Jake Paul will fight Anderson Silva at a catchweight of 187lb after a request from the UFC legend.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has expressed interest in fighting at light-heavyweight (175lb) as his career moves forward, and that will start with a permanent move from cruiserweight to a catchweight. However, legendary former UFC champion Silva's team requested this fight be made at 187lb after the 47-year-old was asked to cut to 175lb for his fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Silva is one of the most iconic and memorable fighters in MMA history, and also ticks a box as a "legitimate" boxer for Paul holding a 3-1 record that includes a win over former world champion Chavez Jr. He is also the first southpaw that Paul has faced, as well as the first opponent who is bigger than him in height and reach.
