: In a final presser highlight, Paul coerced Silva into a high-stakes wager: if Paul won, the two would collaborate to create a United Fighters Association to advocate for better pay and healthcare for UFC fighters, with Silva as the interim president.
: Paul used the platform to address his critics, noting that most of his team initially thought he was "crazy" for taking the fight against someone with Silva's speed and defensive wizardry. Press Conference Details Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva: Presser
The build-up featured a three-city press tour with stops in Los Angeles and Phoenix , where both fighters focused on competitive legacy rather than insults. : In a final presser highlight, Paul coerced
: Unlike his previous opponents, Paul admitted Silva was his childhood idol. The two even recreated a viral photo from years prior where a young Paul brothers posed with Silva. : Unlike his previous opponents, Paul admitted Silva