Anderson Silva stops Tyron Woodley in second-round TKO on Jake Paul card in Miami

Anderson Silva delivered a decisive second-round finish, catching Tyron Woodley with an uppercut and a volley of right hands to seal a technical knockout Friday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami, on Jake Paul’s boxing card against Anthony Joshua.

Woodley crashed to the canvas as the referee counted to eight, then rose and returned to his corner. He and Silva touched gloves to restart, but the referee immediately signaled the end of the bout, ruling it a technical knockout in Silva’s favor. Silva, 50, improved to 4-2 in boxing, while Woodley, 43, dropped to 0-3 in professional boxing and has losses to Jake Paul on two occasions.

Silva’s victory adds to a boxing run that has featured high-profile moments and a test against a major matchup, as he moves forward in a career that spans MMA and ring action alike. In the days leading up to the fight, Paul’s event drew attention for pitting his growing boxing profile against a former two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, with Joshua serving as the marquee opponent on the card. Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, has built a notable resume with exhibitions and bouts against elite names, including a recent win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and a spectacle against Mike Tyson last year. The pairing with Joshua highlighted the event’s aim to blend crossover stars with established boxing names.

Silva called out Chris Weidman after the win, signaling a potential next step for the former UFC star in boxing. It remains unclear what lies ahead for Woodley as well, but the former UFC title challenger will likely pursue additional opportunities to compete on boxing platforms that have increasingly featured trained mixed-martial artists.

The bout was part of Paul’s pay-per-view lineup at the Kaseya Center, which underscored the ongoing trend of crossovers drawing attention to boxing cards. Paul’s venture into boxing has drawn both praise and skepticism, with supporters pointing to his willingness to take on credible opponents and critics noting the spectacle surrounding some events. For Silva and Woodley, the result adds another entry in a boxing career that has included a mix of high-profile moments and learning curves.