Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva date: UK start time, undercard, live stream and how to follow – ‘Problem Child’ finally returns to the ring to face 47-year-old UFC legend
Jake Paul is finally ready to return to the ring and will take on UFC legend Anderson Silva in a blockbuster exhibition clash next weekend.
‘The Problem Child’ has seen bouts with Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr called off for various reasons, but he is now set to be back under the lights for the first time since December 2021.
The fight with Fury was called off because of a Visa issue, and then Rahman Jr and Paul couldn’t agree on a weight limit for their clash.
But he’s next opponent is now confirmed and he’ll meet former UFC champion and combat veteran Silva.
Paul will face the toughest test of his fledging boxing career to date and it promises to be another memorable night.
Paul vs Silva: Date and start time
This eight-round fight will be contested at a catchweight of 187lbs and is set to take place on Saturday, October 29.
It will be held at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, US.
Ring-walks will start at around 4am UK time on Sunday morning.
Paul vs Silva: TV channel and live stream
This fight will be available to watch in the UK through Fite TV and the PPV price has been set at $20, which is roughly £17.75.
The bout can also be live streamed through the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile phone or tablet.
In the US, Showtime PPV will show the full fight for $60.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout the morning and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction.