Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More

‘The Problem Child’ is all set for his sixth professional boxing fight against Hasim Rahman Jr. The bout is scheduled to take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on August 6th. The eagerly anticipated match has been through a lot of on and offs, but now the big event is just a few days away from materializing. 

Notably, Jake Paul was scheduled to fight Tommy Fury in a much-anticipated fight. However, the latter pulled out of the clash stating he faced visa issues to enter the United States. Rahman Jr. has taken over as his replacement since and is eager to annihilate Paul inside the ring.

Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr.: Physical attributes 

Paul is an American YouTuber who turned into a boxer. The younger one of the Paul brothers has had 5 fights so far and was undefeated in all. He has a height of 6’1″(185 cm). 

Although Paul is a new figure in the sport of boxing, within a very short span of time, he has polished himself with fast punches and quick footwork. This could be a key factor for the 25-year-old to defeat his formidable 31-year-old opponent. 

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Rahman Jr. is known by the moniker ‘Gold Blooded’ and boasts a splendid fighting career. He stands tall at 6’3”(191 cm) which would be an advantage for him to avoid the hits and land punches from a distance. He is a more experienced fighter than Paul and is expected to be quite the challenge for him. 

Other facts about Paul and Rahman Jr.

Gold Blooded made his professional boxing debut in the year 2017 and even has good amateur experience. He has spent his boxing career fighting in the heavyweight division. However, this time, he has shed weight to face the YouTube sensation. Rahman Jr. boasts a splendid record of (12-1-0), which gives him an upper edge over his opponent.

Although Paul entered boxing in August 2018, he turned pro in 2020. He now aims to break all boxing records and establish a name for himself in the industry. Talking about establishing a name, Paul is already a big name in celebrity boxing, but fans still troll him for not facing a “real fighter” yet. The two are supposed to fight at a weight of 200lb. 

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The internet sensation has a net worth of $30 million, whereas his prospective rival is worth $2 million. The 5-0 boxer has an opportunity to finally prove his mettle to the world. But his lesser-known opponent seems very confident about himself, and his win would definitely earn him notoriety. Only time will tell how this fight plays out. 

Who is on the undercard for the fight? 

The bout would take place at one of the finest boxing arenas in the world, the Madison Square Garden. The undercard has another big name from the boxing world, Amanda Serrano. The boxer recently lost a cutthroat battle against Katie Taylor, which is also regarded as the biggest fight in female boxing. Paul was a promoter for the bout, and this time Serrano and Paul paired up again to electrify the Mecca of boxing. 

• Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr 
• Amanda Serrano vs Brenda Carabajal 
• Brandun Lee vs. Will Madera 
• Ashton Sylve vs. Braulio Rodriguez       

Even the fights in the undercard look thrilling, which will undoubtedly be the event’s icing on the cake.

Interesting facts about the event 

As mentioned above, Paul was set to face Tommy Fury on August 6th. The British boxer pulling out of the fight quickly made headlines. Interestingly, Paul and Fury were set to face inside the ring in December for the first time. However, the ‘love island’ star had pulled out at the time due to an injury. 

The British boxer was a target of a lot of trolls when he failed to make the bout happen. Paul and Tyson Fury were among the interesting subjects of the highly anticipated fight. Both of them staked $1 million on the outcome of the contest. Unfortunately, the fight never materialized.

Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr: Date, time, and PPV price 

On August 6th, Saturday, the 25-year-old will go up against his toughest competition to date. At 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT, the event at Madison Square Garden will get underway. The public can watch it live on SHOWTIME pay-per-view.

Fans can purchase the PPV on Showtime’s website for $59.99.

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