Jake Paul claims he has been “injured” just days ahead of his boxing return against Ryan Bourland on March 2.
Influencer-turned-boxerJake Paulhas made a huge name for himself in the world of combat sports with wins over former UFC icons such as Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz and even a KO on Tyron Woodley.
On March 2, Jake Paul is set to return to the ring and improve on his record having just recently knocked out Andre August toimprove to 8-1, but there may be a new wrench thrown into the equation.
According to ‘The Problem Child,’ he suffered an injury leading up to the match and it could hurt Paul’s chances at eventuallycompeting for a world title.
Jake Paul reveals he’s “injured” ahead of boxing return
In a newYouTube videodocumenting Paul’s training camp in Puerto Rico, Paul revealed that he’s going into the fight injured.
Although the extent of the injury isn’t known, Bourland holds an impressive 17-2 professional record, so Paul will have quite theuphill battle this Saturday.
Nonetheless, Jake is committed to seeing the fight through. “Doubt me all you want. This is my destiny and I will fulfill it,” he said on X following news of his injury.
Doubt me all you want. This is my destiny and I will fulfill it.https://t.co/voG9dr7IJM
This bout could end up also being his last boxing match for a bit as the influencer looks to make his mark in MMA with hisPFL debut scheduled for later this yearwith no shortage of opponents lined up to face him.
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