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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Recent times have seen Lady Luck shying away from YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is yet to recover from the cancellation of his highly anticipated fight against Tommy Fury. Meanwhile, it was recently announced that his upcoming bout against Hasim Rahman Jr. has also been canceled.
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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. https://t.co/0q6MxqG3XJ
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 31, 2022
Paul’s promoter ‘Most Valuable Promotions‘ recently announced that Rahman Jr. has backed out of the fight. Moreover, it was also revealed that Rahman Jr. was hesitant to lose weight for the fight.
In fact, Rahman Jr. wished to fight at 215 lbs while the fight weight agreed upon was 205 lbs.
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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul celebrates after knocking out Tyron Woodley (not pictured) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Further, Paul took to social media to express his disappointment about the cancellation of the fight. He stated that his opponents were scared to fight him and that they lacked professionalism.
Additionally, he also apologized to his fans and to the other fighters on the card.
Chris Eubank Jr. has a challenge for Jake Paul
The boxing fraternity was quick to show their support for Jake Paul after the cancellation of his fight. Moreover, Chris Eubank Jr, who is considered one of the best active middleweights, came up with a rather interesting challenge.
Notably, Eubank Jr. is the son of former world champion Chris Eubank.
Fumbles & Crumbles are not ‘boxers’ they are guys who put gloves on every now & again for clout… no different to you. I’m fighting in a couple months but I can squeeze you into my schedule next week & save your show if you have the heart to get into the ring with a REAL boxer.
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) July 31, 2022
He accused Tommy Fury and Rahman Jr. of being people who just fight for clout. In fact, he even accused Paul of being a clout-chasing fighter like them.
Additionally, he stated that he can try squeezing Paul into his schedule so that Paul can experience stepping in the ring with a ‘real boxer’.
Fans react to Chris Eubank Jr’s challenge
Boxing fans were intrigued by Eubank’s proposition and took to social media to express their thoughts.
He won't. He doesn't want to fight a real boxer. Like you said.
— Dan Broncos/Nuggets/Avalanche/Rockies (@DaNverFan4evr) July 31, 2022
Jake won’t take this fight cause you are a real boxer
— Blockchain J (@Blockchain_Jay) July 31, 2022
Many users were sure that Paul will not take up the fight as he will not fight a real boxer.
U gotta better chance at hitting the lottery then Paul fighting anyone with real skill
— jason funk (@jfunk43) July 31, 2022
He won’t take this fight for the same reason he chickened out of the @_HasimRahmanJr fight. Y’all are real fighters and boxers, and @jakepaul simply is not.
— Andre (@TheLocksArtist) July 31, 2022
@jakepaul there it is… a real fight with a real boxer… on offer to you… 🤔🤔🤔🤔
— Marc probert (@Marcprobert3) July 31, 2022
That’s what I’d call a fight, too bad Jake’s not man enough to get in the ring with you😂
— Leon🥊 (@l_jk06) July 31, 2022
Meanwhile, a few users mentioned that Paul should take up Eubank’s offer.
Would any athletic commission sanction this? The difference in weight is too great between you two.
— Ian Ezerin (@ian_ezerin) July 31, 2022
Even though there’s a big weight difference I’d definitely enjoy this as there’s also a big experience difference 😂 #PaulEubankjr
— Ho Lee Fak (@homedoinnothin) July 31, 2022
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