The tension was palpable as Anthony Taylor, a former Bellator MMA fighter and current Misfits Boxing light heavyweight champion, faced off against Gabriel Silva, the son of legendary Brazilian UFC champion Anderson Silva. The pre-fight press conference for Misfits Boxing 17 turned into a chaotic scene as Silva slapped Taylor during their staredown.
The incident was captured on camera, showing Taylor being held back by security as he reacted to the unexpected strike. Footage from different angles revealed that the altercation erupted after Taylor reportedly grabbed Silva’s finger during the usual trash-talking segment of the face-off.
Fans and media members alike were left stunned by the sudden outburst, which occurred in Dublin, Ireland, ahead of the Misfits Boxing 17 event scheduled for the following day.
In the aftermath, Taylor made it clear that he had no intention of backing down, stating that he was going to go after the entire Silva family. The animosity between the two fighters was palpable, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown in the ring.
The incident even caught the attention of KSI, the co-founder of Misfits Boxing, who tweeted his reaction, simply stating, “AT IS PISSEDDDDD.”
Taylor and Silva will have one more chance to face off during the Misfits Boxing 17 weigh-ins on Friday before they step into the ring on Saturday at the 3Arena in Dublin. Fans and observers alike are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this high-stakes matchup, which promises to be a thrilling addition to the Misfits Boxing series.
