Jake Paul KO's Ryan Bourland in first round with destructive display

03 March 2024 , 02:53

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Jake Paul knocked out Ryan Bourland in the first round of their fight (Image: Getty)

Jake Paul made easy work of Ryan Bourland as he won by first round knockout in his 10th professional fight.

The social media star came into his fight against unknown boxer Bourland having ditched mega-events against big opponents to instead take the traditional path towards his end goal of winning a world title. Paul opened up his fight against Bourland by firing out his jab and check hook.

The red feathers of Paul’s fight shorts, in honour of his nickname ‘The Rooster’, flung threw the air whenever he landed a punch. A right hand from Paul wobbled Bourland just two minutes in but he was able to stay on his feet. Paul was was butchering Bourland against the ropes and mixing up his punches to the body and head.

Bourland was covering up as Paul unloaded a flurry a punches and the referee was taking a close look at the 35-year-old. Bourland fell to his knees just as the referee stepped in, awarding Paul the first round knockout win. “I wanted it to be a little bit longer to give the fans more time but I’m just so happy to be here," Paul said after his win.

"If you’re not first you're last, a little bit of shake and bake, dodged his little punches and put his sorry a** on the floor. That’s how we do it from Ohio. This guy has 19 fights and is super experienced, so I guess we’ve just got to step it up even more. I’m ready for the big leagues, I’m getting sharp and boxing is my life."

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Paul has now won three consecutive fights since suffering his first defeat at the hands of Love Island star Fury mega-fights against big opponents to instead take the traditional path towards his end goal of winning a world title. Paul was in action three times last year as he lost to bitter rival Tommy Fury before picking up wins against UFC legend Nate Diaz and Andre August.

Elsewhere on the Puerto Rico event, Euphoria star Javon 'Wanna' Walton fought to a majority draw in his second professional fight against Joshua Torres. The 17-year-old was booed throughout the fight but had seemingly done enough to win a decision and was surprised when the scorecards were read out after four rounds.

Harry Davies