was surprised. Despite his long career and success in the UFC, the Brazilian lost to the YouTuber by unanimous decision.

Jake's boxing career

Jake PaulThe 28-year-old decided to seriously pursue boxing in 2020. Since then, the American has won 12 fights and lost twice. His main victories were against... Anderson Silva, Ben askren, Mike Perry, Mike Tyson, Nate diaz e Tyron woodley (twice).