Chris Weidman is out, and Tyron Woodley now steps into one of the most intriguing spots on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card in Miami on Dec. 19, per ESPN. Ariel Helwani broke the news that Woodley will meet fellow former UFC champion Anderson Silva in a sanctioned six-round boxing match at 195 pounds, creating a dramatic late shakeup to an already loaded event.

Silva and Woodley both carry history with Paul, which instantly gives their matchup a different kind of tension. Silva lost a tight unanimous decision to Paul in 2022. Woodley lost twice to Paul, first by split decision in 2021 and then by knockout in their rematch that December. The shift from Weidman to Woodley adds a familiar face to the build while giving both men a chance to settle unfinished business in the box

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