Boxing fans were upset after the cancellation of the Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr. showdown. However, fans were also divided on who was at fault at the time of the incident. Former WBC interim lightweight champion, Ryan Garcia recently took to social media to extend his support to Paul. Moreover, Rahman Jr. also clapped back at Garcia with a brutal reply.
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If you sign a contract to fight at a weight and then later decide you can’t bc reality hit you, then that’s on you. Don’t agree to something you knew you weren’t capable, and then expect for everyone to just oblige to your misstep. #PaulRahmanJr
Garcia posted a tweet siding with Paul and blaming Rahman Jr. for the cancellation. He said, “If you sign a contract to fight at a weight and then later decide you can’t bc reality hit you, then that’s on you.”
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Jake Paul looks on against AnEsonGib during their fight at Meridian at Island Gardens on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Moreover, he also added that Rahman Jr. should not have agreed to something he knew he was not capable of. And, that it is unacceptable to make oblige one’s misstep.
Get real chump 😂
If you sign a contract to fight at a weight and then later decide you can’t bc reality hit you, then that’s on you. Don’t agree to something you knew you weren’t capable, and then expect for everyone to just oblige to your misstep. #PaulRahmanJr
Meanwhile, Garcia’s statement came to Rahman Jr’s notice. In fact, he clapped back with a brutal low blow while referencing the cancellation of his fight with Javier Fortuna.
Notably, Garcia had taken a hiatus to focus on his mental health and well-being.
Why was the Hasim Rahman Jr vs Jake Paul showdown canceled?
Jake Paul was scheduled to face Hasim Rahman Jr. at the iconic Madison Square Garden arena in New York City on August 6, 2022. In fact, it is worth noting that boxing fans were anticipating a thunderous showdown. However, much to their dismay, it was recently reported that the bout was canceled.
#PaulRahman has been cancelled. Refunds for all ticket and PPV purchases will be provided. Full statement below.
Paul’s promoter, Most Valuable Promotions recently posted a tweet announcing the cancellation of the fight. Notably, at the signing of the contract, Rahman Jr. had agreed to come in at 205 lb. But, at the most recent weight check by New York State Athletic Commission, it was reported that he had lost less than a pound. Moreover, Rahman Jr’s camp stated that he will be coming in at 215 lb.
This in turn led to the cancellation of the fight.
First Tommy Fumbled and now Hasim Rahman Crumbled. These boxers are the most difficult people to work with and continually lack professionalism and confidence to fight me. I apologize to all of the of the other fighters on the card, our partners, our team and the fans.
#PaulRahman has been cancelled. Refunds for all ticket and PPV purchases will be provided. Full statement below.
Additionally, Paul took to social media to express his displeasure at Rahman Jr. He mentioned that his opponents lacked professionalism and that they were intimidated by him. Moreover, he also apologized to his fans and to the other fighters on the card.
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