Jake Paul, UFC legend Anderson Silva set for boxing match in October

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After several cancelations, Jake Paul finally has his next opponent.

The YouTuber turned boxer is set to face off against UFC legend Anderson Silva at Gila River Arena in Phoenix on Oct. 29.

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Jake Paul answers questions from the media during a press conference at Madison Square Garden on July 12, 2022 in New York City. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

"Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen," Paul said in a statement. "Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time."

Paul has been hungry to get back in the ring, but he claimed that some would only come back against select opponents.

"Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva. They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva. Well, to all the non-believers — Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva," he said. "It’s an honor to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time."

Anderson Silva of Brazil reacts after his loss to Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on Oct. 31, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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While Silva may be 47 years old and out of his prime, he still is widely regarded as one of the best MMA fighters of all time and is 3-1 as a pro boxer. While in the UFC, he defended his Middleweight Championship 10 times, and