‘Bigfoot’ Silva Possible for Sengoku in September, Eyes Return to US

Published on: 30th June, 2009

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Former EliteXC Heavyweight champion Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva (12-1) has not competed in a fight since his debut for the World Victory Road promotion at Sengoku “No Ran” in January of 2009 when he picked up a win over Yoshihiro Nakao, but it now seems that he will be making his second appearance for the organization in the month of September for the yet to be announced Sengoku “Tenth Battle” card.

In a most previous edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio Bigfoot’s manager, Alex Davis sheds light on his upcoming bout plus a possible return to action in the US.

“I think that probably by next year you’ll see him back in the U.S.,” Davis said. “I’d like him back in the States; that’s our goal. Right now we still have a contract with Sengoku. He’s probably going to fight in September. If that goes well, possibly for a Sengoku title at the end of the year.”

Following his title victory over the late Justin Eilers at EliteXC “Unfinished Business” event back in July of 2008, Silva was suspended for a performance enhancing drug called Boldennone by the California State Athletic Commission which of course lead to him competing in Japan, but his manager says that despite that he expects his client to be competing the US once again.

“You’re going to see him back in the very near future,” Davis said. “I think we’re past that problem with the commission. It was very unfortunate.”

The reason for Silva’s potential return to the US is so he can start to face the top fighters in the Heavyweight division whether it is with the UFC, StrikeForce or Affliction promotions.

“Once we get him [Silva] in the picture, and once he’s feasible again, we’re open,” Davis said.

“Who knows? It could be UFC, could be Strikeforce, could be Affliction – wherever he has good fights that make sense. Antonio needs to fight the big names.”Antonio is capable of being the best heavyweight in the world. It’s not because I manage him. It’s because I know the guy. I’ve seen him grapple with the Nogueira brothers. Everybody has seen his striking, which he just learned in the last three years. The guy is a phenomenal athlete. He could give Fedor the fight of his life, I’m absolutely sure of that. We just need to get him against those big names again so he can prove it.”

Fan Question: Is Antonio Silva ready to take on top 10 Heavyweights?

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