Overview

• According to The Main Event report, Chris Weidman told a source he plans to box Anderson Silva in the near future.
• No date or venue have been confirmed for the proposed boxing trilogy bout between the former UFC middleweight rivals.
• Since retiring from MMA, 50-year-old Silva has competed in several boxing exhibitions, including an exhibition match against Chael Sonnen.
• Weidman’s last professional fight took place at UFC 310 in December before he retired from the UFC and signed with the GFL earlier this year.
• Fans on social media have expressed concern that Silva’s age could increase his risk of serious injury in high-level combat.