The fight between MMA legend Anderson Silva and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has been announced to be going through as of this writing and fans are not pleased about it.
For those unaware, the Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission was reported to have been looking into Anderson Silva's physical condition before giving their green signal to the match.
Reports suggested that Silva had been knocked out twice in camp, implying that he may not be in the best of shape physically before the actual fight. However, earlier today, the commission board conferred and gave the match a go-ahead signal.
A large section of fans believe that this only gives Jake Paul the opportunity to get yet another victory in his bag. Reacting to the news, one Twitter user posted:
Here's the report of the confirmation of the match. According to the tweet:
As stated earlier, viewers have not been convinced regarding the match. Considering that Silva, now 47, has a long-lasting legacy, his supporters certainly don’t want the former YouTuber to leave any blemishes on it by defeating him.
Twitter user @carI3gs belives that the commission should not be letting the match take place due to health concerns:
Another user suggested that Silva could become yet another victim of the commission's prioritization of revenue over the health of the athletes involved:
It is no secret that many fans consider Jake Paul to be a "loud mouth." Having beaten a former MMA athlete before (Tyrone Woodley), Jake was quick to proclaim himself as the best boxer in the influencer-boxing scene. Keeping this in mind, one user said:
In a similar vein, another user posted their opinion, saying:
The two athletes will take on each other on Saturday at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale. The match
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