Was Wanderlei Silva in the military?

Was Wanderlei Silva in the military?

Wanderlei Silva learned the trade of fighting on the streets of Curitiba, Brazil. As a young teen, he trained in the art of muay thai as a way to keep himself out of trouble, although for a man who loves to fight, that’s easier said than done. Later as a teen, Silva enlisted himself in the military.

What does Wanderlei Silva do now?

Silva said the only chance he ever fights again will be in boxing. Now, in addition to his ongoing political campaign, Silva said he’s focused on helping his first-born son kick off his own fighting career.