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Sophie Rain Stunned as Boxing Prospect Jahmal Harvey Delivers Brutal Viral KO

Boxing prospect Jahmal Harvey made a serious impression with a spectacular one-punch knockout that left Jake Paul and OnlyFans stars Sophie Rain and Amber Fields stunned at ringside.

The 23-year-old featherweight, who joined Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions after competing at the 2024 Olympics, went viral in August after flattening Hammet Keb with a devastating right hand in the second round. The finish turned heads in the arena, with Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer and promoter, among those impressed by the explosive display.

Harvey told SunSport he could hear the reaction from ringside but had not seen the celebrities losing their composure. “I didn’t see them going crazy. I heard a lot going on, though. It was ecstatic in there,” he said.

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For Harvey, however, the aftermath mattered as much as the knockout itself. While the finish was decisive, he said he was relieved to see Keb recover, get back to his feet and leave the ring under his own power. He also acknowledged the personal stakes involved in professional boxing, pointing out that fighters put their health on the line to provide for their families.

Paul was sufficiently impressed to award Harvey a Fighter of the Night bonus. According to Harvey, the promoter congratulated him on the performance, recognising the kind of dramatic finish that has become a major attraction in modern boxing.

Rather than splash out on the unexpected payday, Harvey says he has put the money aside. The young fighter understands that a promising career can change overnight through injury or defeat, making financial discipline essential in a sport where future earnings are never guaranteed.

“I put it to good use. It’s still in good use. It’s getting saved up,” he said, explaining why he prefers to think about the long game rather than celebrate every payday.

Harvey is now preparing for his sixth professional outing, facing Pedro Castaneda in Chicago. He believes staying active and avoiding lengthy breaks between fights has helped him develop with each appearance, keeping him sharp and allowing him to build momentum as his professional career gathers pace.

Last modified: October 13, 2026

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