“I Kind of Expected…”: Rumored Tommy Fury Replacement Once Made a Startling Claim Regarding His Sparring Session With Jake Paul

After weeks of uncertainty, the highly anticipated contest between Tommy Fury and the boxing sensation Jake Paul ended in disappointment, as Fury was restricted entry into the US. All efforts made by both the pugilists went in vain and, finally, Tommy Fury proved the biggest risk of Paul’s career.

Finally, he could not match the expectations of ‘The Problem Child’ and pulled out of the bout due to visa reasons. Earlier, in December 2021, Fury failed to materialize the bout due to injury.

Therefore, this has opened the door for other opponents who, according to the Ohio-based boxer, are waiting to replace Fury for the August 6 showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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In the process, the most probable opponent in the row, Hasim Rahman Jr, son of the former world heavyweight champion who once had a sparring session with a 25-year-old boxer made a startling claim regarding the boxing skills of ‘The Problem Child’.

What did Rahman Jr say about Jake Paul?

Rahman Jr. and Paul had a sparring session in California during the initial years of Paul’s career. He went to meet Rahman with his elder brother Logan Paul to prepare for the bout scheduled under Mike Tyson‘s card in 2o20.

Rahman Jr. said, “I kind of expected the same thing that I boxed the first time – and that’s not what I got.”

“I got somebody that had a better right hand. I had somebody that was actually stepping in with the jab. The best thing about it is – I had somebody that could control his distance.”

According to Rahman Jr, ‘The Problem Child’ has a heart and is better than his brother in the sport. Undoubtedly, it is true.

Let’s see with whom Paul squares off on August 6. Other than Rahman Jr, former opponent Tyron Woodley and boxing legend Mike Tyson could also replace Fury.

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