Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley Predictions, Odds & Picks: Cruiserweight Preview
Our Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley predictions favor the 50-year-old Brazilian legend to outbox his younger opponent when these former UFC champions collide December 19 on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua undercard. Silva is a -250 betting favorite in this six-round cruiserweight bout streaming live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET from Miami's Kaseya Center.
This matchup features two MMA icons searching for redemption in the boxing ring. Silva, standing 6-foot-2 with a 77-inch reach, holds a 3-2 professional boxing record highlighted by his split decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Woodley, the 5-foot-9 former UFC welterweight champion, enters 0-2 in boxing with both losses coming against Jake Paul.
🥊 Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley prediction
See all of our boxing picks based on the odds from our best boxing betting sites for Friday's fights.
| Silva vs. Woodley predictions | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Silva to win | -250 (DraftKings) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Silva to win by decision | -105 (DraftKings) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Anderson Silva to win fight (-250) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Silva's five-inch height advantage and three-inch reach edge become magnified in a six-round fight where ring control determines everything. The Brazilian's masterful footwork and high-volume striking allowed him to defeat a legitimate world champion in Chavez Jr., demonstrating genuine boxing acumen despite his age. Silva throws combinations, manipulates tempo, and controls distance better than any opponent Woodley has faced in either sport.
Woodley's path to victory requires closing distance and landing his trademark right hand before Silva establishes rhythm. That's a dangerous gambit against a counter-striker who spent 17 years perfecting timing in the UFC's octagon.
Expect Silva to establish his jab early, circle away from Woodley's power side, and accumulate points with clean volume punching. Woodley's explosiveness makes him dangerous in spurts, but six three-minute rounds favor the technically superior boxer. Silva wins a clear decision.
💰 Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley best bet
Anderson Silva by decision (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This fight goes the distance based on Woodley's proven durability and Silva's calculated approach. Woodley absorbed everything Paul threw before getting caught in round six of their rematch. Silva, now 50 years old, fights smart rather than recklessly, banking rounds with technical boxing over hunting knockouts. The Brazilian went the full eight rounds against Paul in 2022.
Woodley's defensive shell makes him difficult to finish cleanly. Silva will dominate with volume and ring generalship, but Woodley survives to hear the final bell. The decision victory represents the most probable outcome given both fighters' recent patterns.
📊 Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley odds
Odds via DraftKings; subject to change.
| Anderson Silva | Method of victory | Tyron Woodley |
|---|---|---|
| -275 | Win outright | +210 |
| +300 | Win by KO/TKO/DQ | +700 |
| -105 | Win by decision | +700 |
| +1200 | Draw | +1200 |
| Yes: -270 | To go the distance | No: +195 |
🆚 Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley tale of the tape
| Anderson Silva | Tyron Woodley | |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Age | 43 |
| 6-foot-2 | Height | 5-foot-9 |
| 195 lbs | Weight | 195 lbs |
| 77" | Reach | 74" |
| 3-2 | Record | 0-2 |
| 2 | Wins by KO | 0 |
| First meeting | Head-to-head | First meeting |
📺 How to watch Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley fight: Cruiserweight
- Date: Friday, December 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (Main card)
- Location: Kaseya Center (Miami)
- TV: Netflix (streaming)
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