Jake Paul should be awarded a medal of patience for all he waited to have his next fight! 

Following the withdrawal of his first scheduled opponent, Tommy Fury, Paul’s team hammered away to find a substitute. And, who did they bring?- a 12-1 heavyweight, Hasim Rahman Jr., who is much bigger and more experienced than Paul. Nevertheless, as the world wanted, the upcoming boxing match could be the toughest for the digital star-turned-boxer.

Here in this article, we will disintegrate the facts stating why the boxing legitimacy carved by Jake Paul is now dependent on his next fight, which is set to take place on Saturday, August 6. Furthermore, we will also drop some juice about these two hyped contenders.

Jake Paul did his waiting for almost a year.

Rahman Jr. was not always paired with Jake’s name for the upcoming bout.

This fight was scheduled between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, and the fixture was initially arranged for December 18, 2021. Back then, Fury was forced to withdraw from the fight due to a bacterial chest infection and a broken rib. After Fury was recovered, every boxing fan and drama junkie was waiting for the event to be rescheduled for this August. Unfortunately, the Manchester-born fighter pulled out of the match one more time, facing visa issues just a month before the due date. Addressing the cancelation of the match, Fury posted on Instagram quoting,

“I'm gutted and disappointed in regards to the issues I have faced with entry into the USA," he said. "This is something that my team or I could have never anticipated. This situation has been left with my lawyers as being denied entry to a country is obviously a severe issue, and it needs to subsequently be resolved. "I am confident this fight will happen when this issue gets resolved, and we come to a solution. I want to clarify that I will fight in a neutral country that both parties can enter. This can be anytime, any place, anywhere.”

In response to Tommy’s utterance, Paul called him a “weasel” for finding his way out of the fight. While the world can’t vouch for Tommy's issues, everybody is even more excited as Jake’s partners found Hasim Rahman Jr. as a replacement for Fury. Things are going to get brutal, and the boxing kingdom adores it.

Should Jake Paul fear Rahman Jr.?

Maybe he should but before answering this question directly, let's talk about the heavyweight fighter. Hasim Rahman Jr. is the son of Hasim Rahman Sr., the legendary heavyweight champion who is famously remembered for his victorious achievement in 2001.

To illustrate, the pro fighter with 20 years of experience went through 62 fights, winning 59, and earned the title of World Heavyweight Champion after amassing the WBC and IBF titles from the legendary Lennox Lewis in 2001. Hasim is no different, and just like his father, he is on his way to creating a legacy. Born on June 15 in Baltimore, Maryland, Rahman Jr. is referred to as "Gold Blooded" to honor his brilliant performances and his family with a boxing legacy.

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At 31, Hasim is now a 12-1 heavyweight fighter. His lone defeat came earlier this year in April when the undefeated James McKenzie Morrison knocked him out, proving himself as Rahman Jr.'s first significant challenge. The heavyweight boxer's highest weight had touched 264 pounds, while the least he weighed was in August 2021, when he was 220 pounds. On the other hand, the famed Youtuber Hasim is facing the near future has a record of 5 professional boxing fights in the cruiserweight division and has a body weight of fewer than 200 pounds.

Fortune came knocking on Hasim's door after Tommy Fury, brother of current WBC World Heavyweight Champion Tyson, withdrew from his fight against Jake. So, at long last, Jake Paul can show his detractors that his boxing venture is not just an attempt to steal the limelight. Hasim is taller, more robust, muscular, and has encountered far more contenders than Jake. Everyone is wondering how a cruiserweight Paul will stand against someone who has fought in the Heavyweight division his entire career. Believe us when we are stressing this- on 6th August, Paul could experience the most vigorous fight he had ever had.

Upcoming Bouts And Records Of Jake Paul

Love or hate them; the Paul brothers create sensation no matter which field they opt for. Even though their career is still far from reaching the top, they know how to create hype out of everything.

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Jake's boxing career began in 2018 with an undercard match in Manchester Arena dubbed as "the biggest event in Internet history" when his brother fought against KSI "Olajide Olatunji," and he faced KSI's younger brother Deji Olatunji. The followers of Jake definitely remember this match as he won the amateur fight in five rounds after Olatunji threw in the towel. Afterward, Jake "the problem child" earned his first pro victory in January 2020, when he defeated another fellow British Youtuber, Ali Eson Gib, via TKO. The match was amusing as he dropped Gib considerably in the first round in Miami as the co-feature of the WBO middleweight title fight between Demetrius Andrade and Luke Keeler. Jake won the bout in that match, bringing his record to an impressive 2-0. In the following years, he kept evolving and made his name in the world of pro-fighting, not to forget the time he knocked out Robinson.

The guy is not afraid to call out his opponents, be it his brother, Logan, or the former UFC featherweight, Conor McGregor. Jake has already linked his name with some of the industry's big names, such as Kamaru Usman, Tyron Woodley, and Nate Diaz. Jake fought former basketball player Nate Robinson, retired MMA fighter Ben Askren, and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. The younger brother won all these fights, bringing his record to an impressive 5-0.

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Jake Paul, the younger Paul's brother, has established himself as a professional boxer, having done everything from making videos on Youtube to playing basketball. As a matter of fact, Jake's boxing record has shone brighter than his brother Logan's. And now, the time has come when Paul finally faces his true test against Hasim Rahman Jr.

Who Is The Mightier, And How To Find Out?

The real question! If you did not know this before, Rahman had to fill the main event slot on the card at the last minute, giving Paul his toughest competitor in the octagon ring. Rahman, a heavyweight with a strict weight limit, will face Paul, a cruiserweight. As a result, MVP has imposed financial penalties on him if he fails to meet his target weight.

The previously postponed match has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, August 6. The event will begin at 9 p.m. ET, and the fight will start at approximately 11:30 p.m. ET. Paul and Rahman Jr. will present themself at Madison Square Garden and will be broadcast live on Showtime PPV.

Boxing fanatics and netizens wish the bout is worth the hype, and Jake finally gets to show the world if he is slippery like butter and with speed like no other. Yes, that’s what Problem Child had said about himself concerning the impending boxing sweepstake.