Jake Paul’s promoter duties supersede his glory-seeking tonight (Sat., March 2, 2024) when star client, Amanda Serrano, defends her Featherweight belts against Nina Meinke in “The Real Deal’s” native Puerto Rico.
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland below. The DAZN broadcast (watch it here) kicks off at 7 p.m. ET, with Paul and Bourland likely to make the walk around 9 p.m. ET. Bet on boxing at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Paul, for his part, battles 10-year veteran Ryan Bourland in the co-feature. This marks his second consecutive fight against a career boxer, having previously smoked Andre August in Dec. 2023.
The evening’s other major attraction sees WBO Light Flyweight champion, Jonathan “Bomba” Rodriguez — who saw illness scrap a long-awaited unification clash with division kingpin, Kenshiro Teraji — take on mandatory challenger, Rene Santiago, in his first fight since 2022.
Serrano Vs. Meinke Quick Results:
Amanda Serrano vs. Nina MeinkeCANCELED
Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland — Paul def. Bourland by TKO at 2:37 of Round One
Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Rene Santiago — Gonzalez def. Santiago by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 117-111)
Javon Walton vs. Joshua Torres — Majority draw (no winner)
Paul Vs. Bourland Round-By-Round Updates:
Cruiserweight: Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland
Round one: Paul circling and pumping his jab. Looking for the check hook. Couple body shots land for him. Double jab to body shot. Bourland tries to force his way inside and gets clinched. More solid jabs by Paul. Halfway through. Three-piece combo. He backs Bourland to the corner and cracks him with an overhand right that visibly hurts him. Paul stalking, letting his hands go as Bourland retreats. Body shots, 1-2 against the ropes. Paul corners him and tees off as Bourland slowly folds, sending the ref into action.
Final result: Paul def. Bourland by TKO
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