“Bro fighting a part time Home Depot worker” – Combat sports fans DESTROYS Jake Paul’s selection of new opponent for March boxing bout

YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul revealed his opponent for his upcoming battle on March 2 in Puerto Rico. This has caused a stir in the boxing community. The social media celebrity, known for his unusual entrance into boxing, will compete against Ryan Bourland. Bourland is a veteran but relatively unknown cruiserweight boxer from North Dakota.

Paul took to Twitter to announce his fight against Bourland. His March opponent was unknown until then, as only the fight date was revealed. This is what he said on X when announcing his fight:

The goal is simple, build the skillset to become world champion. Next up is a guy who has twice as many professional fights under his belt than I do. Ryan “The Rhino” Bourland.

Jake Paul via X

Ryan Bourland, 35, has 17 wins and two defeats, including six knockouts. In comparison, Jake Paul, 27, has a record of 8 victories and one defeat, including five knockouts. This demonstrates a substantial gap in their professional boxing careers.

The cruiserweight match will go eight rounds and will be televised live on DAZN. Jake Paul, known for his social media influence, is ready to prove himself against a more experienced opponent.

Fight fans react to Jake Paul announcing his opponent

Jake Paul announced his opponent for his upcoming boxing match on March 2 in Puerto Rico. Ryan Bourland is a relatively unknown yet experienced boxer hailing from North Dakota. This has prompted a rush of comments from boxing fans.

Reactions flooded in on social media platforms, especially Twitter. Some fans praised Ryan Bourland as a more credible opponent, recognizing Jake Paul’s increased competitiveness. However, several supporters questioned the authenticity of Paul’s opponents and the matchmaking method. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

Fans’ reactions add to the excitement and expectation around Paul’s unorthodox boxing career. It is unknown if boxing fans will see the fight as a true test of skill for Jake Paul. The debate comparing true skill and showmanship remains an important element of the changing narrative of celebrity boxing.

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