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WATCH: Anderson Silva Trolls Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the Third Round of Their Fight
Anderson Silva and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. clashed in the co-main event of the Tribute to the Kings event. Silva. the former UFC middleweight champion entered the squared ring for the third time in his career. As for Chavez, he is a former WBC world champion.
The fight started with a round of feeling out process. Both fighters measured their opponent up. Chavez landed a good left hook and a body shot on Silva. However, ‘The Spider’ impressed with his exceptional movement inside the boxing ring.
Silva started to get better during the second round. He brought his rhythm and fluid movement to the boxing ring as well. The UFC legend also managed to land some good shots on Chavez Jr. as well. Impressive showing from Silva in the second round, to say the least.
Silva showed off the signature movements of his UFC days during the third round. He stood by the corner and called on Chavez. It was typical showmanship from Silva. However, Chavez managed to land some good shots as well.
Anderson Silva is taunting Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the ring
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‘The Spider’ showed why he has been one of the biggest entertainers in combat sports throughout the years. Despite stepping into unknown territory, he managed to be his usual self. And he started landing some really good shots on Chavez Jr. during the fourth round of the contest.
The showmanship from ‘The Spider’ was enough to prove to the fans that he is a competitive figure in the world of boxing as well. And in fact, it’s not only the UFC Octagon where he brings his swagger, he did the same in the boxing ring as well.
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Does Anderson Silva have a future in boxing?
At 46, Silva’s career in MMA might be done. he is no longer a UFC fighter. However, boxing might be the next home for the Brazilian legend. He proved that by being his usual self against former world champion like Chavez Jr.
Silva showed he can hang in there with a really high caliber opponents. At some point he was even dictating the fight and is winning the fight currently according to fans and experts. So, it remains to be seen what lies in the future for ‘The Spider’ after such a clean performance.
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