Jake Paul has stunned the boxing world by scoring back-t0-back knockouts against fighters, who earlier had combat sports backgrounds. Either it was ONE Welterweight Champion Ben Askren or former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Though he impressed many, he could not alter the mindset of his haters. Many accused him of fixing fights.

Now, when the Ohio-based boxer has gained some confidence in his skills, he is going to take a shot against a professional boxer, Hasim Rahman Jr, son of former heavyweight champ and ex-sparring partner of The Problem Child.

The duo is set to face off in an August 6 showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York. Since Rahman Jr is more experienced and skilled in comparison to Paul, therefore, fight-fixing allegations are back in play because Paul is too confident of his win.

Recently, when media personnel asked Paul’s opponent about fight fixing, he seriously turned down such rumors by saying that he did want to disrespect his father and the sport he loves.

Recalling his father’s fight with heavyweight legend Evander Holyfield, Rahman Jr. added, “My father could have died. He really put his life on the line. You really think I’m a disrespect not only to my father but the sport I love, the sport that put me through private school, the sport that has afforded me not to ever want for anything I’ve never wanted anything ever in my life because of boxing.”

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He ended his point by announcing that he had no choice other than to put his best foot forward in an upcoming fight.

Jake Paul suffered an injury ahead of the fight

The social media personality got sudden media attention when he shared a bizarre video clip on Instagram. In the clip, the 25-year-old appeared lying on the hospital bed. According to the information he shared, he has broken his back as a result of promoting the fight.

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However, he made it clear that he will be available on August 6 in gloves to face Rahman Jr.

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The bout is certainly gonna be a spectacular event as Paul is going to test himself against a dangerous opponent.