Known to make outlandish bets with his rivals, YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul has flaunted his most outrageous wager yet.
Speaking during a press event to promote Sunday’s boxing headliner with MMA legend Anderson Silva, Paul coaxed his opponent into a deal which could see the pair meet in an epic kickboxing bout or heighten Paul’s longstanding feud with UFC president Dana White.
Towards the end of the presser, Paul shocked viewers when he proposed the deal to the Brazilian legend.
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“I have a bet, I have a bet for you Anderson,” Paul said.
“Noooo,” Silva laughed in reply.
“Alright so, look,” Paul continued.
“If you win, I’ll give you something that you probably want …”
“No tattoos,” Silva interrupted.
“No, no tattoos,” Paul replied.
“If you win, I will fight you in an MMA fight.”
As Silva will go down as arguably one of the best MMA fighters of all time, Paul’s comment caused one of the other fighters present to call out.
“Wow,” Silva replied.
“You’re so smart because I don’t fight MMA anymore. You’re so smart. I got you.”
“Kickboxing?” Paul countered, offering what would be an alluring prospect for the fighter dubbed ‘The Spider’.
“OK. Kickboxing,” Silva agreed.
“But if I win,” Paul said, setting up for his final punchline.
“Me and you come together to create a united fighter’s association to help UFC fighters get better pay and better health care.
“You become the interim president.
“We unite to help these fighters once and for all.”
“Deal,” Silva said before the pair then rose to shake hands on the wager.
The pact rekindles the prolonged battle between Paul and White over fighter pay conditions and health care within the UFC – the world’s largest MMA promotion company.
Where is Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva?
Jake Paul will be fighting Anderson Silva inside the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The arena can hold up to 18,300 people.
When is Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva?
The date is Sunday, October 30. The start time is scheduled for 12 pm AEDT. The main event fighters are expected to make their ringwalks at approximately 2.30 pm (AEDT).
How to watch Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva?
Fight fans in Australian can watch the fight through Kayo Sports and Main Event. The price for Paul vs. Silva will be $59.99.
Jake Paul record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: January 17, 1997
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 76 inches
- Total fights: 5
- Record: 5-0 with 4 wins via knockout
Anderson Silva record, bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: April 14, 1975
- Height: 6-2
- Reach: 77.5 inches
- Total fights: 4 boxing fights | 46 MMA bouts
- Record: 3-1 boxing record with two wins via knockout | 34-11 MMA record with one no-contest, 23 wins via KO
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