Anderson Silva Says Jake Paul Deserves Extra Credit score, He is A ‘Actual Fighter’

Though he misplaced to Jake Paul in 2022, Anderson Silva has nothing however reward for the man … telling TMZ Sports activities El Gallo deserves extra credit score for not solely what he is achieved for boxing — however for his combating expertise, too.

We caught up with Spider to speak all about his upcoming bout in opposition to Tyron Woodley on the Dec. 19 card in Miami … and the fight sports activities legend says his most important objective is to show his respect for the game and his opponent.

Silva was initially slated to go up in opposition to Chris Weidman … however even with the switcharoo, he is feeling good and assured main as much as combat night time.

After all, Spider AND Woodley have fought and misplaced to Paul … and he mentioned he is watched his opponent’s bouts in opposition to the web celebrity as a part of his coaching.

As for working with Most Worthwhile Promotions once more, Silva mentioned the group is doing an “wonderful job” … particularly with Paul “altering the sport” for fighters and followers.

Whereas people will probably be tuning in to see two champs duke it out, all eyes can even be on Paul in opposition to Silva … and though he did not give a prediction on the result, there was a ton of reward for the Downside Little one.

Silva calls out “lazy folks” who criticize Paul … ‘trigger they are not placing in the identical quantity of labor he’s in his craft … they’re simply speaking.