Anderson Silva, UFC legend, was 48 when he was granted a pro-boxing license in Arizona. He is now 'training hard every single day' to fight Jake Paul.

ANDERSON SILVA has been granted an Arizona professional boxing license ahead of his fight with Jake Paul.

They are currently in negotiations for a boxing match, which is scheduled for October 29th in the American state.

Silva is now closer to the confirmation of the fight, having been granted a Arizona boxing license.

A commissioner stated: "Congratulations Mr. Silva. We look forward to the future.

Silva, 48, stated that he is training hard each day. My mind is always busy and I am keeping it healthy. I'm so excited."

Paul, 25, was scheduled to return on August 6, but was delayed by two fight cancellations. Paul has now announced that his next fight will take place on Tuesday.

UFC released Silva in 2020 after Silva suffered five losses in six fights. Three of those were on the spin.

He has successfully made the transition to boxing and already holds a record of 1-1 in the ring.

Silva defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the former world champion at middleweight, and then beat Tito Ortiz (47), in September 2021.

He will be Paul's first opponent to have a recognized boxing record.

Tommy Fury was originally set to face the American twice, but Fury pulled out after sustaining a broken rib and US visa issues.

31-year-old Hasim Rahman Jr. had signed to replace Fury, but a weight dispute with Paul led to their bout being cancelled.

Paul fought Fury's substitute Tyron Whiteley in December. He was defeated on points by Paul four months prior.

This was in addition to KOs over "AnEsonGib", an online rival of Nate Robinson (38), and Ben Askren (38), who were both ex-NBA players.