Jake Paul’s first-round TKO over Ryan Borland on Saturday night was a hot topic on social media, and the YouTube star-turned-pro boxer received plenty of criticism.
Former NFL star Le’Veon Bell and former interim WBC lightweight champion Ryan Garcia were among them.
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Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Ryan Borland by TKO in the first round of their cruiserweight bout at Coliseo de Puerto Rico on March 2, 2024 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. (Albero/Getty Images)
Bell, who previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets, wrote in X that Paul should at least be able to play against someone who knows “how to defend himself.”
“Lol bra this is hilarious,” Bell wrote. “I don’t even care if he decides to fight me or not. He should actually fight someone who knows how to defend himself.”
Garcia, who is preparing to fight Devin Haney for the WBC super lightweight title, said he is prepared to call an end to Paul’s entire career.
“Okay, we’ve got to do this! We’re done with Jake Paul’s boxing,” Garcia added to X. — You! Please attack my team. ”
Ryan Garcia arrives at Avalon Hollywood & Bardo in Los Angeles on February 29, 2024. (Chris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)
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Paul responded to Garcia’s challenge in the post-match press conference.
“Ryan, I love you, you know that brother, but you need to relax,” Paul said. “You look like you’re losing your mind. You look thirsty and desperate. . . . All I’m saying is, just calm down. If you want to fight, that’s it for me. It’s a light job. You don’t have the use of your legs, you just need physical strength.” You were in the fight, and I’m a better boxer than you. ”
Paul called up Canelo Alvarez after his win against Borland.
“Hey, Canelo, stop squatting, I know you want to,” he said.
Jake Paul punches Ryan Borland on March 2, 2024 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. (Albero/Getty Images)
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It was Paul’s ninth win in 10 professional fights, his last two both coming against fellow boxers after fights against mixed martial artists like Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva. Ta. His only loss was to Tommy Fury, Tyson’s younger brother.
FOX News’ Ryan Mollick contributed to this report.
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