American boxer Chuck Liddell is “immutable” among the top 10 highest -income boxers according to UFC's statistics in October 2016. Referring to the “ice” Chuck Liddell, UFC fans cannot help but know the “legend” of the sorrowful strikes.
In an exclusive interview with Givemesport, Chuck Liddell said that his old friend was the greatest MMA boxer of all time.
“In my opinion, this title must be awarded to Anderson Silva, Anderson Silva is the greatest UFC boxer of all time. I am always a passionate fan of Anderson, I love his style of play, extremely interesting fighting style.”
“During the competition, Anderson was very explosive, never giving up, he was one of the most dangerous punchers. You know, not many people have the power to defeat their opponents absolutely, and also have a destructive fitness.”
Chuck Liddell successfully defended the title of the championship against names like Alistair Overeem, Tito Ortiz or Vernon White. American puncher then defeated Randy Couture with the “most beautiful punch” in the first half to win UFC's Light Heavyweight.
Meanwhile, the “Spider-Man” Anderson Silva (34-11) conquered UFC's Middleweight with impressive form, defeating names like Rich Franklin, Dan Henderson and Forrest Griffin and many other names, but Silva was deposed by Chris Weidman in 2013.
Silva's achievements and records have said it all, the longest chain (16 matches), many of the most winnings (23 matches), the longest UFC dynasty (2457 days), Silva was also widely recognized by raising the influence of MMA in Brazil. For Brazilians, football has always been the number 1, despite this, MMA has created a place in the hearts of Samba people, greatly thanks to the unbelievable performances of Silva.