Hasim Rahman Jr. Explained

Hasim Rahman Jr.
Real Name:Hasim Sharif Rahman Jr.
Nickname:Gold Blooded
Weight:Heavyweight
Height:6 ft 3 in
Reach:79 in
Birth Date:15 June 1991[1]
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Total:14
Wins:12
Ko:6
Losses:2

Hasim Sharif Rahman Jr.[2] (born June 15, 1991) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBC-USNBC heavyweight title in 2022. He is the son of former world heavyweight champion, Hasim Rahman.

Early life

Hasim Sharif Rahman Jr. was born on June 15, 1991, in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the son of former professional boxer and two-time world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman.[3]

Professional career

After over 100 amateur fights, Rahman made his professional boxing debut on April 14, 2017.[4] He started his career with three wins via TKO. In 2021 Rahman fought three times, with two fights ending via some knockout.

On April 29, 2022, Rahman fought Kenzie Morrison, the son of former professional boxer, Tommy Morrison, for the WBC-USNBC heavyweight title. Rahman lost via technical knockout.[5]

Cancelled bout against Jake Paul

Rahman was scheduled to face YouTuber Jake Paul on August 6, 2022, at Madison Square Garden as a late replacement, after British boxer Tommy Fury withdrew citing difficulties in entering the USA after his ESTA was denied by US Homeland Security.[6] On July 30, 2022, Paul's promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), revealed that Rahman had withdrawn from the fight, and that the entire card was now cancelled.[7] Rahman allegedly withdrew because of weight issues, with the New York State athletic commission unwilling to sanction the fight at the 200lb cruiserweight because Rahman's weight-cut was progressing very slowly, having only lost 1lb since signing the contract. Paul, MVP, and the State commission then agreed to move forward with a new 205lb weight limit, with Rahman initially agreeing to this. However, Rahman then stated that he would not fight unless the fight was sanctioned at 215lb, resulting in MVP terminating his contract and the entire card being scrapped.[8]

Rahman vs. Hardy

On August 27, 2022, DAZN announced that Rahman would be boxing former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort in the main event of MF & DAZN: X Series 002 on October 15, 2022, in Sheffield, England. The bout was postponed to MF & DAZN: X Series 003 on November 19, 2022, and took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.[9] Belfort withdrew from the fight after testing positive for COVID-19. Rahman then faced former NFL player and UFC fighter Greg Hardy and lost via unanimous decision.[10]

On September 14, 2022, it was announced that Rahman had signed to Happy Punch Promotions, a boxing promotion organization founded by YouTubers Keemstar and Fousey.[11]

Rahman was scheduled to face BKFC Heavyweight Champion Alan Belcher on the undercard of MF & DAZN: X Series 008 on 22 July 2023 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.[12] However, Rahman withdrew due to an injury thus resulting in Belcher to face reality television star Chase DeMoor in an exhibition bout.[13]

Exhibition bouts

Team Combat League

On March 26, 2023, Rahman announced that he will be taking part in the Team Combat League for the 2023 season representing the DC Destroyers.[14] Rahman Jr.'s first bouts under the team took place in April 2023.[15] On August 15, 2023, Rahman Jr. lost to Conja Nathan by technical knockout in the fifth round.[16] As of May 2024, Rahman Jr. has won one round and lost six rounds for Team Combat League.[17]

Rahman vs. Fake Kanye West

On March 16, 2024, Rahman took part in an exhibition bout in Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Florida on the Hype Boxing event. Rahman's opponent was announced and marketed as a mystery opponent.[18] On the night, it was revealed that Rahman's opponent was a Kanye West impersonator.[19] Rahman defeated the impersonator via knockout in the 1st round and received heavy backlash on social media.[20] Rahman revealed on Twitter that 7 different opponents withdrew and that the 7th opponent withdrew within an hour from the bout.[21]

Personal life

Rahman Jr. resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has twelve siblings, including Sharif Rahman who is also a boxer. Rahman Jr. is a practicing Muslim and has frequently refused gambling and bets due to his beliefs.[22]

In 2013, Rahman Jr. was involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of a driver. He was sentenced to three years in prison for reckless driving. He was released on December 21, 2016.[23]

In 2014, Rahman Jr. and his brother filed a lawsuit alleging 14 different claims against Floyd Mayweather Jr. which came after an incident that involved Rahman Jr.'s brother getting a serious beating from amateur Donovan Cameron while Mayweather watched what was supposed to be a sparring session and prevented the people present from breaking up the fight.[24]

December 2017, Hasim and wife, Lauren Rahman lost their son, Jibra’il Rahman in delivery.[25]

