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YouTube sensation Jake Paul is going through a rough phase at the moment as his upcoming bout with Hasim Rahman Jr. was called off just a week before the fight. Paul announced that both parties have agreed to cancel the fight due to Rahaman not being able to make the cruiserweight limit of 200 pounds.

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Raham Jr. also came out and addressed the issue and claimed his body could not cut down to 200 pounds and suggested that he wanted to fight at a catch weight of 215 pounds. Paul’s team found this disparity in weight too much, leading to the fight getting canceled. Now Paul is without an opponent once again, however, this might not be for long as IBF Flyweight champion Sunny Edwards has offered to face The Problem Child.

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Sunny Edwards calls out Paul

Edwards took to Twitter and offered an interesting proposal to the Ohio-based boxer, as he called him out with a three-word statement. “I’ll fight ya.” He wrote

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Read More: Hasim Rahman Jr. Exposes “Scared” Jake Paul In A Twitter Rant Following Fight Cancellation

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The British boxer is currently ranked as the best flyweight in the world according to BoxRec and is also undefeated with a record of 18-0. Moreover, he has held the IBF world title since 2021. If Paul is looking to face a ‘real boxer’ next, Edwards will certainly fit that description.

Sunny Edwards vs Jake Paul

Edwards is the far more experienced boxer and a world champion compared to Paul, who is still competing as an unraked boxer. The fight could pose a very interesting matchup because of the vast weight difference between the two. Paul competes in the cruiserweight division, which has a limit of 200 pounds, while the British boxer competes at 112 pounds, an eighty-pound weight difference.

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Realistically, a fight between the two might be a farfetched idea, because it would be very hard for them to find a commission that approves this fight even at a catch weight due to the immense weight disparity. However, it is not impossible if both fighters are willing, especially Edwards, who would have to gain a lot of weight.

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

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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.

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