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Silva vs. Weidman: Epic Boxing Trilogy Set for November

10/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, UFC veterans, will fight for a third time on November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami as part of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard.
The six-round heavyweight bout has a 205-pound weight limit.
Chris Weidman makes his boxing debut.
Anderson Silva, 50, has a 3-2 boxing record, including a 2022 loss to Jake Paul.
Netflix will stream the event live, boosting marketability in Brazil.

History

Historical Context

UFC 162, held on July 6, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, featured Anderson Silva defending his Middleweight Championship against Chris Weidman. Silva's ten successful title defenses contributed to the UFC's revenue exceeding $600 million that year, reflecting the sport's growing popularity and the emergence of crossover events that blend boxing and MMA, reshaping audience engagement in combat sports.

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Story summary

Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, UFC veterans, will fight for a third time on November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami as part of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard.
The six-round heavyweight bout has a 205-pound weight limit.
Chris Weidman makes his boxing debut.
Anderson Silva, 50, has a 3-2 boxing record, including a 2022 loss to Jake Paul.
Netflix will stream the event live, boosting marketability in Brazil.

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