Published 2 years ago

Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. fight: PPV event canceled over weight clause issue

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Jake Paul's boxing match at Madison Square Garden next week has been canceled after his promotional team said opponent Hasim Rahman Jr. did not intend to honor the contracted weight limit. Most Valuable Promotions said Rahman had signed a contract July 5 to weigh a maximum of 200 pounds. Rahman's team told them Saturday it would pull out of the fight unless it was agreed to at 215 pounds.

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The Independent

Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr cancelled as Rahman Jr aborts weight-cut

The entire event at Madison Square Garden has been called off after Rahman Jr, who was set to replace Tommy Fury, decided he would no longer cut weight – according to Paul

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Jake Paul bout cancelled due to Rahman's weight issues

Jake Paul's boxing match at Madison Square Garden next week has been cancelled due to a weight issue with his opponent Hasim Rahman Jr., his promotional team said in a statement on Saturday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Jake Paul cancels Hasim Rahman Jr fight with accusation over opponent's weight

Paul was due to take on the son of a legend in New York next weekend but has scrapped the fight after his opponent allegedly refused to lose weight

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Jake Paul match at MSG off over Rahman's weight issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Paul's boxing match at Madison Square Garden next week has been canceled after his promotional team said opponent Hasim Rahman Jr. did not intend to honor the contracted weight limit.

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr canceled due to alleged weight deception

One week prior to its scheduled date at Madison Square Garden, the Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. boxing match has been canceled.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Jake Paul match at MSG off over Rahman's weight issues

Jake Paul’s boxing match at Madison Square Garden next week has been canceled after his promotional team said opponent Hasim Rahman Jr. did not intend to honor the contracted weight limit

2 years ago·United States

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