Boxing record

Professional

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
14Loss12–2align=left Greg HardyUD4Nov 19, 2022
13Loss12–1align=left Kenzie MorrisonTKO5 (10), Apr 29, 2022align=left align=left
12Win12–0align=left Nathan BedwellTKO2 (6), Aug 14, 2021align=left
11Win11–0align=left Mario Rodriguez JuarezMD6Jun 4, 2021align=left
10Win10–0align=left Alejandro de la Torre2 (6), Feb 5, 2021align=left
9Win9–0align=left Alejandro de la TorreUD4Feb 7, 2020align=left
8Win8–0align=left Curtis HeadUD4Jun 22, 2019align=left
7Win7–0align=left Damion ReedUD4Dec 8, 2018align=left
6Win6–0align=left Raymond Ochieng6Aug 17, 2018align=left
5Win5–0align=left Steven Tyner1 (4), Jun 29, 2018align=left
4Win4–0align=left Deon Ronny Hale4Feb 10, 2018align=left
3Win3–0align=left James JonesTKO1 (4), Nov 4, 2017align=left
2Win2–0align=left Demetrius ShawTKO1 (4), Apr 21, 2017align=left
1Win1–0align=left Ralph Alexander1 (4), Apr 4, 2017align=left

Exhibition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee . Edward . Baltimore-born Hasim Rahman Jr. and Jake Paul spar verbally in promotion for next month's boxing match . . July 12, 2022 . July 21, 2022.
  2. Web site: Hasim Rahman Jr . BoxRec . BoxRec . July 18, 2022.
  3. Web site: Hermann . Peter . Satterfield . Lem . A Heavyweight Not to Be Taken Lightly . The Baltimore Sun . April 26, 2001 . July 19, 2022.
  4. Web site: Yanofsky . Daniel . Who is Hasim Rahman Jr.? Bio, record of new Jake Paul boxing opponent . The Sporting News . July 7, 2022 . The Sporting News . July 18, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kenzie Morrison vs. Hasim Rahman Jr . July 19, 2022 . Tapology . Tapology.
  6. Web site: Jake Paul confirms cancellation of Tommy Fury fight with Hasim Rahman Jr to replace British contender . SkySports . SkySports . July 19, 2022.
  7. Web site: Jake Paul cancels Hasim Rahman Jr fight due to dispute about weight limit . 2022-07-31 . Sky Sports . en.
  8. News: Jake Paul fight against Fury replacement called off . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2022-07-31.
  9. Web site: Astbury . Matt . MF & DAZN: X Series 003: How to watch Hasim Rahman Jr vs. Vitor Belfort on DAZN . October 27, 2022 . DAZN . October 11, 2022 . DAZN.
  10. Web site: Wells . Mathew . Boxing video: Greg Hardy drops Hasim Rahman Jr. with counter right, wins unanimous decision . November 20, 2022 . mmajunkie . November 20, 2022.
  11. Web site: Happy Punch Promotions . September 14, 2022 . This man needs no introduction… @_HasimRahmanJr Welcome to the squad. . Twitter.
  12. Web site: 14 June 2023 . MF & DAZN: X Series 008 heads to Nashville on July 22 . DAZN.
  13. Web site: July 21, 2023 . Alan Belcher will now face Chase DeMoor at Misfits Boxing 8 . MMA Fighting.
  14. Web site: Red Lake Nation News . March 21, 2023 . TEAM COMBAT LEAGUE: An Introduction of a New Exhilarating Combat Sport . Red Lake Nation News.
  15. Web site: Rahman Jr. . Hasim . March 26, 2023 . MY NEXT FIGHT(S)!!!! Hasim Rahman Jr. Next Move Announcement!! . YouTube.
  16. Web site: talksport.com . August 16, 2023 . Ringside footage shows Hasim Rahman Jr viciously knocked out, despite being scheduled as Logan Paul's back-up opponent if Dillon Danis pulls out . talksport.com.
  17. Web site: 2024-06-06 . Hasim Rahman Jr.: Boxer Bio, Statistics TCL Boxing . 2024-05-25 . Team Combat League . en-US.
  18. Web site: Buffington . Maxwell . February 29, 2024 . Collision of Influencer Culture and Pro Boxing: Hype Boxing's Tampa Bay Event Set to Electrify All Audiences! . 24-7 Press Release.
  19. Web site: Sinha . Sudeep . March 17, 2024 . Watch: Hasim Rahman Jr. Knocks Out Kanye West Impersonator at a Backyard Boxing Event . EssentiallySports.
  20. Web site: Binoy . Allan . March 17, 2024 . “Awful”: Hasim Rahman Jr. Trolled for Dropping ‘Kanye Impersonator’ Over a Year After Jake Paul Fight Fall-Off . The Sports Rush.
  21. Web site: Rahman Jr. . Hasim . March 17, 2024 . We legitimately had 7 people accept and then renege on this main event. The 7th person actually was at the fights and decided not to fight an hour before walk out. Much respect to my opponent, big news about my next move coming soon! @Hypeboxing_ thank you for the opportunity! . Twitter.
  22. News: Corby . Donagh . Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr have heated first face-off ahead of August fight . 19 July 2022 . 12 July 2022.
  23. Web site: Hasim Rahman Jr.: Jake Paul's Camp Pulled Off 'Shady' Move Before Fight – MMA Fighting . Youtube . MMAFightingonSBN . 19 July 2022.
  24. Web site: Zucker . Joseph . Floyd Mayweather Sued for Fights on Showtime's All Access Show . Bleacher Report . Bleacher Report . 19 July 2022 . October 18, 2014.
  25. Web site: Gonzalez . Abraham . 2018-08-24 . Hasim Rahman Has A Son Who Wants To ALSO Win The Heavyweight Championship – NY FIGHTS . 2023-08-18 . nyfights.com . en-US.

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