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Jake Paul shuts down rumored fight with Tony Ferguson in MMA bow: ‘I don’t want to see him go out like that’

Jake Paul shuts down MMA debut fight with Tony Ferguson I don't want to see him go out like thatAmid links to an expected professional mixed martial arts debut later this annum, off the back of his ninth…

Jake Paul shuts down MMA debut fight with Tony Ferguson I don't want to see him go out like that

Amid links to an expected professional mixed martial arts debut later this annum, off the back of his ninth professional boxing win over the course of last weekend, Jake Paul has immediately shut the door on a potential debut against former interim UFC lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson. 

Paul, who improved to 9-1 as a professional boxer over the course of last weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico, turned in a blistering opening round TKO win over the returning former Golden Gloves winner, Ryan Bourland. 

The victory came as Ohio native, Paul’s third consecutively, following a December knockout of Andre Auguse, and a decision win over former UFC star, Nate Diaz back in August of last year in the Stockton native’s professional boxing debut. 

Jake Paul vetos Tony Ferguson fight in MMA debut

And penning a multi-fight deal with the Peter Murray-led PFL (Professional Fighters League) last year ahead of an expected mixed martial arts with the North American-based organization, Paul has immediately stopped talk of a potential fight with the faltering Ferguson – claiming he would hate to see the Oxnard native “go out” against him.

“Anyone who can get out of their [UFC] contract, I’ll fight,” Jake Paul told assembled media after his win over the weekend. “That’s easy work, as far as I am concerned. I do want to do a PFL MMA match – it just has to be the right opponent. But Nate (Diaz) did duck my $15,000,000 offer, so we’ll see who else is on the chopping block.

“Tony Ferguson? He said he wanted to fight? I don’t want to see him go out like that – that would be sad,” Jake Paul explained. “He’s a great guy. We don’t want that for Tony.” 

In the midst of a record-setting seven-fight losing skid inside the Octagon, The Ultimate Fighter victor and former interim lightweight kingpin, Ferguson most recently dropped a decision loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 back in December.

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Jake Paul scores emphatic first round TKO against overmatched Ryan Bourland, calls out Canelo Alvarez – Highlights

Jake Paul lands first round TKO win over Ryan Bourland calls out Canelo Alvarez HighlightsImproving his professional record to 9-1 as a professional over the course of ten outings to the squared circle,…

Jake Paul lands first round TKO win over Ryan Bourland calls out Canelo Alvarez Highlights

Improving his professional record to 9-1 as a professional over the course of ten outings to the squared circle, polarizing puncher, Jake Paul made incredibly short work of the equally overmatched, Ryan Bourland tonight in San Juan, Puerto Rico — stopping the former Golden Gloves winner with a dominant opening round TKO in their co-main event clash.

Paul, who now rides a run of three consecutive victories, turned in a dominant and completely lopsided win over Noth Dakota native, Bourland in their cruiserweight pairing — with the latter returning to the ring for the first time in two years — following a four year lay-off prior to his comeback.

Fresh from a decision win over UFC alum, Nate Diaz, Ohio native, Paul had landed a first round KO win over Andre August back in December of last year, and scoring his sixth career knockout win, the social media influence overwhelmed Bourland from start to finish before the end of their first round bout.

Wobbling the veteran against the ring ropes, Jake Paul unloaded with a slew of body strikes and hooks upstairs against his compatrior, eventually forcing a stoppage and turning in a first round TKO success.

And following his victory, Paul echoed calls for a future fight with current super middleweight world champion, Canelo Alvarez.

Below, catch the highlights from Jake Paul’s first round win over Ryan Bourland

Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debut

Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debutWatching on from fighter row in the Middle East over the course of last weekend, former UFC heavyweight champion,…

Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debut

Watching on from fighter row in the Middle East over the course of last weekend, former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou took in a stunning performance from Brazilian powerhouse, Renan Ferreira as the veteran toppled Ryan Bader inside just 21 seconds in Riyadh. And expected to fight the 34-year-old in his PFL debut, Ngannou has opened as a significant betting favorite to beat the Brazilian if they share the SmartCage.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight titleholder under the UFC banner, has been sidelined from professional mixed martial arts competition since the start of 2022. On that occasion, Francis Ngannou would hand then-interim champion, Ciryl Gane his first professional blemish in the form of a title unification loss in a decision success.

And slated to make his sophomore outing in the squared circle next weekend in Saudi Arabia, Batié knockout artist, Ngannou takes on former two-time world champion, Anthony Joshua in his second professional boxing match.

Francis Ngannou opens as betting favorite against Renan Ferreira

Expected to draw Brazilian veteran, Ferreira in his first outing under the Peter Murray-led PFL banner before the close of the year, however, Ngannou has landed stunning -750 betting favorite odds to beat the former if they fight – who is a current +525 betting underdog.

