Boxing fans have continued to accuse Jake Paul of picking favourable opponents after it was reported he will face UFC legend Anderson Silva next.
For the first time in his short-lived boxing career, Paul will face an opponent with a professional boxing record in Silva. 'The Problem Child' has been criticised for the quality of opponents he's faced having previously fought YouTuber AnEsonGib, former NBA star Nate Robinson and now-retired MMA champions Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
Forty-seven-year-old Silva retired from the UFC two years ago after spending almost 15 years fighting for the promotion. 'The Spider' is widely considered as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time and has picked up two wins in boxing since transitioning to the ring following his UFC career. Silva outpointed former middleweight world titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last June and knocked out fellow UFC legend Tito Ortiz four months later.
