The former UFC star Anderson Silva pulled off an upset against Chavez Jr. at Tribute to the Kings event on Saturday. He won via split decision (75-77, 77-75 x2.) Though, he bagged the win by split decision, he dominated the fight and comfortable with the victory. Korean Zombie ‘Gross’ UFC Injury Photos Leak
Anderson Silva bags win in his comeback fight
Two of the three judges at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico had it 77-75 for Anderson. It came as a surprise for Silva’s win that it wasn’t ruled a unanimous decision. Silva landed the cleaner strikes.
Ariel Helwani noted:
“Silva 100% won that fight. You could make a case for 78-74, too. I was afraid they were about to screw but alas they didn’t. Great scene afterwards. He is overjoyed.”
Official: Anderson Silva def. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr via SD (75-77, 77-75 x2.)
Silva 100% won that fight. You could make a case for 78-74, too. I was afraid they were about to screw but alas they didn’t. Great scene afterwards. He is overjoyed.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 20, 2021
The 46-year-old saw his third boxing match in his career and picked up the win against Chavez. He threw shots in the corner during the third round. However, surprisingly enough one of the judges gave 77-75 in favor of Chavez Jr.
And one judge gave it to JCC https://t.co/uNinlIUaNQ
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 20, 2021
The Spider made an exquisite performance in the bout and fans loved to see him back in the ring. We will see what is next for Silva.
