Hasim Rahman Jr.

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Hasim Rahman Jr.
Born
Hasim Sharif Rahman Jr.

(1991-06-15) June 15, 1991 (age 32) [1]
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Other namesGold Blooded
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins12
Wins by KO6
Losses2

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.

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Early life

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

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

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 [6] On July 30, 2022, Paul's promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), revealed that Rahman had withdrawn from the fight, and that the entire card was now cancelled.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

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

Team Combat League

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

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

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

Professional

14 fights12 wins2 losses
By knockout61
By decision61
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
14Loss12–2 Greg Hardy UD4 Nov 19, 2022 Moody Center, Austin, Texas, U.S.
13Loss12–1 Kenzie Morrison TKO5 (10), 1:37Apr 29, 2022 Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC-USNBC heavyweight title
12Win12–0Nathan BedwellTKO2 (6), 2:01Aug 14, 2021 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
11Win11–0Mario Rodriguez JuarezMD6Jun 4, 2021Salon de Eventos, Matamoros, Mexico
10Win10–0Alejandro de la TorreKO2 (6), 1:09Feb 5, 2021 Salon de Eventos, Matamoros, Mexico
9Win9–0Alejandro de la TorreUD4Feb 7, 2020 Centro de Convenciones Mundo Nuevo, Matamoros, Mexico
8Win8–0Curtis HeadUD4Jun 22, 2019 Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland U.S.
7Win7–0Damion ReedUD4Dec 8, 2018Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, U.S.
6Win6–0Raymond OchiengUD6Aug 17, 2018Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
5Win5–0Steven TynerRTD1 (4), 3:00Jun 29, 2018 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
4Win4–0Deon Ronny HaleMD4Feb 10, 2018 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3Win3–0James JonesTKO1 (4), 2:21Nov 4, 2017 DSilver Eagle Gun Arena, Ashburn, Virginia, U.S.
2Win2–0Demetrius ShawTKO1 (4), 2:16Apr 21, 2017 DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
1Win1–0Ralph AlexanderTKO1 (4), 0:40Apr 4, 2017 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.

Exhibition

1 fight1 win0 losses
By knockout10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Win1–0Fake Kanye WestKO ?Mar 16, 2024 Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.

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