UFC legend Anderson Silva will return to the boxing ring against Chris Weidman on the Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis bill.Brazilian legend Silva forged his career in the octagon, where he made his name as arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all-time.Silva will join forces with Paul for another huge boxing event next monthGetty Images - GettySince retiring after defeat to Uriah Hall in 2020, the veteran has been campaigning in the squared circle.‘The Spider’ has fought some leading names including YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, who dropped and stopped him during their clash in 2022.But now it is Paul who is handing him another opportunity, on the undercard of his huge exhibition clash with Davis on November 14 in Miami.Silva will come up against a seriously familiar foe, his bitter two-time UFC rival Weidman.He said in a statement: “I am super excited to embark on another battle against Chris.“We have a history and on Friday, November 14th, live only on Netflix, we’re putting another stamp on our chapter together. It will be a spectacle for the fans!”It will be his fifth registered boxing fight, and his first since his famous defeat to Paul.As for Weidman, he hasn’t fought since 2021 since his own defeat to Hall, when he was left with a bad broken leg.It retired him from combat sports, but he has been inspired to return and it will be a huge trilogy with Silva in a new sport.He added: “I’m undefeated in boxing and it’s gonna stay that way on Friday, November 14, live on Netflix.Why do Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman have history?Silva will be gunning for revenge against Weidman, who was a two-time victor over the longest-ever UFC title holder.Weidman became the first fighter to defeat the dominant Silva during his UFC career in their epic clash in 2013.He snatched the middleweight crown from its long-term holder, with a devastating left hand which sent the MMA world into seismic shock.It was a truly shocking moment but the pair were not done there, and their famous rivalry reared its head again six months later.In December of that year, Silva came looking for redemption against the American, but his fortunes couldn’t have gotten any worse.It was a horrific moment which saw Silva’s leg completely snap in half after their legs collided as he attempted to throw a leg kick.Silva’s famous 2013 defeats to Weidman seem like ages ago but their fight will revive memories of the pastSilva was left in agony on the canvas, and it was another famous defeat for the Brazilian, who never got his chance to get his hands on Weidman again.For many, it was the beginning of the end of Silva’s famous career, who despite fighting on for several years afterwards, won just one more fight before putting down his gloves.Until now, in boxing.