Jake Paul has made a name for himself in the world of YouTube boxing, attracting a large following.
His upcoming fight against Ryan Bourland will mark his debut on an undercard, and fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated bout and the purse it comes with.
What is the prize money for the Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight?
Through his boxing career, Jake Paul faced only one defeat at the hands of Tommy Fury in February 2023.
His upcoming match against Bourland, a former Golden Gloves champion and junior Olympic boxer, who transitioned from boxing to working on oil rigs in 2018, holds a record of 17-2.
While many believe Paul is motivated by money, this time he emphasizes that he is fighting for experience and will donate his earnings to charity.
Paul shared on Instagram: “I’m fighting for experience, not for the money, and to show my love for this beautiful island (Puerto Rico), I’ll be donating my entire fight purse from this event to my non-profit Boxing Bullies to help renovate gyms across Puerto Rico.”
On the other hand, Bourland’s official purse amount remains undisclosed.
When is the Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight?
The clash between Jake Paul and Ryan Bourland is scheduled for the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s featherweight bout against Nina Meinke on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
The event will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan and will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Fans can expect the ring-walks for Paul and Bourland to begin at approximately 3am UK time on Sunday morning, and 10pm ET on Saturday night.
The main card is scheduled to kick off at 12am GMT in the UK and 7pm ET in the US.
Here is the lineup for all the fights set to take place in Puerto Rico:
- MAIN EVENT: Amanda Serrano vs Nina Meinke — for the IBF, WBO, WBA, and IBO Women’s Featherweight titles
- Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland
- Jonathan Gonzalez vs Rene Santiago — for the WBO light-flyweight title
- Christopher Diaz vs Headley Scott
- Pedro Marquez Medina vs Brandon Valdes
- Elijah Flores vs Alejandro Munera
- Krystal Rosado-Ortiz vs Gloria Munguilla
- Javon Walton vs Joshua Torres
Discussing his fight against the Problem Child, Bourland remarked: “Jake Paul steps into the ring with his social media clout, but let’s not mistake followers for experience or skill.
“While he’s been busy chasing likes, I’ve been honing my craft for years, stepping into the ring and beating real boxers.
“On Saturday, March 2, I will shock the world and put an end to Jake Paul’s boxing career.”
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How can you watch the Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight?
The Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK and the US as part of your subscription.
Viewers can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, entitling them to a year of action.
An alternative option is a flexible pass, priced at £19.99 a month, with the freedom to cancel at any time.
Additionally, there is an annual upfront payment of £99.99, which offers the most cost-effective option.
Those interested can also stream the fight live on their mobile or tablet device using the DAZN app.
DAZN 1 HD is available on Sky channel 429.
Has Jake Paul fought Ryan Bourland before?
Youtuber-turned-boxer Paul boasts an 8-1 record, with five knockouts under his belt.
He has not previously faced Bourland in the ring.
Expressing his intentions in the fight announcement, Paul stated: “The goal is simple, build the skillset to become world champion.
