Anderson Silva in boxing victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Next Saturday (15), at the 'Spaten Fight Night' event, Anderson Silva will face Chael Sonnen for the third time, this time in a boxing match. However, this is not the first time that the 'Spider' will step into a ring to parade his talents acting in the noble art. O SUPER FIGHTS recalls the former UFC champion's history in the sport.
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Anderson's first boxing fight took place in 1998, when the Brazilian was knocked out by Curitiba's Osmar Luiz Teixeira, in the first round. Almost a decade later, in 2005, the 'Spider' achieved his first victory in the noble art by defeating Julio Cesar de Jesus in the second round.
Anderson's return to boxing would take 16 years and would only happen after a very successful career in MMA, where the Brazilian reigned as middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) between 2006 and 2013. After his departure from Ultimate, the 'Spider' He faced Mexican Júlio César Chávez Jr and emerged victorious in a split decision from the judges.
And his boxing career continued…
Three months after beating Julio César Chávez, Anderson faced a former UFC champion, the American Tito Ortiz. The Brazilian didn't give the veteran a chance and quickly knocked him out in the first round. Then, 'Spider' had an exhibition fight with his compatriot Bruno 'Caveira' Azeredo, in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
The biggest fight of 'Spider's' career (in boxing)
A. Silva (left) was overcome by J. Paul (right) in a boxing challenge. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
On October 29, 2022, Anderson Silva entered the ring for what would be the biggest fight of his boxing career. In front of the digital influencer Jake Paul, the Brazilian was unable to impose his pace against a younger athlete, suffered a hard knockdown and ended up being defeated by unanimous decision from the judges
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