Anderson Silva defeats Tyron Woodley with TKO
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Anderson Silva showed off his quick hands Friday night as he delivered an uppercut and a few right hooks to knock out Tyron Woodley in the second round.
Woodley fell face first as the referee counted to eight. The former UFC fighter was able to return to his corner and as he touched gloves with Silva to get back into the fight, the referee rang the bell.
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Tyron Woodley, bottom, falls to the canvas after being hit by Anderson Silva, top, during their cruiserweight bout, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Silva was credited with the 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 being punched by Anderson Silva during their cruiserweight bout, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
It’s unclear what’s next for both fighters. Silva is 50 years old and Woodley is 43 years old. Silva called out Chris Weidman after his victory.
This fight between Silva and Woodley took place on the Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The YouTuber turned boxer set up one of the biggest tests of his career when he took on the former two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist.
Anderson Silva kneels on the canvas after being punched by Tyron Woodley during their cruiserweight bout, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Paul has only one blemish on his boxing record: a defeat against Tommy Paul. He is coming off a victory against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He beat Mike Tyson on a show last year.
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