Former UFC rivals Anderson Silva & Chael Sonnen to fight in boxing match

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Josh Nason | Last updated 5/19/24

The boxing bug has bit two former UFC rivals as Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will do battle for a third time — only this time in the ring vs. the cage.

The news was revealed Sunday night, coming on the same day Silva denied he would be fighting actor Terry Crews:

12 days before their first fight is inducted into the UFC hall of fame, Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will meet again, this time in a boxing match. pic.twitter.com/rfuld9Aavh
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) May 20, 2024

The two will clash on Saturday, June 15th in Brazil, but the rules are unknown as is whether it will be a pro or exhibition bout. It will come nearly two weeks before their first UFC fight is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

The 49-year-old Silva (3-2) has boxed professionally three times since retiring from the UFC, picking up wins over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Tito Ortiz before losing to Jake Paul in September 2022. While the 47-year-old Sonnen has trained in boxing before, he has never done so professionally.

The MMA Fighting report stated the bout is being promoted as the “grand finale” of Silva’s career even though he has declined to answer whether he will retire.

The two fought once in the Octagon in their careers with Silva picking up both victories.

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