Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr fight cancelled over weight accusations
dailystar.co.ukJake Paul's fight against Hasim Rahman Jr has been cancelled after the boxer failed to make weight just a week before their scheduled bout.The YouTube star took to social media to explain that Rahman Jr has had to pull out of their clash and that refunds are being handed out.
The bout was set to go ahead next week on August 6 at Madison Square Garden in the United States.Rahman Jr stepped in as a replacement for Tommy Fury, who was initially set to fight Paul before being prevented from entering the States.
After a series of social media jibes that included heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, legal measures stopped a highly anticipated fight from going ahead. READ MORE: Logan Paul left worse for wear as KSI trains with former opponent ahead of boxing return And it appears that any chance of Paul entering the ring next week have evaporated with his replacement Rahman Jr now dropping out after missing weight.
The 25-year-old was furious with the result and took to Twitter to express his displeasure.He tweeted: "First Tommy Fumbled and now Hasim Rahman Crumbled.
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