Lately, Hasim Rahman Jr., 12-2-0, fought an impersonator of Kanye West at a backyard brawl. While Rahman Jr., the son of two-time Heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, has had 14 professional fights, his opponent looked like he had never entered the ring. In addition to looking intimidated from the get-go, the West impersonator stepped back, giving Rahman Jr. the chance to knock him down with a body shot.
However, the former BBBofC English Cruiserweight champion, Viddal Riley was not impressed by Hasim. Likewise, he ridiculed Rahman Jr. Soon, Rahman Jr. blasted Ridley on social media. Here is what happened.
Hasim Rahman Jr. shamed for backyard brawl against Kanye West impersonator
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Ahead of his fight against Mikael Lawal inside the O2 Arena, Greenwich, Viddal Riley reacted to Hasim Rahman Jr.’s backyard brawl against the mentioned Kanye West impersonator. Observing Rahman Jr.’s performance, Riley labeled the latter as “the biggest waste of potential in boxing“. Along these lines, Riley, 10-0-0, referred to the time Rahman Jr. called him out for a fight in the Cruiserweight division. “He was even calling me out,” said Riley.
Is Hasim Rahman Jr the biggest WASTE of potential in all of boxing?https://t.co/eHeeQZ82W3 pic.twitter.com/CLHexSyinm
— RIL & WILLS (@RILxWILLS) March 24, 2024
“I’m saying, ‘Yeah, me vs. Hasim. 100%. We could do that.’ And then this guy ends up fighting in a backyard brawl,” added Riley, mocking Hasim Rahman Jr. Additionally, while watching Rahman in action in his backyard, Riley said, “Why does that look like me beating my little cousin? It looks like me sparring my little cousin.” Soon, Hasim Rahman Jr. replied to Riley’s ridiculous comment.
‘Gold Blooded’ calls out Riley’s comedic analysis
After Viddal Riley questioned Hasim Rahman Jr.’s potential as a boxer, the latter went tit for tat. Taking to X, the 32-year-old pointed out that despite having been in the sport since 2018, Riddley has fought only 10 fights. “Vidal this ur 6th year as a Pro, you have 10 fights. Maybe you should spar/fight your lil cousin, knock some rust off because your comedic analysts skills ain’t it,” wrote Rahman Jr.
Vidal this ur 6th year as a Pro, you have 10 fights. Maybe you should spar/fight your lil cousin, knock some rust off because your comedic analysts skills ain’t it. I’m not gonna call you out for doing your job as an analyst, keep watching me for content. You and your coach,… https://t.co/PDGKMr9gVU
— Hasim Rahman Jr. (@_HasimRahmanJr) March 24, 2024
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“I’m not gonna call you out for doing your job as an analyst, keep watching me for content. You and your coach, since he doesn’t have to train you often for fights,” he added.
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With that said, what do you think of Riley’s reaction to Hasim Rahman Jr.’s latest fight? In addition, do you think ‘Gold Blooded’ aptly replied to Viddal? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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