The August 6 clash between Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr. scheduled at Madison Square Garden will no longer take place due to Rahman’s weight issues.
Showtime Sports and Most Valuable Promotions announced the decision on Saturday night In a statement documenting the fighter’s inability to meet the contracted weight limit for the bout. He will face Rahman Jr., son of champion Hashim Rahman.
Shortly after the announcement, Paul shared a video on Twitter explaining the situation and his thoughts on losing his second opponent in just over a month. The Youtuber turned boxer even declared that both Rahman and Fury were scared to face him with his MSG.
“This is no joke. I’m devastated, I can’t believe it,” said Paul. “This is another case of professional boxers like Tommy Fury being afraid to fight me. Clearly these guys I was looking for weren’t professional to work with and this guy didn’t want to be in the ring with me.
The fighter signed the contract on July 5 with a maximum weight of 200 pounds, according to MVP’s statement. Rahman agreed to submit a weight check after weighing in at 216 pounds on July 7. He then submitted a report on Friday showing he had lost only one pound in 24 days. Did. The promotion claimed that the weight check was agreed to assure Rahman “not lose more than 10% of his body weight in the four weeks leading up to the fight,” and that the MVP was “not done in good faith.” No,’ he said.
As a result of Friday’s update, the New York State Athletic Commission has declared that no fights under 205 pounds will be sanctioned. MVP said Paul agreed to move forward. The promotion said it had submitted a new contract to Rahman’s promoter. Limit and impose severe penalties for failing to gain weight. However, upon receiving the contract on Saturday morning, Camp informed the MVP “for the first time” that the 31-year-old was expected to enter the match at £215, leading to the cancellation after Rahman threatened to withdraw. match unless a new weight is agreed.
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“MVP and Jake Paul will not reward anyone who acts in such a deceptive and calculated manner. This forced result will affect Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano and all other fighters on this card who have been training tirelessly over the past few months for this event. I have to take responsibility for Hasim Rahman Jr.’s lack of professionalism.”
Paul also extended his apology to fans, Serrano, and other fighters on the card.
“Thank you for your hard work. I’m sorry.” Said“Amanda Serrano, I know you’ve been working hard. Ashton Silve, I know you’ve been working hard. This is ridiculous, there’s nothing I can do.” I apologize to my fans and will be back one day.”
Paul has a 5-0 record as a professional boxer, including four knockouts. He hasn’t fought since December when he knocked out former UFC champion Tyrone Woodley.
Rahman Jr. now has a 12-1 professional record and suffered his first loss in April, when he lost to James Mackenzie Morrison by knockout.
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