Boxing's favorite YouTuber, Jake Paul (5-0 4 KO), returns to the ring to face MMA legend Anderson Silva (3-1, 2 KO) Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona.
The two will battle at cruiserweight on Showtime Pay-Per-View in Paul's first fight since December of 2021 after his fight against Hasim Rahman Jr. was called off last minute. Silva gets back in the ring after last fighting in September of 2021 against boxing newcomer Tito Ortiz.
Check out the latest betting odds and props for Saturday's main event below.
Paul vs. Silva Odds
Odds as of Wednesday and via DraftKings.
| Fighter | Moneyline | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Paul | -190 | 62.10% |
| Silva | +150 | 37.90% |
Jake Paul is the favorite in this bout at every sportsbook during fight week, but he actually opened as the underdog at DraftKings in September. He was initially priced at +125 but was bet to -105 within a week.
Since then, his moneyline odds have steadily climbed and sit at -190 as of Wednesday. Anderson Silva was -155 when books first posted lines and his odds have essentially flipped over the past six weeks.
Silva is the the third former MMA fighter who will step into the boxing ring with Paul, but Silva has some experience. His pro experience between the ropes goes back as far as 1998 and he has two recent wins over Tito Ortiz and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Paul vs. Silva Props
| Round Totals | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 Rounds | -145 | +115 |
| Fight Goes the Distance? | Yes (-115) | No (-115) |
| Method of Victory | Paul | Silva |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO/DQ | +215 | +265 |
| Decision/Technical Decision | +170 | +600 |
| Draw | +1200 | +1200 |
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| Winning Group of Rounds | Paul | Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Rounds 1-2 | +1400 | +1400 |
| Rounds 3-4 | +850 | +1000 |
| Rounds 5-6 | +800 | +1100 |
| Rounds 7-8 | +1000 | +1400 |
| To Win Fight in Round | Paul | Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | +2500 | +2500 |
| Round 2 | +2200 | +2200 |
| Round 3 | +1800 | +2000 |
| Round 4 | +1400 | +2000 |
| Round 5 | +1400 | +2000 |
| Round 6 | +1600 | +2000 |
| Round 7 | +1800 | +2500 |
| Round 8 | +2000 | +2800 |
Paul Fight History
| Date | Opponent-Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/21 | Tyron Woodley (W — KO) | -200 |
| 8/29/21 | Tyron Woodley (W — SD) | -160 |
| 4/17/21 | Ben Askren (W — TKO) | -145 |
| 11/28/20 | Nate Robinson (W — KO) | -185 |
| 1/30/20 | Ali Eson Gib (W — TKO) | -250 |
Silva Fight History
| Date | Opponent-Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/21 | Tito Ortiz (W — KO) | -800 |
| 6/19/21 | Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (W — SD) | +450 |
| 8/5/05 | Julio Cesar De Jesus (W — KO) | N/A |
| 5/22/98 | Osmar Luiz Teixeira (L — RTD) | N/A |
Paul vs. Silva Card
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