Anthony Taylor showcased his prowess by emerging victorious against Gabriel Silva, the son of MMA icon Anderson Silva, in an electrifying encounter at the Misfits Boxing 17 event held in Dublin, Ireland. Taylor, the reigning light heavyweight champion, displayed a commanding performance, outclassing Silva throughout the contest. The bout reached its climax in the third round when Taylor floored Silva three times, ultimately sealing the win with a technical knockout courtesy of a devastating right hook to Silva’s jaw. Despite Silva getting back on his feet, he found himself unable to cope with Taylor’s relentless assaults, prompting the referee to halt the fight as Silva struggled to defend himself.
Following his impressive win, Taylor took the opportunity during a post-fight interview to issue a challenge to Darren Till, a prominent contender for the UFC welterweight title. Till recently enjoyed a successful professional boxing debut, prompting Taylor to express his desire for a future showdown with him. Taylor, renowned for his previous appearances in organizations such as Bellator, has now extended his winning streak to four fights with Misfits Boxing. Conversely, Silva tasted defeat for the first time after commencing his boxing career with an unblemished 3-0 record.
