Anderson Silva releases statement, receives $100k following Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s weight miss

Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s return to the boxing ring has some controversy as his opponent Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. missed weight on Friday.

The headlining boxing match at Tribute to the Kings had a weight limit of 182 pounds, which was exactly what Silva weighed when he stepped on the scale. His opponent Chavez Jr., however, came in heavy at 184.4 pounds.

Tribute to the Kings takes place on Saturday, June 19 at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara. The pay-per-view main card is set to go live at 9:00 p.m. ET...