Overview
- Silva floored Woodley with an uppercut and follow-up shots, and referee Samuel Burgos halted the bout at 1:33 of Round 2 after Woodley’s corner indicated he could not continue.
- The cruiserweight matchup took place December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center and streamed on Netflix as part of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card.
- With the victory Silva’s reported pro boxing record improves to 4-2, while Woodley remains winless in the ring at 0-3.
- Woodley stepped in on short notice after Chris Weidman withdrew with a near-complete biceps tendon tear that required surgery.
- Post-fight, Silva called for a Weidman bout and said he plans to continue boxing while starting training at the Beverly Hills police academy, as the knockout circulated widely online.