Logan Paul Will Face A UFC Legend In September According To Leaked Instagram Message
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Logan Paul is set to face UFC legend Anderson Silva at a huge boxing event in September, according to a leaked Instagram message.
The YouTube star went the distance with Floyd Mayweather back in June and is looking for his next challenge.
Silva made his boxing debut just weeks later in victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and threw down the challenge to Logan as well as brother Jake - and it looks like it has been accepted.
Per the Sun, Dillon Danis has leaked a message online which reads: "There will be a huge event in Dubai [sic] September 19.
Logan Paul vs Anderson Silva rumored for September 19th in Dubai per a leaked message to MMA fighter Dillon Danis pic.twitter.com/NYAzlNlZus
- Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 19, 2021
"Main event is Anderson Silva vs Logan Paul boxing match. Would you like to fight a grappling match adcc rules and referees?"
Paul's professional boxing record is 0-1 after losing to fellow YouTuber KSI back in 2019.
His showdown with Mayweather was only an exhibition but 'Maverick' believes he held his own.
In regards to a fight with Silva, the 26-year-old recently commented: "Crazy how growing up, my goal was to be like Anderson Silva," on a post.
Meanwhile, Brazilian superstar Silva is one of the greatest middleweights in MMA history and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC [2457 days].
He claims to have a strong relationship with both Paul brothers and discussed a potential fight.
He told MMA Junkie: "I have a great relationship with both brothers, and yeah, I think this is possible, too.
"That's entertaining. It's a fight, but it's entertaining. Logan and his brother are amazing guys.
"The people like to talk a lot about the guys, but they're very good people.
"I respect both, and I respect the sport. I think everything's possible.
"I think it's the next fight may be with Logan Paul, maybe."
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Topics: Logan Paul, Anderson Silva, Boxing, MMA
