Jake Paulâs Most Valuable Promotions has confirmed that Georges St-Pierre will serve as co-host for his fight against Anderson Silva.
This Saturday night in Arizona, Jake Paul will face his toughest test yet in the boxing realm as he prepares to lock horns with Anderson Silva.
The man known as âThe Spiderâ is considered to be one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, and despite being 47 years old, heâs still an incredibly dangerous opponent - especially since transitioning over to the squared circle.
Paul is seen to be a considerable underdog by the masses and by contrast, Silva is looked at as the person who can finally bring an end to the celebrity/YouTube boxing era.
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Itâs going to be the kind of wacky collision that only comes around a few times every year, and if youâd gone back in time and told combat sports fans that this would take place, very few wouldâve believed you.
One giant leap
Showtime is hyping this up to be quite the event and understandably so given how much âThe Problem Childâ has been able to build up his brand recently.
Now, in their latest move to bring over some more MMA interest, theyâve added Georges St-Pierre to the list of big names who will have a role to play in the show.
MVP: âWe are honored to announce UFC legend GSP @GeorgesStPierre will be the official co-host of #PaulSilvaâ
Paul: âWelcome to the show legend @GeorgesStPierre - appreciate you for co-hosting.â
GSPâs motives
This is probably just another fun opportunity for Georges St-Pierre to explore but when you take one look at the shape heâs kept himself in since retiring, itâs not outrageous to think he could make a comeback of his own.
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The former UFC welterweight and middleweight king entertained the idea of boxing Oscar De La Hoya just last year and with the fitness regime he maintains, he may just look at this bout and think he could take on the winner.
Thatâd be particularly special for MMA fans if it happens, given that they waited years and years for GSP to fight Anderson in the Octagon - only for it to never materialise.
Either way, this bizarre once in a lifetime style of event is bound to have a few twists and turns this weekend.