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The undercard for the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight on December 19 will feature a high-profile boxing match between former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley.
The bout is scheduled for six three-minute rounds at a 195-pound catchweight.
SportsBetting.ag has set odds for the Silva-Woodley bout, and the 50-year-old "Spider," who has much more experience in the boxing ring, is slightly favored.
"When this opportunity came about, you know, this is how a legend is made," Woodley said. "People talk about legacy, legacy, legacy, but they play it safe all the time. And I'm not playing it safe."
Woodley then told TMZ, "Anderson, love you, brother, but I'm about to step, not only step on the Spider, I'm a step and squish and twist on the Spider."
Both fighters have previously lost to Paul.
"I believe that change always happens for a reason," Silva said in regard to landing the fight vs. Woodley. "I am focused on doing a good job. Always respecting my opponent and showing total respect to the boxing world."
Below are the opening fight odds for the match, as well as the latest numbers for Joshua vs. Paul.
Fight Odds
Anderson Silva -165
Tyron Woodley +128
Jake Paul +600
Anthony Joshua -100
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