With the promotion set to host a card in ‘Sin City’ prior to April’s blockbuster UFC 300 card, fans and punters will not only get the chance to bet on Francis Ngannou’s prospective debut against Renan Ferreira in the PFL, but with www.sweepstakescasino.com – fans can also avail of all their favorite casino games and slots ahead of what promises to be one of the most memorable periods in combat sports antiquity. 

Making his professional boxing debut back in August of last year, Cameroonian heavyweight, Francis Ngannou almost turned in one of the greatest upset wins in the history of sports altogether, landing a stunning knockdown on unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury en route to a controversial split decision loss in the Middle East. 

And confirmed as the next opponent for the victor of the above-mentioned superfight-billed meeting of former UFC contender, Bader, and Ferreira, Ngannou is all but set to fight the Brazilian before the close of the year – regardless of the outcome of his boxing match with Watford native, Joshua next weekend in his return to Riyadh. 

Likely flying under the radar to a slew of mixed martial arts fans, 19-fight professional veteran, Ferreira has notably shared the PFL SmartCage with former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum back in 2021 in an eventual official ‘No Contest’ after initially landing a TKO win over his compatriot. 

During his final string of fights under the scrutiny of the Dana White-led, Francis Ngannou would turn in a stunning rematch win over former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic to win the divisional crown with a brutal KO, adding to a run of victories against the likes of Curtis Blaydes, Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez, and incoming headliner, Jairzinho Rozenstruik before his unceremonious departure from the Octagon. 

Video – Jake Paul faces off with Ryan Bourland for the first time ahead of boxing fight in Puerto Rico

Jake Paul faces off with Ryan Bourland for the first time ahead of Puerto Rico boxing match this weekendOutspoken professional boxer, Jake Paul came face-to-face with incoming foe, Ryan Bourland for the first time this weekend, as…

Jake Paul faces off with Ryan Bourland for the first time ahead of Puerto Rico boxing match this weekend

Outspoken professional boxer, Jake Paul came face-to-face with incoming foe, Ryan Bourland for the first time this weekend, as he draws the 17-2 fighter this weekend in his return to the squared circle in San Juan, Puerto Rico – as the pair meet at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Paul, 27, is slated to make his tenth professional walk to the ring this weekend, as he features in his residency in Puerto Rico, following a recent knockout win over Andre August in the first round of their December boxing match in Orlando, Florida.

Jake Paul looks to lodge his ninth professional win this weekend

Attempting to turn in his third straight win as he takes on Bourland – who has fought just once since his 2018, Paul had recorded a decision win over former UFC lightweight title challenger, Nate Diaz in The Ultimate Fighter winner’s first outing in professional boxing last summer in Texas. 

And drawing Bourland this weekend in San Juan, Paul came face-to-face with the former Golden Gloves champion this week – engaging in a rather cordial meeting posted on the Ohio native’s official YouTube channel.

Also set to feature on the card in Puerto Rico, world champion professional boxing star, Amanda Serrano takes main event honors above Paul, as she takes on German featherweight title challenger, Nina Meinke. 

Linked with a potential move to professional mixed martial arts later this year, Paul penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters Leauge) late last year – and has been the subject of multiple callouts in the last year from a slew of contenders and mixed martial arts stars. 

Who wins this weekend in San Juan: Jake Paul or Ryan Bourland?

Francis Ngannou scoffs at Jon Jones’ prediction of easy win over him: ‘In your dreams, you’re fat’

Francis Ngannou scoffs at Jon Jones' prediction of easy win over him in your dreams you're fatFormer undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has scoffed at arch-rival, Jon Jones’ prediction of a dominant win over…

Francis Ngannou scoffs at Jon Jones' prediction of easy win over him in your dreams you're fat

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has scoffed at arch-rival, Jon Jones’ prediction of a dominant win over him if they ever share a cage in the future – pointing fun at the Rochester native’s recent gain in weight since his heavyweight ascension.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion titleholder under the Dana White-led banner, has been sidelined from mixed martial arts competition since January 2022, most recently unifying the divisional titles with a unanimous decision win over the then-unbeaten, Ciryl Gane.

And making a move to the Peter Murray-led PFL (Professional Fighters League) last year, Ngannou was in attendance alongside Mike Tyson during last night’s PFL vs. Bellator: Champs event in the Middle East – which was also attended by former duel-weight UFC champion, Jones.

Once more pressed on a potential future super fight with Ngannou, Jones claimed he would beat the trio of expected next foe, Stipe Miocic, and current interim champion, Tom Aspinall – as well as the aforenoted Batié native. 

Francis Ngannou pokes fun at bitter enemy, Jon Jones

And with cameras panning over to catch Francis Ngannou’s reaction to Jones’ claim, the Cameroonian was spotted saying “In your dreams, you’re f*cking fat.”

Making his professional boxing debut back in August of last year, Ngannou fought to a controversial split decision loss to unbeaten incumbent WBC heavyweight gold holder, Tyson Fury in Riyadh, dropping the British fighter early in their 12 round showdown.

And set to make his sophomore outing inside the squared circle next month, Ngannou takes on former two-time heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua in a return to Saudi Arabia.

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