Anderson Silva is a Brazilian-born professional MMA fighter. Anderson Silva was well-known for his ring technique and tough demeanor.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
The fearless boxer was born on April 14, 1975, into a poor home. His boyhood was spent with his uncle, who was a police officer. His neighbors introduced him to Jiu-Jitsu. In an interview, he revealed that he used to imitate his neighbors’ kids because jiu-jitsu was a luxury that his family could not afford.
His family was stable enough by the age of 13 for him to begin TaeKwonDo classes. Before he began his professional fighting career, he worked various part-time jobs to support himself and his family, including a job at McDonald’s.
Anderson Silva’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Anderson Silva, who was born on April 14, 1975, is 47 years old as of today, October 9, 2022. His height is 1.88 meters and his weight is 84 kilograms.
Anderson Silva’s Profession & Career
Silva is a versatile fighter best recognized for his Muay Thai skills. His professional debut was in 1997, but his first defeat came three years later, in 2000. Apart from being the longest-reigning UFC MMA mid-weight champion, Silva has won various awards and championships over his illustrious career. Silva once won the Shooto Middle Weight Championship and the infamous Cage Rage Championship.
He has practically everything in the Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC. His UFC accomplishments include holding the unified UFC Middleweight and Pride FC Welterweight Championships. He has also four times won Fight of the Night. In his career, he received the Submission of the Night award twice. He was also the winner of the Most Knockout of the Night Award seven times.
He has received numerous honors for his outstanding work, including those from ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Silva was named Fighter of the Year in 2008, Fight of the Year in 2010, and Knockout of the Year in 2011. He was also named Sports Illustrated’s Fighter of the Year in 2008, as well as Spike Guy’s Choice.
Sherdog named him the 2009 beat down of the year. Silva was awarded the prestigious Knockout of the Year award by ESPN in 2011. He most recently received Sherdog’s Robbery of the Year Award in 2017.
Anderson Silva’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
Silva is married to Dayane and has three sons and two daughters. In 2009, he appeared in various films, including Never Surrender.
Anderson Silva’s Salary and Net Worth
Anderson Silva’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million as of October 2022. His UFC honors and fighting bonuses account for the majority of his net worth. Aside from them, his numerous film cameos had greatly increased his net worth. Silva is promoted by the well-known 9INE, which is co-owned by Brazilian footballer Ronaldo.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Anderson Silva |
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Real Name | Anderson da Silva |
Gender | Male |
Age | 47 years old |
Birth Date | 14 April 1975 |
Birth Place | São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil |
Nationality | Brazilian, American |
Height | 1.88 m |
Weight | 84 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Dayane Silva (m. 2017) |
Children | Yes (Kalyl Silva, Kaory Silva, Kauana Silva, Joao Vitor Silva, Gabriel Silva Anderson Silva) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist |
Net Worth | $20 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |