Jake Paul KO’s Ryan Bourland in Round 1 (Video)

Jake Paul returns to the squared circle this evening for an eight-round cruiserweight boxing match with fellow American Ryan Bourland.

The event, which airs exclusively on DAZN, is headlined by a bout between Amanda Serrano and Nina Meinke for the unified featherweight world championship.

Paul vs. Bourland serves as the co-main event live from Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in Suan Juan, Puerto Rico.

Jake Paul (8-1) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a nasty first-round knockout victory over Andre August this past December. Prior to that, ‘The Problem Child’ was coming off a unanimous decision victory over UFC legend Nate Diaz. Paul’s lone career loss came prior to the Diaz win, when he dropped a split decision to Tommy Fury.

Meanwhile, Ryan Bourland (17-2) has fought in 19 professional bouts, winning 17 of them (6 by way of knockout). The 35-year-old will enter tonight’s contest boasting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent being a TKO victory over Santario Martin.

Round one begins Jake Paul rushes forward and lands a jab. He continues to paw away as Bourland looks to find a route inside. Paul with a pair of good jabs. Ryan swings and misses with a combination. ‘The Problem Child’ with a big combination. He lands a nice check hook. A big combination from Paul and now Bourland is rocked. He is wobbling but still on his feet. Jake Paul continues to put on the pressure. He lands a big combination and then an uppercut. Paul is all over him. Punches on punches here. This one is all over as Ryan Bourland finally hits the deck.

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Official Result: Jake Paul def. Ryan Bourland via TKO in Round 1

Who would you like to see Paul fight next following his TKO victory over Bourland this evening in Suan Juan, Puerto Rico?