The defining moment occurred in the final round when Paul landed a decisive overhand right that sent Silva to the canvas.

The showdown between and Anderson Silva was a major crossover boxing event that took place on October 29, 2022, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

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Jake Paul maintained his undefeated record at the time by defeating the MMA legend via after eight rounds. The scorecards were 77-74, 77-74, and 78-73.

Despite his age (47 at the time), Silva provided a significant challenge with his veteran movement and awkward striking, outworking Paul in several middle rounds.