After becoming a combat sports superstar in the UFC, Silva has now decided to make a name for himself in the world of boxing. 

There is no doubt Silva has some boxing ability, but at with a 22 year age gap between the two, the former UFC middleweight champion will have to dig deep if he is to inflict the first loss of "The Problem Child's" professional boxing career.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Paul vs. Silva on Saturday night. 

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Paul vs. Silva weigh-in results

Jake Paul registered a weight of 186.5lbs, while Anderson Silva was slightly lighter at 186lbs. 

Paul vs. Silva odds

• Jake Paul: -160
• Anderson Silva: +138

(All odds via BetMGM)

When is Paul vs. Silva? Date, start time

• Date: Saturday, October 29   
• Main card: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST 
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT

The main card is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET and 3 a.m. GMT due to the clocks going back one hour in the UK. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

What channel/stream is Paul vs. Silva?

• U.S.: Showtime PPV 
• UK: FITE TV   

Showtime PPV will broadcast the fight in the U.S., UK fans can stream the fight on FITE TV. 

Where is the Paul vs. Silva fight?

The fight is taking place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. 

Jake Paul record and bio

• Nationality: American    
• Date of Birth: January 17, 1997 
• Height: 6' 1"   
• Reach: 76"   
• Total Fights: 5   
• Record: 5-0 (4 KOs)  

Anderson Silva Record and Bio

• Nationality: Brazilian 
• Date of Birth: April 14, 1975  
• Height: 6' 2" 
• Reach: 78"  
• Total Fights: 4 
• Record: 3-1 (2 KOs)   

Paul vs. Silva fight card

• Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva; Cruiserweight 
• Uriah Hall vs. Le'Veon Bell; Cruiserweight 
• Ashton Sylve vs. Braulio Rodriguez; Super featherweight 
• Chris Avila vs. Mikhail Varshavski; Cruiserweight 
• Danny Barrios vs. Edgar Ortiz Jr.; Super bantamweight 
• Adrian Rodriguez vs. Dominique Griffin; Super bantamweight 
• Antonio Nieves vs. Alexandro Santiago; Bantamweight