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

Although 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 essential aim 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 famous person as a part of his coaching.

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

Whereas people shall be tuning in to see two champs duke it out, all eyes can even be on Paul in opposition to Silva … and regardless that he did not give a prediction on the end result, there was a ton of reward for the Downside Youngster.

Silva calls out “lazy individuals” who criticize Paul … ‘trigger they don’t seem to be placing in the identical quantity of labor he’s in his craft … they’re simply speaking.