Anderson Silva has announced that he will not be fighting Terry Crews, but will instead face Chael Sonnen in a boxing match on June 15th. This bout, which will be Silva's final fight in Brazil but not his retirement fight, will take place in São Paulo in front of 600 invited guests at a black-tie event organized by Spaten Beer. The match will be a professional boxing contest with five 2-minute rounds at a weight of 98 kg (216 lbs). Additionally, Silva's son, Kalyl, will also be competing in the same event.
The Silva x Sonnen boxing match won’t be Silva’s retirement fight, just his final fight in Brazil, per his team. It will take place in São Paulo in front of 600 invited guests. Black tie event. All put together by Spaten Beer. 5, 2 minute rounds. 98 KG (216). Pro boxing. June… https://t.co/eplnykT7Qf
The Silva x Sonnen boxing match won’t be Silva’s retirement fight, just his final fight in Brazil, per his team. It will take place in São Paulo in front of 600 invited guests. Black tie event. All put together by Spaten Beer. 5, 2 minute rounds. 98 KG (216). Pro boxing. https://t.co/IbqeF0IvtX
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen 3 Is Official (And How Terry Crews Is Involved) https://t.co/dd5OpvHQsu
Anderson Silva and his son Kalyl will both be competing on June 15th in a boxing event. Anderson will fight Chael Sonnen. That’s not a typo. Him and Chael will fight again. When one chapter ends, another one starts. The next generation of Silva is here. https://t.co/TtMjtaJHyl
Chael has a message for Anderson ahead of their boxing match 👀 (via @spatenbr) https://t.co/7t7TD4LkWq
Anderson Silva said on his Instagram Stories that he is NOT fighting against Terry Crews. He said he will reveal his real opponent later this evening, for what will be his final fight. https://t.co/c6nQqb6O9y