Anderson Silva does not expect his former opponent Jake Paul to beat fellow UFC legend Nate Diaz in their upcoming boxing match.
Silva, 48, lost a unanimous decision to Paul, 25, when they fought last October but the YouTuber-turned-boxer has since suffered his first defeat at the hands of Love Island star Tommy Fury. Diaz is yet to make his boxing debut and despite the UFC legend's lack of experience in the ring, Silva has backed him to beat Paul when they meet in Dallas on August 5.
“Jake’s training a lot. People need to respect everything he’s doing, because it’s very professional and focused," Silva told Fight Hub TV. "It’s very hard to say who wins, because both are good fighters. Nate is more experienced, he has good boxing and good cardio. I respect both.”
