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Anderson Silva showed off his quick hands on Friday night as he landed a big uppercut and some right hooks to knock out Tyron Woodley in the second round.
Woodley fell face first when the referee counted to eight. The former UFC fighter was able to return to his corner and when he touched gloves with Silva to get back into the fight, the referee called for the bell.
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Tyron Woodley, bottom, falls to the canvas after being hit by Anderson Silva, top, during their cruiserweight fight, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynn Sladky)
Silva was credited with a technical knockout for the fourth boxing victory of his career. The UFC legend is 4-2 in his boxing career with losses to Jake Paul and Osmar Luiz Teixeira.
Woodley is now 0-3 in professional boxing. He lost to Paul twice in his career.
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Tyron Woodley, center, stands in his corner after Anderson Silva knocks him down during their cruiserweight fight, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynn Sladky)
It is unclear what is next for the fighters. Silva is 50 years old and Woodley is 43 years old. Silva called Chris Weidman after his win.
This fight between Silva and Woodley took place on the Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card at the Cascia Center in Miami, Florida. The YouTuber-turned-boxer set himself one of the biggest tests of his career against the former two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist.
Anderson Silva kneels on the canvas after being hit by Tyron Woodley during their cruiserweight fight, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynn Sladky)
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Paul only has one blemish on his boxing record – a loss to Tommy Paul. He is coming off a win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He defeated Mike Tyson in a stunning upset last year.
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