Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman will fight again more than ten years after their famous UFC duel. This time, though, they’ll be boxing. As part of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard, the former UFC middleweight champions will fight in a six-round heavyweight boxing bout on November 14, 2025. The match will be streamed live on Netflix from the Kaseya Center in Miami.
The stakes are really high, even though the format is new. This long-awaited trilogy fight gives both men a chance to change history, but there won’t be any kicks, takedowns, or ground-and-pound.
From the Octagon to the Boxing Ring
The Silva vs. Weidman tale started in 2013, when Weidman shocked everyone by knocking out Silva at UFC 162, ending Silva’s legendary run as UFC middleweight champion. Later that year, Silva lost their rematch at UFC 168 when he broke his leg badly whilst kicking, giving Weidman his second win.
Weidman’s legacy was set in stone by those two fights, but many people still wonder what may have happened if Silva hadn’t gotten hurt. Now, with both fighters retired from MMA and focused on new combat paths, their trilogy will finally conclude, under boxing rules.
Experience vs. Momentum: The Boxing Edge
Weidman plans to make his professional boxing debut, whereas Silva has had plenty of experience in the ring. The 50-year-old Brazilian icon has a professional boxing record of 3–2, with a big win over Julio César Chávez Jr. in 2021 and a knockout win against Tito Ortiz. He last fought in 2022 and lost a tight decision against Jake Paul.
Weidman, who is now 41, hasn’t fought since his MMA comeback in 2023 was put on hold because of a series of injuries. This will be his first time fighting under boxing rules. His MMA style is heavy on wrestling, so it could prove problematic in boxing, but he is known for being prepared, strong, and tough.
The fight will be in the heavyweight division, which means the fighters can’t weigh more than 205 pounds. It will have six two-minute rounds. There are no championships on the line, but legacy, pride, and closure are very much at risk.
Streaming Details and Broadcast Info
The Silva vs. Weidman boxing match is scheduled as the opening bout on the main card of the Paul vs. Davis event, which begins at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on November 14. Netflix will stream the entire card live, marking another major push into live sports for the platform.
What’s at Stake in Silva vs. Weidman 3?
There is no belt or title on the line in this bout, but it is still very important emotionally and symbolically. For Silva, it’s a chance to finally get back at the man who beat him in the most important fights of his career. For Weidman, this is a chance to put down all his naysayers and show that he can do more than just MMA.
And even though both men are well past their prime, their fight is more about closure than what will happen in the future. This battle might be the last chapter for both boxers and their supporters after years of rumors and social media frenzy.
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