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How Was This Not Advertised – Puzzled MMA & Boxing Worlds Including Jake Paul React to Floyd Mayweather & Anderson Silva s Boxing Return

Published 05/22/2022, 5:30 AM EDTBy Floyd Mayweather made a return to the boxing ring in Abu Dhabi on a card that featured Anderson Silva. It was truly a magnificent event, as fans witnessed an MMA GOAT and a boxing GOAT fighting on the same night. Though enthusiasts witnessed and praised the historic event, many wondered about the lack of promotion for the event. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Even at 45, Floyd Mayweather showed he has not lost a touch as he gave a masterful performance at the Etihad Arena. The exhibition bout against Don Moore, though, ended in a draw. Also, the co-main event saw outclass his compatriot Bruno Machado. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Some familiar names gave their instant reactions to these two big bouts going down in Abu Dhabi.

MMA Boxing world reacts to Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva fights

Though the bouts at Etihad Arena delivered, the card itself had very little promotion. Many pointed out the lack of effort put in by one of the biggest PPV draws in combat sports, Floyd , to attract attention to this unique event. Wait Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva fought tonight? I’m I that out or touch with the fight scene or did others not know as well — Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) Two of the biggest stars of all time. How was this not advertised — Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) 75% of MMA Twitter finding out Anderson Silva fought on a Floyd Mayweather card today: — MacMally (@MacMallyMMA) offered that he could topple both the boxing and UFC legend on the same night if given the opportunity. I would beat Floyd and Anderson in the same night ? — Jake Paul (@jakepaul) Though a contest against Mayweather, who is relatively smaller than Jake Paul, is not a realistic bout, an Anderson Silva showdown is definitely on the horizon. Anderson Silva vs. Jake Paul. That's the fight. ? — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) Anderson Silva still out here schooling people at 47 years old. Silva vs. Jake Paul is the fight to make. It's been the fight to make for the past six months. — Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) Anderson Silva looked sharp in today's boxing exhibition – is a fight against next for him? ? — ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) BREAKING: Anderson Silva edges closer to Jake Paul clash with dominant exhibition showing — Mirror Fighting (@MirrorFighting) ‘The Problem Child’ is looking at a return in August. Hence, it gives ample time to ‘The Spider’ to turn around as well. However, whether Paul would accept a fight with the greatest UFC middleweight fighter is a different question.

Why Jake Paul wouldn t fight Anderson Silva

The legend has already proved in his brief boxing career that if he had remained in boxing instead of jumping ship to MMA, he would’ve done just fine. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Even though Silva fits what Jake Paul was looking for in an opponent in the past, that’s not the case now. Initially, Paul fought non-boxers and relatively old guys with smaller frames. However, as Paul has repeatedly that he wants to prove that he can beat a fighter with a real boxing record, ‘The Spider’ may not feature in the conversation. Besides, Silva wouldn’t engage in verbal spats with ‘The Problem Child’. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad WATCH THIS STORY – What do you make of Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva fighting on the same card? Do you think it was promoted enough?

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ADVERTISEMENT Deepak Kumar 1081 articlesDeepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight game brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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