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Jake Paul defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva on points to maintain his perfect record in six fights of boxing.
The 47-year-old Brazilian was knocked out in the eighth round by American YouTube star-turned-boxer Paul, age 25.
In front of 14,000 spectators at the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, the judges gave Paul the victory with scores of 77-74, 78-73, and 78-73.
“Man, it’s a surreal moment but hard work pays off,” Paul said.
“I want to say thank you to Anderson – he inspired me to be great. Without him, we wouldn’t have a fight this year.
“I have nothing but respect for him. I started boxing two and a half years ago and I’ve just beaten one of the best strikers ever.”
One of the best mixed martial artists of all time is thought to be Silva. From 2006 to 2013, he held the middleweight title in the UFC, and his streak of 16 victories continues.