The grand finale opponent of the former mixed martial artist's career is anderson silva, is finally revealed. “Spider” is ready to fight chel sonnen in a square ring match on July 15th. The match is being touted as the grand finale of the Brazilian's career.
This will be the third time Sonnen and Silva have faced off. “Spider” won his last two matches against Sonnen with finishes. But things may go in a different direction this time, as Ariel Helwani has just revealed details of the fight.
Anderson Silva vs. Chel Sonnen 3 details
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Ariel Helwani recently challenged X and tweeted details of the fight. He revealed that although this is a grand finale for Silva, this boxing match is not a retirement match for the Brazilian. Furthermore, the famous mixed martial arts reporter revealed that the fight will take place in Sao Paulo and will draw a crowd of around 600 people.it is “Black tie event”. The fight will take place in 5 rounds of 2 minutes each. Weight category is 216 pounds. Surprisingly, it wasn't an exhibition fight; “Professional boxing” Match instead. Helwani made sure to mention Spartan Beer, who made this possible.“It was all put together by Spatenbier.”
According to his team, the boxing match between Silva and Sonnen will not be Silva's retirement match, but his last in Brazil.
It will be held in São Paulo in front of 600 invited guests. black tie event. It's all put together by Spatenbier.
5, 2 minute rounds. 98 km (216). professional boxing. June… pic.twitter.com/eplnykT7Qf
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 20, 2024
Video footage attached to Helwani's tweet featured “The Bad Guy” as Silva's opponent. Sonnen said in the video.“Mr. Spaten, thank you for inviting me this time. There is only one person who can face this fighter in the grand finale. Me! Brasil, nos vemos noringue (Brasil, see you in the ring).''
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