Anderson Silva holds a significant advantage over Chael Sonnen in their upcoming third fight. The news emerged over the weekend that Silva and Sonnen will clash in a boxing match in Brazil on July 15. Details like the weight class and number of rounds are yet to be revealed. The event is being promoted as the climax of Silva’s remarkable combat sports career. Silva, aged 44, has not confirmed if this will be his last fight, but if it is, he enters as the clear favorite for betters.
Anderson Silva’s odds are set at -500, indicating that a bet of $500 would yield $100 in winnings along with the original bet, suggesting an 83.3% chance of victory for Silva. On the flip side, Chael Sonnen’s odds stand at +325.
Silva and Sonnen have faced off twice before in the UFC, creating one of the most unforgettable rivalries in UFC history. Silva emerged victorious in both encounters, with the first fight at UFC 117 standing out for Silva’s exceptional comeback submission victory. The showdown is set to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame later this summer.
In recent times, Silva has transitioned from MMA to boxing, with his latest bout resulting in a unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul in October 2022. Contrastingly, Sonnen has been inactive since 2019 when he was defeated by Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222.
