Anderson Silva, the former UFC middleweight champion, is set to face off against Chael Sonnen in a highly anticipated boxing match on June 15 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Silva’s longtime boxing coach, Luiz Dorea, has expressed confidence in Silva’s abilities, guaranteeing that the fighter will be at peak performance for the exhibition bout.
The 216-pound match is scheduled for five two-minute rounds, and Dorea believes that Silva’s experience as a MMA athlete makes him a complete and formidable opponent. Despite Sonnen’s striking skills, Dorea is not ruling out the possibility of Silva stopping the American in the ring.
Silva, who has previously defeated Sonnen twice in the UFC, has been training rigorously at Dorea’s gym in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil for the past three months. Dorea believes that the upcoming Spaten Fight Night event will be the biggest boxing event to ever take place in Brazil.
At 49 years old, Silva shows no signs of slowing down, with Dorea praising his exceptional physical condition and youthful appearance. The coach is confident that Silva’s speed, reflexes, and boxing skills will be on full display during the match.
As the countdown to the bout continues, fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown between Silva and Sonnen, with Dorea hinting at the possibility of a knockout victory for his fighter. With both athletes motivated and in top shape, the boxing match is shaping up to be a must-watch event for fight fans around the world.