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Video: Greg Hardy drops and defeats Hasim Rahman Jr

Greg Hardy improves to 2-0 as a professional boxer Former NFL defensive end and UFC veteran Greg Hardy faced Hasim Rahman Jr at Misfits x DAZN Series 3 boxing event on Saturday, November 19, 2022, live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Hardy fought Rahman on the main card of the event, filling in […]

Greg Hardy improves to 2-0 as a professional boxer

Former NFL defensive end and UFC veteran Greg Hardy faced Hasim Rahman Jr at Misfits x DAZN Series 3 boxing event on Saturday, November 19, 2022, live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Hardy fought Rahman on the main card of the event, filling in for former UFC light-heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, who was forced out of the bout with an illness in the days leading up.

This was the second bout of Greg Hardy’s professional boxing career, the first happening last month in October where he KO’d Michael Cook in round two of his debut. Cook was also making his debut that night, but Rahman Jr came into this bout with a professional record of 12-1, and he’s the son of former two-time heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman.

Rahman was last expected to face Jake Paul in August, though that fight fell through and Paul ended up facing former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, also last month in October.

Rahman was able to finally step into the ring tonight however, and the result surprised a lot of people.

The opening round showcased Greg Hardy trying to use his size to his advantage, attempting to corner Rahman, who was able to evade with his superior footwork and land some big shots of his own. Hardy lands some big combinations along the ropes that had Rahman dazed in the second, where he eventually ends up dropping him.

Rahman then lands a thunderous left hand that staggers Hardy at the very end of the round, this really turned into a fight.

Hardy also stuns Rahman in the third round, though he was too tired to really capitalize on it, and he shows a more spirited effort than Rahman in the final three minutes to secure the universal 39-36 scorecard.

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Misfits Boxing 3 Live Results and Highlights: Hardy Decisions Rahman Jr.

Ex-UFC fighter Greg Hardy continued his recent foray into boxing when he stepped in to face Hasim Rahman Jr. on short notice as part of Misfits Boxing 3 on DAZN. Rahman Jr. was originally scheduled to take on another former UFC fighter in Vitor Belfort…

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MMA Twitter Reacts To Greg Hardy vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. Announcement

Greg Hardy is set to step in and face Hasim Rahman Jr in a boxing match. The trend of professional athletes from other sports making their way over to boxing continues. Recently, fans have seen former UFC fighters, footballers, YouTube stars, and more …

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Vitor Belfort out, Hasim Rahman Jr. to face Shannon Briggs or Greg Hardy

The boxing fight between Vitor Belfort and Hasim Rahman Jr. has been canceled. The MMA legend Belfort tested positive for COVID and is not allowed to compete. Boxing Scene first reported: “Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort has fallen ill and is no longer able to proceed with a planned showdown against Las Vegas’ Rahman Jr.” […]

The boxing fight between Vitor Belfort and Hasim Rahman Jr. has been canceled. The MMA legend Belfort tested positive for COVID and is not allowed to compete.

Boxing Scene first reported:

“Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort has fallen ill and is no longer able to proceed with a planned showdown against Las Vegas’ Rahman Jr.”

When the news broke, Rahman Jr. said on Twitter:

“Prayers up for [Vitor Belfort] get well soon Champ. Inshallah I’ll take care of business Saturday and we can make it happen ‘23. @DAZNBoxing @MisfitsBoxing … Y’all gonna LOVE this new opponent. Misfits Series 003 DONT BLINK!”

Vitor Belfort’s replacement?

Action has quickly been executed to find a replacement for the Brazilian Vitor Belfort in this boxing bout. Boxing Scene reported that Hasim Rahman Jr. will be facing either Shannon Briggs or Greg Hardy.

Briggs is a former boxing heavyweight lineal champion. He last fought professionally in 2016. At one point he held the WBA boxing heavyweight championship.

Greg Hardy was a former NFL player who made waves in the UFC’s heavyweight division. As an MMA fighter, Hardy earned a record of 7-5 professionally. At the end of his UFC contract, he was not re-signed. As a free agent, he participated in a boxing match earlier in 2022 winning by TKO. Additionally, he signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Hasim Rahman Jr. fought earlier this year for the WBC heavyweight title, this was his first professional loss as a boxer.

At the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, Hasim Rahman Jr. needs a replacement for Vitor Belfort. This fight event is booked for this weekend on November 19.

Vitor Belfort and Hasim Rahman Jr. show great respect to each other ahead of boxing match: “Test myself against a legend.”

November 19 will host a showdown between heavyweight boxer Hasim Rahman Jr. and MMA legend Vitor Belfort. The two will have an exhibition boxing face-off as the headlining fight of MF & DAZN: X SERIES 003. Brazil’s Vitor Belfort was a phenom in MMA, winning the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament at just the age of […]

Brazil’s Vitor Belfort was a phenom in MMA, winning the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament at just the age of 19, he is still the youngest tournament champion in UFC history. The Brazilian athlete would later capture the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship as well. Belfort was notable for his hand speed and power, having won nearly 70% of his career fight by way of KO/TKO. In his storied professional career, Belfort fought a massive list of notable fighters including Lyoto Machida, Anderson Silva, Randy Couture, Jon Jones, Dan Henderson, Michael Bisping, Rich Franklin, Alistair Overeem, Chuck Liddell, Kazushi Sakuraba, Wanderlei Silva, among many others.

Belfort has not fought in MMA since 2018. In a 2021 exhibition boxing match, the Brazilian striker earned a first-round TKO win over Evander Holyfield who was in his late 50s at the time.

Hasim Rahman Jr. is a 31-year-old professional boxer who is just coming off a losing bid in his match to capture the vacant WBC-USNBC heavyweight title earlier in 2022.

Respect between Vitor Belfort and Hasim Rahman Jr.

During a media call, Vitor Belfort and Hasim Rahman Jr. showed a tremendous amount of respect for one another. Rahman Jr. said of Vitor Belfort:

“It’s an amazing event. I’m excited to be a part of it and to especially test myself against a legend. This is a former UFC champion, a Brazilian Olympic alternate in boxing, a true martial artist and competitor; I’m ready to prove why he speaks so highly of me. He’s been at the top of a bill before, the main event, he’s done it all. I’m here to take advantage of these opportunities and I’m happy to show people why I’m one of the most dangerous people in combat sports. Period.” [Transcript Courtest of Britishboxingnews]

Vitor Belfort responded in kind with:

“This is legendary. For me, martial arts is something I’ve always grown up doing so I’ve never been able to do both. Now I’m fighting one of the best prodigies in boxing and I’m very excited for it.”

Even though this may be booked as an exhibition, both fighters have been training at maximum ability and will be seeking the knockout win. Rahman Jr. finished by saying:

“We already know what he is, what he does, what his strengths are, and there’s nothing hungrier than a wounded lion that’s still hungry like him. He’s been at the top of this sport, but it’s time for a new king.”

Jon Jones Among Hasim Rahman Jr.’s Callout List

Jon Jones has been named on a list of potential opponents for Hasim Rahman Jr by the man himself. The boxer, who recently shot to fame following an agreed but ultimately failed attempt at fighting internet sensation turned knockout artist (come on guys…

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