feature-image
feature-image

YouTube sensation Jake Paul cannot seem to catch a break as his scheduled fight on August 6th has been canceled yet again. Paul was initially supposed to take on British boxer Tommy Fury, however, he pulled out from the fight after he was denied entry into the United States. Heavyweight boxer Hasim Rahman Jr. served as his replacement, but it was announced that he won’t be able to cut his weight down to the limit stated in the contract.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Paul called out Rahman Jr. and Tommy Fury in a bunch of tweets, claiming that they were difficult to work with and lacked professionalism. He also apologized to the fans and his team for the event getting canceled.

ADVERTISEMENT

This was not all, as Paul’s mother also got involved in the back and forth taking shots at the heavyweight boxer.

ADVERTISEMENT

Paul’s mother calls out Rahman Jr.

The Problem Child’s mother came out to support him and sounded off on Rahman Jr., calling him a ‘p***y’.

ADVERTISEMENT

Moreover, Paul added to his mother’s dig and gave his opinion on the statement,” when my mom calls you a p***y that’s when you know it’s bad.” He wrote.

ADVERTISEMENT

Read More: “I Can Squeeze You Into My Schedule”: Boxing Legend’s Son Has a Unique Proposition to Jake Paul Following Hasim Rahman Jr. Fight Cancellation

It looks like Paul agrees with his mother and wants Raham Jr. to know how pulling out from the fight has affected his reputation.

ADVERTISEMENT

Who can Jake Paul face next?

Although Paul is not in the best situation right now, the fight getting cancelled has opened a lot of possibilities for the Youtuber. Middleweight boxer Chris Eubank Jr. has already called out Paul for a fight and accused him of being a ‘clout chaser’. Moreover, there was also speculation of Paul taking on boxing legend Mike Tyson before the fight with Rahman was announced. Another possible option for him could be a fight with Tommy Fury.

ADVERTISEMENT

article-image

Getty

Paul will certainly be disappointed that the fight fell through. However, only time will tell how things will play out for the Ohio-based boxer.

Watch This Story: Five Fascinating Facts about Jake Paul’s Rumored Opponent Hasim Rahman Jr.

ADVERTISEMENT

What did you think about Paul’s mom getting involved in this feud? Let us know in the comments.

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Sahil Sood

1,864 Articles

Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Ajinkya Aswale

ADVERTISEMENT