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Hasim Rahman Jr. Promises To End Jake Paul, His ‘Facade’ Boxing Career On August 6.

Jake PaulAhead of his high-profile Madison Square Garden showdown against undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul has claimed that he will end the career of the Ohio native on August 6. – describing his still naive tenure in the sport as a “facade”.  Meeting at a press conference this Tuesday evening in New York City, Paul, who […]

Jake Paul

Ahead of his high-profile Madison Square Garden showdown against undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul has claimed that he will end the career of the Ohio native on August 6. – describing his still naive tenure in the sport as a “facade”. 

Meeting at a press conference this Tuesday evening in New York City, Paul, who boasts an unbeaten 5-0 professional record, draws Rahman Jr. – the son of former heavyweight champion, Hasim Rahman, in place of Tommy Fury after the pair’s rescheduled bout was cancelled once again.

Set to meet on August 6. – Paul returns to the squared circle for the first time since December of last year, where he landed career knockout number four with a stunning sixth round knockout success against former UFC welterweight titleholder and two-time opponent, Tyron Woodley.

Enjoying a splendid 2021, Paul defeated Woodley in August with a split decision victory, after he stopped UFC alum and former Bellator and ONE Championship gold holder, Ben Askren with a first round, one-punch knockout in April of that year. 

As for Rahman, the veteran amateur currently holds a 12-1 professional record with six knockout victories, suffered his first professional defeat last time out back in April where he dropped a TKO defeat against James McKenzie Morrison.

Hasim Rahman Jr. vows to end the boxing career of Jake Paul 

Opening up as a betting underdog against Paul, despite his weight and overall size advantage, as well as high-level experience within the sport in both the amateur and professional ranks, Rahman Jr. insists he will end Paul’s career in August – which he described as a “facade”.

“All this BS about going back and forth about the money – I’m going to be the lowest-paid opponent but I’m giving you any credibility, so why shouldn’t I get more? Hasim Rahman Jr. said at today’s press conference. “But I’m not here to negotiate, I’m here to end this facade that he’s calling a career. We’re going to see on August 6. When Jake Paul falls.”

UFC’s Kamaru Usman Wants to Fight Canelo Alvarez: ‘Everyone’s Going to Be Watching’

Kamaru Usman might have a welterweight title defense against Leon Edwards on tap at UFC 278 on Aug. 20, but he’s already looking ahead to a fresh challenge….

Kamaru Usman might have a welterweight title defense against Leon Edwards on tap at UFC 278 on Aug. 20, but he’s already looking ahead to a fresh challenge….

Conor McGregor Labels Jake Paul A ‘Flop’ Amid Talks Of Potential Boxing Showdown

Conor McGregorFormer two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has labelled undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul a “flop” and a “nobody” – as well as questioning the polarizing puncher’s drawing power, amid links to a potential boxing match in the future. McGregor, a former undisputed featherweight and lightweight champion under the UFC’s banner, has been sidelined since July […]

Conor McGregor

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has labelled undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul a “flop” and a “nobody” – as well as questioning the polarizing puncher’s drawing power, amid links to a potential boxing match in the future.

McGregor, a former undisputed featherweight and lightweight champion under the UFC’s banner, has been sidelined since July of last year, headlining UFC 264 against three-time foe and former interim lightweight titleholder, Dustin Poirier.

Suffering a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss, McGregor fractured his left tibia at the end of the opening round against the Louisiana native, and is yet to return to the Octagon since.

UFC president, Dana White recently revealed that the 33-year-old is targeting his return to the promotion either at the end of this year, if not the beginning of the 2023 schedule.

Confirming his plans to return to mixed martial arts competition first and foremost, McGregor has been constantly linked to a slew of boxing matches during his time on the sidelines, including a fight with undefeated YouTuber, Paul.

Conor McGregor questions the pulling power of Jake Paul

Predicting a payday in the region of $75,000,000 to $100,000,000 for a professional clash with McGregor, Paul received the wrath of the Crumlin native, who referred to him as a “flop”.

“(Laughing face emoji) You’ve 2 fights (sic) and done 70k buys,” Conor McGregor tweeted at Jake Paul.

“You are a flop, kid,” Conor McGregor tweeted. “A nobody.” 

Last time out, Paul, the younger brother of fellow content creator, Logan Paul – rematched former UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley – defeating the St. Louis veteran with a crushing December knockout.

Following another failed matchup with Tommy Fury, Paul is expected to share the squared circle with Hasim Rahman Jr. – the son of former heavyweight champion, Hasim Rahman, at an August 6. event at Madison Square Garden.

Jake Paul Eyes Immediate Fight With Nate Diaz: ‘There’s Unsettled Sh*t Talk There’

Jake PaulAhead of his August 6. professional boxing return against Hasim Rahman Jr. at Madison Square Garden, unbeaten puncher, Jake Paul had double-downed on calls for a fight against UFC welterweight veteran, Nate Diaz when the latter completes his contractual obligations with the organization.  Paul, undefeated as a professional boxer boasting a 5-0 record, managed to […]

Jake Paul

Ahead of his August 6. professional boxing return against Hasim Rahman Jr. at Madison Square Garden, unbeaten puncher, Jake Paul had double-downed on calls for a fight against UFC welterweight veteran, Nate Diaz when the latter completes his contractual obligations with the organization. 

Paul, undefeated as a professional boxer boasting a 5-0 record, managed to land a huge knockout win against former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley back in December of last year.

The 25-year-old had previously handed the St. Louis native a close, split decision defeat in August of last year, off the back of a stunning first round knockout success against Ben Askren in April. 

Expected to initially return against his fellow undefeated, Tommy Fury at an August 6. MSG event, Paul has since landed a main event bout against the aforenoted, Rahman Jr. – the son of former heavyweight boxing champion, Hasim Rahman.

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz have been continually linked with a potential fight 

Continually eyeing a fight with the disgruntled UFC veteran, Diaz, Paul insists that a fight with the Stockton fan-favorite is on his mind next, first and foremost, claiming that the duo have unfinished business.

“I think Nate Diaz is first and foremost,” Jake Paul told TMZ Sports. “That’s the one that everyone’s been warning. Everyone knows he (Nate Diaz) only has one or two fights left with the UFC.”

“So, hopefully, when he’s done with that, we can run it back because there’s some unsettled sh*t talk there,” Jake Paul continued. 

Calling for his continued release from his contract with the UFC, Diaz has also recently called for a fight at UFC 277 on July 30. at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Last time out, the one-time lightweight title challenger suffered a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 263 back in June of last year in a five round defeat.