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.
Hasim Rahman Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hasim Sharif Rahman Jr. June 15, 1991[1] Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Other names | Gold Blooded |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Reach | 79 in (201 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
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Security.[6] On July 30, 2022, Paul's promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), revealed that Rahman had withdrawn from the fight, and that the entire card was now cancelled.[7] Rahman allegedly withdrew because of weight issues, with the New York State athletic commission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 edit
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 edit
Team Combat League edit
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.[15] On August 15, 2023, Rahman Jr. lost to Conja Nathan by technical knockout in the fifth round.[16]
Rahman vs. Fake Kanye West edit
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.[17] On the night, it was revealed that Rahman's opponent was a Kanye West impersonator.[18] Rahman defeated the impersonator via knockout in the 1st round and received heavy backlash on social media.[19] Rahman revealed on Twitter that 7 different opponents withdrew and that the 7th opponent withdrew within an hour from the bout.[20]
Personal life edit
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.[21]
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.[22]
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.[23]
December 2017, Hasim and wife, Lauren Rahman lost their son, Jibra’il Rahman in delivery.[24]
Boxing record edit
Professional edit
| 14 fights | 12 wins | 2 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Loss | 12–2 | Greg Hardy | UD | 4 | Nov 19, 2022 | Moody Center, Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
| 13 | Loss | 12–1 | Kenzie Morrison | TKO | 5 (10), 1:37 | Apr 29, 2022 | Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For vacant WBC-USNBC heavyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Nathan Bedwell | TKO | 2 (6), 2:01 | Aug 14, 2021 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Mario Rodriguez Juarez | MD | 6 | Jun 4, 2021 | Salon de Eventos, Matamoros, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Alejandro de la Torre | KO | 2 (6), 1:09 | Feb 5, 2021 | Salon de Eventos, Matamoros, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Alejandro de la Torre | UD | 4 | Feb 7, 2020 | Centro de Convenciones Mundo Nuevo, Matamoros, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Curtis Head | UD | 4 | Jun 22, 2019 | Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Damion Reed | UD | 4 | Dec 8, 2018 | Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Raymond Ochieng | UD | 6 | Aug 17, 2018 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Steven Tyner | RTD | 1 (4), 3:00 | Jun 29, 2018 | Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Deon Ronny Hale | MD | 4 | Feb 10, 2018 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | James Jones | TKO | 1 (4), 2:21 | Nov 4, 2017 | DSilver Eagle Gun Arena, Ashburn, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Demetrius Shaw | TKO | 1 (4), 2:16 | Apr 21, 2017 | DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ralph Alexander | TKO | 1 (4), 0:40 | Apr 4, 2017 | MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. |
Exhibition edit
| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Fake Kanye West | KO | ? | Mar 16, 2024 | Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
References edit
- ^ Lee, Edward (July 12, 2022). "Baltimore-born Hasim Rahman Jr. and Jake Paul spar verbally in promotion for next month's boxing match". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Hasim Rahman Jr". BoxRec. BoxRec. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ Hermann, Peter; Satterfield, Lem (April 26, 2001). "A Heavyweight Not to Be Taken Lightly". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ Yanofsky, Daniel (July 7, 2022). "Who is Hasim Rahman Jr.? Bio, record of new Jake Paul boxing opponent". The Sporting News. The Sporting News. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "Kenzie Morrison vs. Hasim Rahman Jr". Tapology. Tapology. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Jake Paul confirms cancellation of Tommy Fury fight with Hasim Rahman Jr to replace British contender". SkySports. SkySports. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Jake Paul cancels Hasim Rahman Jr fight due to dispute about weight limit". Sky Sports. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
- ^ "Jake Paul fight against Fury replacement called off". BBC Sport. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
- ^ Astbury, Matt (October 11, 2022). "MF & DAZN: X Series 003: How to watch Hasim Rahman Jr vs. Vitor Belfort on DAZN". DAZN. DAZN. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ Wells, Mathew (November 20, 2022). "Boxing video: Greg Hardy drops Hasim Rahman Jr. with counter right, wins unanimous decision". mmajunkie. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ Happy Punch Promotions (September 14, 2022). "💥 This man needs no introduction… @_HasimRahmanJr Welcome to the squad". Twitter.
- ^ "MF & DAZN: X Series 008 heads to Nashville on July 22". DAZN. June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Alan Belcher will now face Chase DeMoor at Misfits Boxing 8". MMA Fighting. July 21, 2023.
- ^ Red Lake Nation News (March 21, 2023). "TEAM COMBAT LEAGUE: An Introduction of a New Exhilarating Combat Sport". Red Lake Nation News.
- ^ Rahman Jr., Hasim (March 26, 2023). "MY NEXT FIGHT(S)!!!! Hasim Rahman Jr. Next Move Announcement!!". YouTube.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sinha, Sudeep (March 17, 2024). "Watch: Hasim Rahman Jr. Knocks Out Kanye West Impersonator at a Backyard Boxing Event". EssentiallySports.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Corby, Donagh (July 12, 2022). "Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr have heated first face-off ahead of August fight". Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Hasim Rahman Jr.: Jake Paul's Camp Pulled Off 'Shady' Move Before Fight – MMA Fighting". Youtube. MMAFightingonSBN. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ Zucker, Joseph (October 18, 2014). "Floyd Mayweather Sued for Fights on Showtime's All Access Show". Bleacher Report. Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ Gonzalez, Abraham (August 24, 2018). "Hasim Rahman Has A Son Who Wants To ALSO Win The Heavyweight Championship – NY FIGHTS". nyfights.com. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Hasim Rahman Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)
