Jake Paul delivers a stunning first-round knockout for the second time in a row
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During their scheduled eight-round bout for 200 pounds, which took place on Saturday in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the YouTuber-turned-boxer-and-promoter knocked out Ryan Bourland in 2 minutes and 37 seconds. This represents Paul’s second consecutive first-round stoppage.
Paul completely dominated Bourland from the beginning of the fight. Paul fought behind a crisp jab and connected on hard body blows before ultimately finishing him off.
The bout came before the shocking announcement that the main event, which was supposed to take place between Nina Meinke and Amanda Serrano, would not take place because Serrano had an eye injury.
Immediately following his triumph, Paul made the following statement: “If you’re not first, you’re last.”” It is uncomplicated and straightforward. In addition to that, there is nothing else to it. You should just shake and bake, avoid his small punches, and throw his poor ass on the ground all at the same time.
“That is the way that we do it in Ohio, which is where he was born.”
Paul (9-1, 6 knockouts) seems to be a boxer who has made steady progress since the beginning of his career. In order to create range, he used his jab, and then he proceeded to deliver three powerful shots to the gut, which caused Bourland to pay attention.
Watch: The moment Jake Paul stopped Ryan Bourland
Moment Jake Paul delivers first-round TKO in Ryan Bourland fight
Jake Paul delivered a first-round TKO of Ryan Bourland on Saturday, 2 March, sending his fellow American falling to his knees in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The YouTube star-turned-boxer piled on punches before the referee stepped in to wave off the cruiserweight bout as Bourland was overwhelmed in the corner, with Paul climbing the ropes to take in the rapturous applause. It came before the scheduled main event between Amanda Serrano and Nina Meinke, which was cancelled. Serrano was pictured in the ring in sunglasses and a hoodie before the announcement. The 35-year-old said medical staff did not clear her to compete due to an eye injury.
After that, approximately two minutes into the fight, Bourland was hit with an overhand right to the side of his head, which caused him to go into survival mode.
As Bourland hobbled about the ring, Paul unleashed a flurry of power punches to finish the job. Paul could smell the blood that was passing through the air. Finally, the California fighter was knocked out by a barrage of unanswered shots just as the referee, Luis Pabon, was during putting an end to the bout.
Due to Bourland’s obvious deficiencies, critics will not give Paul credit; yet, the loser did have amateur experience and 19 professional fights, making him Paul’s most experienced opponent. Bourland was the most popular opponent for Paul.
The question was posed to Paul after the event, asking him if he would have chosen to compete in additional rounds to gain experience for himself and to put on a longer spectacle for the audience.
According to what he said, “He was supposed to give it to me, right?” “This guy has fought 19 times and is well experienced. I suppose I need to really step it up a notch. I am prepared to play in the major leagues.” I have a super-smart mind. Right now, this is my life. As of right now, I am well on my way to being a world champion.
When they read that comment, those who follow boxing attentively are likely to roll their eyes because Paul got out to a late start, and he did not have much experience.
The idea of him competing against Canelo Alvarez, who is still considered a top fighter despite being 33 years old, is being met with ridicule. Alvarez is a future Hall of Famer and the indisputable champion of the 168-pound division.
This does not prevent Paul from pointing the finger of criticism at the Mexican superstar. The amount of money that he stands to make if he is successful in luring Alvarez into the ring is something that he is aware of.
Even if he is unable to do so, you need not get your expectations up because simply mentioning Alvarez’s name will bring him views and likes on social media, which is something he is very good at.
He made the statement, “Canelo, stop ducking.” “I am aware that you are interested in it. While you are representing Mexico, I am representing Puerto Rico. Therefore, Puerto Rico will be competing against Mexico. Canelo is what I want. All the famous names are mine to have. I used to say that I was the public face of the sport. If I were to do more boxing, who would it be? Once again and again, I demonstrate that. Since I have the most viral knockouts, I am the boxer who has the most followers. Nobody can argue against that. I intend to remain here.”
