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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.

Do you believe Jon Jones ever fights Francis Ngannou?

Renan Ferreira Calls Out Francis Ngannou for PFL Fight After KO Win vs. Ryan Bader

Renan Ferreira has his sights set on a bout with Francis Ngannou. Following his win over Ryan Bader on Saturday in the main event at PFL vs. Bellator at…

Renan Ferreira has his sights set on a bout with Francis Ngannou. Following his win over Ryan Bader on Saturday in the main event at PFL vs. Bellator at…

Breaking – Francis Ngannou set to make PFL debut against Ryan Bader – Renan Ferreira winner later this year

Francis Ngannou set to make PFL debut against Ryan Bader - Renan Ferreira winner later this yearFormer undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is slated to make his first walk in mixed martial arts later…

Francis Ngannou set to make PFL debut against Ryan Bader - Renan Ferreira winner later this year

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is slated to make his first walk in mixed martial arts later this year, as well as his first outing under the banner of the PFL (Professional Fighters League) since last year’s signing, with a bout against the victor of this weekend’s superfight between Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira set to meet the Cameroonian.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the Dana White-led UFC banner, is also set to make his sophomore outing in the boxing ring next month in a return to the Middle East, taking on former two-time heavyweight titleholder, Anthony Joshua in the pair’s Saudi Arabia showdown.

The outing will mark Francis Ngannou’s return to competition, following a decision loss to unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury back in August of last year – with the former managing to even score devastating knockdown on the Morecambe native early into the 12 round back-and-forth. 

Francis Ngannou is in line for his PFL bow

And with speculation continually mounting regarding Ngannou’s first outing under the Peter Murray-led PFL banner, confirmation from the organization tonight has revealed the Batié knockout artist will take on either Bader or the aforenoted, Ferreira – with the duo squaring off in a monstrous heavyweight title fight at a Bellator MMA vs. PFL event. 

“BREAKING NEWS: HEAVY STAKES for Saturday Night,” PFL posted on their official X account. “@Francis_Ngannou will face the winner of the Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader bout. #PFLvsBellator”

Yet to feature in mixed martial arts since UFC 270 back in January 2022, Ngannou most recently successfully unified the promotion’s titles with a heavyweight win over the then-unbeaten, Ciryl Gane in a decision victory over the former interim champion. 

Ngannou would depart the promotion in January of last year, before inking a multi-year deal with the PFL. 

Do you expect Francis Ngannou to land similar successes in the PFL?

Francis Ngannou to Fight Winner of Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader PFL Bout

The Professional Fighters League announced Thursday that the winner of Saturday’s heavyweight bout between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader will go on to face…

The Professional Fighters League announced Thursday that the winner of Saturday’s heavyweight bout between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader will go on to face…