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Jake Paul wants Anderson Silva vs Roy Jones on undercard after UFC icon impresses in ring
YouTube star Jake Paul has moved swiftly in an attempt to recruit UFC icon Anderson Silva for the undercard of his upcoming boxing match against Tyron Woodley.Former UFC middleweight champion Silva—considered by many the best mixed martial artist of all time—earned a split-decision victory over boxing great Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday.‘The Spider’ looked shockingly impressive in Guadalajara, Mexico, following a 16-year absence from the ring, improving his boxing record to 2-1 after the eight-round battle.Paul is scheduled to face another UFC alumnus in Woodley on August 28, and the 24-year-old turned matchmaker as he mooted Roy Jones Jr.