The showdown Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz is set to take place on September 11, read on to know more from the betting odds, prediction to the live stream
This year in June, Brazilian boxer Anderson Silva made his return to the boxing ring after fifteen years. He defeated former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and is all set to go up against Tito Ortiz next month. He will face the UFC light heavyweight champion in a 195-pound catchweight fight.
Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz Fight Card, Date, Arena, Timing, Betting Odds, Prediction, Live Stream
The catchweight bout will take place on September 11 as reported by MMA Fighting and confirmed by MMA Junkie. It will happen as part of the undercard for LEGENDS II – the in-ring return of Oscar De La Hoya, against Vitor Belfort. The showdown will be contested across eight rounds with both the fighters donning 10 ounce gloves.
The social media company Triller will be presenting this card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, a company known to provide riveting entertainment during such events.
BREAKING: A boxing match between former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz is targeted for Triller event on Sept. 11, multiple sources told myself and @DamonMartin. Story coming to @MMAFighting.
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) August 11, 2021
Date: 11 September, 2021
Arena: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Where to watch: FITE.TV.
Timings: 6pm PT / 9pm ET
Opening Odds: Silva -500 (1/5) Ortiz +300 (3/1)
More About Silva And Ortiz
Former champion Tito Ortiz not only returns to competition for the first time in two years, but will also be making his professional boxing debut. He last fought for Bellator and Combate Americas in 2012, and fought one fight for the Golden Boy Promotions. Recently, Ortiz was also elected to the Huntington Beach, California city council. He briefly served as mayor pro tempore, but resigned in less than six months.
As for Anderson Silva, this will be his third time competing in a boxing ring. In his last match, he bagged a victory over former boxing champion Julio Caesar Chavez Jr back in June. He exited UFC after more than a decade, as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all-time. Rumors had also connected Silva to have a potential bout with Logan Paul, but discussions never reached serious levels.
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