Jake Paul - with one brutal punch. UFC legend Silva, 47, takes to the ring with Youtube star Paul in Arizona later this month.

The Brazilian former light-heavyweight champion faces Paul in an eight-round pay-per-view battle in Phoenix on October 29. Paul is expecting his toughest battle yet despite Silva's age, with his 5-0 record as a professional boxer under threat.

Silva boasts the height and reach advantage and also has boxing wins on his record. READ MORE: Manny Pacquiao challenges Floyd Mayweather to risk record in rematch seven years after lossBut Paul, who has dedicated his life to his boxing career in recent years, has already knocked out former MMA stars Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.

The knockout of Woodley in the duo's second bout caught the attention of the boxing world. And former boxer turned promoter De La Hoya believes the experienced Silva could face a similar fate to Woodley if he fails to deal with Paul's impressive power.De La Hoya insists that Paul will get the knockout over Silva if he lands on Silva in the fight. “That’s a good fight,” he told Inside Fighting. “I’m gonna go with Jake Paul.

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