And what's up with these retirees entering another sport as professionals? They debut in their old age.
Jake is protecting his record while fighting against big old names to gain a big audience. Jake knows his business well.
Money. It's quite well known that the UFC doesn't pay very well. Other promotions do pay more I believe, but they just aren't as well recognised as the UFC. So, fighters tend to make their money in boxing before retirement. Plus, the sports are somewhat linked being combat sports, so it's a gentle transition to boxing most of the time. Especially, if they were primarily a striker in MMA.
Like don't get me wrong, I think Jake wins here especially since I know Anderson's style he definitely leaves openings which I think Jake is quick enough, and agile enough to take advantage of. However, I don't think it's an easy fight like everyone is saying it is.