Anderson Silva

Paul won a unanimous decision against Silva, who had a decorated U.F.C. career but was nearly double Paul's age and had little pro boxing experience.

Paul and Silva pledged before the fight that if Paul won, they would together attempt to unionize U.F.C. And while Silva was technically Paul’s first fight against an opponent with professional boxing experience, it was not against someone who is making a primary career of the sport. “I want to fight big names,” Paul said. There are no plans for a rematch, and Silva said it is somewhat disrespectful to discuss one now. To his credit, the only reason Paul was fighting Silva on Saturday night was because two fights scheduled in August at Madison Square Garden fell apart. Álvarez certainly would aid Paul’s legitimacy, but has seemingly little incentive to fight Paul given the stark gaps on their résumés. The fight moved Paul to 6-0 with three knockouts as a professional boxer, and pushed him more than any other bout in his career. Through the early part of the bout, Silva did not seem to take Paul seriously, dropping his hands and evading punches with ease as Paul furiously tried to make contact. In the final round, Silva blitzed Paul, seemingly realizing his only chance for a win would come with a knockout, but his last-ditch effort proved ineffective. GLENDALE, Ariz — As Jake Paul entered Desert Diamond Arena to deafening boos from the 14,000 fans standing and mostly rooting for his demise, it was clear that this fight would be different from any others in his professional career. As Paul traded punches on Saturday, his white feathered trunks and white left glove stained red with Silva’s blood, Paul’s evolution as a boxer was evident. careers ever, and counted a childhood Paul as a fan.