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

Despite the fact that 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 executed for boxing — however for his combating expertise, too.

We caught up with Spider to speak all about his upcoming bout towards Tyron Woodley on the Dec. 19 card in Miami … and the fight sports activities legend says his important purpose is to show his respect for the game and his opponent.

Silva was initially slated to go up towards 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 stated he is watched his opponent’s bouts towards the web famous person as a part of his coaching.

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

Whereas of us will likely be tuning in to see two champs duke it out, all eyes may also be on Paul towards Silva … and although he did not give a prediction on the result, there was a ton of reward for the Drawback Baby.

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

“The individuals do not give the credit score to Jake, and the individuals want to try this. I respect Jake. He is an actual fighter.”