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Jake Paul needed less than three minutes to dispatch an overmatched opponent in Ryan Bourland as the social influencer turned boxer delivered another first-round knockout.

In what was touted as his toughest matchup to date, Paul essentially teed off on Bourland, who had only fought one time in the past five years but held a 17-2 record overall in his career. Paul established his jab early but Bourland offered almost nothing in return as he barely tossed out a few punches and decided to play defense instead.

That didn’t help matters much either as Paul kept slipping through to land his shots including a couple of punishing body blows that had Bourland on his heels. Paul stayed in pursuit until he trapped Bourland against the ropes and just started unloaded a barrage of shots in succession.

With Bourland covering up, Paul felt no fear of reprisal and he just blasted away with punches until his opponent finally crumbled with the referee rushing in to rescue him from further harm.

The end came at 2:37 in the opening round.

“I wanted it to be a little bit longer to give the fans some more time,” Paul said afterwards before channeling his best Ricky Bobby impression. “I couldn’t have done it without my team and like I was telling you backstage, if you’re not first you’re last. That’s just plain and simple. A little bit of shake and bake. Dodged his little punches and put his sorry ass on the floor. That’s just how we do it from Ohio.”

Paul addressed the lack of response he got from Bourland in those early exchanges as he kept launching combinations but his opponent was doing almost nothing in return.

“He was supposed to give it to me,” Paul said. “This guy has 19 fights, he was super experienced. I guess we have to step it up even way more. I’m ready. I’m ready for the big leagues.

“Hey ‘Canelo’ [Alvarez] stop ducking, I know you want it. It’s Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. I want ‘Canelo.’ I want all the biggest names. I’m the face of the sport. Who’s doing for boxing more than me? I keep on proving myself time and time again. The most followed boxer. The most viral KO’s period. That’s just facts. I’m here to stay. I’m a staple in this game. I really want all the smoke so whoever’s out there, let’s get it popping.”

It seems highly unlikely that Paul will land a fight with Alvarez but what exactly could be next for him?

Paul says his goal remains the same and that’s becoming a world champion so he’s determined to continue facing better and better competition.

That said, the 27-year-old star remains open to all offers — including potential fights against bigger names like he’s faced in the past such as Nick Diaz or Anderson Silva or perhaps another social influencer — but his main priority will still be more experienced boxers.

“We’ll see [who’s next],” Paul said. “It’s back to the drawing board. I don’t want to give anybody the attention because a lot of these guys don’t want to sign the contract, especially when I keep on doing s*** like this to all my opponents.

“I’m on the path to world champion. I want to keep on fighting tougher fights. If a money fight pops up, I’ll take it because those are fun. But for now I’m staying on the path of fighting real fighters and increasing the level of opposition.”

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Jake Paul scored a first-round knockout over Ryan Bourland in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday.  It’s was his second first-round knockout in a row.  

Paul has focused on facing actual boxers instead of retired mixed martial artists over the last year.  Bourland was a former Golden Gloves champion with 19 previous fights.  After the win, Paul said that he needed to step up his competition and called out boxing legend Canelo Alvarez.  

“I mean, he (Bourland) was supposed to give it to me.  Right?  This guy had 19 fights.  He’s super experienced, so I guess we’ve got to step it up even way more,” Paul said following Saturday’s knockout win.  

“I’m ready for the big leagues.  I’m getting sharp.  This is my life now, and like I said, I’m on the road to world champion,” Paul continued.  “Canelo.  Stop ducking.  I know you want it.  I know you want it, and I’m repping Puerto Rico.  You’re repping Mexico, so it’s Puerto Rico versus Mexico.  I want Canelo.  I want all the biggest names.”

Paul then told the crowd that he’s the face of boxing and is doing more for the sport than anyone else.  The crowd booed in response.  

“I’m the face of this sport.  Truly.  Who is doing more for boxing than me,” he said.  “I keep on proving myself time and time again.  The most followed boxer.  The most viral KOs.  Period.  And that’s just facts.  Nobody can deny that.  I’m here to stay.  I’m a staple in this game.  I really want all the smoke, so whoever is out there let’s get it poppin.”     

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Watch Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland full fight video highlights from their co-main event showdown Sunday night, courtesy of multiple outlets.

Paul vs. Bourland took place March 2 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jake Paul (9-1) and Ryan Bourland (17-3) squared off in the the co-main event clash. The fight aired live on DAZN.

Catch all the video highlights below.

For more on Ryan vs. Bourland, check out the live blog below from MMA Fighting.

Well, Jake Paul could not be more relaxed. He kicks us off by reciting Ricky Bobby quotes with a faux Southern drawl. Methinks he does not respect this man’s skills very much. Jermaine Paul is the singer for tonight’s National Anthem — and the microphone doesn’t work for the first half of it. Lovely start. And here comes Ryan Bourland. Maybe I’m just projecting, but this man does not look confident. And here comes Paul, dressed in complete rooster regalia. “El Gallo de Dorado” indeed. This Puerto Rican crowd loves it.

Round 1: Referee Luis Pabon is our third man in the ring. Bourland may not have the physique of an Adonis but he is fired up. They touch ‘em up and we’re off. Paul snaps off a series of jabs, splitting the guard of Bourland. Jab to the body by Paul. Three-piece combo by Paul. He’s already sitting down on these shots. Paul goes back to the body, then snaps Bourland’s head back with a double jab. Huge right hand connects for Paul! Paul swarms with punches! Bourland is badly hurt! Paul unloads against the ropes! Paul fires off more shots to the body then cracks Bourland square in the jaw! Paul is pummeling him! This is over. Totally overwhelmed him.

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“Cigano” is a champion again!

Former UFC champion Junior Dos Santos became the inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Heavyweight champion earlier tonight (Sat., Mar. 2, 2024) at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 LIVE on KICK from inside Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., when he knocked out Alan Blecher in the second round.

The first round between JDS and Belcher was competitive with both fighters landing shots throughout the round, but by the end of the round Belcher was bloodied, and JDS had his nose broken.
The second round was when the fight started to turn, and JDS showed that at age 40 he still is a force. JDS eventually landed a left hand as Belcher was returning to his feet, which dropped him, and JDS swarmed him with ground and pound to stop the fight.

Check out the video highlights below:

“Cigano” has two potential opponents for his first title defense: Chase Sherman, who won via brutal knockout in the co-main event (highlights), and Roy Nelson, who was robbed against Belcher last year.

JDS is riding a two-fight win streak since his brutal four-fight losing streak that sent him packing from the UFC in 2020 and is 2-0 in bareknuckle competition.

Belcher, 39, suffers his first defeat since his loss to Michael Bisping way back in 2013. Belcher went 5-0 in bareknuckle competition, winning the BKFC Heavyweight title in 2023.

For complete Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 results, coverage, and highlights, click HERE.

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