Anderson Silva recreates special photo with Paul brothers, explains why he has 'respect' for YouTube stars

MMA legend Anderson Silva tells Fox News Digital what he’s doing to prepare for his fight against Jake Paul.

Anderson Silva is set to step into the ring against Jake Paul next month in what will be his first boxing match in more than a year.

Silva, known for his prowess in the Octagon in UFC, was the third scheduled opponent of the year for Paul after Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr. dropped out for various reasons.

On Monday, Silva appeared with Paul at the pre-fight press conference. The event was way more toned down than the previous press conferences that Paul has been involved in. Silva even took a photo with Jake and Logan Paul on stage to recreate an image from when the brothers were younger.

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Jake Paul, left, and his brother, Logan Paul, right, pose for a photo with Anderson Silva during a news conference Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Silva expounded to Fox News Digital on the respect he has for the YouTube stars.

"I respect the kids because the kids are doing something very special. That’s the problem for a lot of people. When you don’t do nothing, you try to attack people when people are doing something. And the kids do a lot. And why don’t you say, ‘congratulations’ for both," Silva explained.

"And the kids are working a lot and trying to take the respect for the boxing community. That’s why I’m working hard, to prove my respect for boxing more. I think the kids are doing the same and people need to respect that because the kids are doing a hard job."

Silva said he’s looking forward to bringing two generations of fighting together and hopes the bout could attract a younger audience.

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