JAKE PAUL'S eagerly awaited clash with Hasim Rahman Jr was canceled at the last moment - fans are furious.
The YouTube sensation was ready to face-off against the American on Saturday August 6.
Jake Paul has been axed
Rahman Jr. failed to lose 215 lbs to 200 lbs in the weigh-in
Paul's promotion team Most Valuable Promotions, (MVP), have criticised Rahman Jr. for calling off the fight.
Learn why...
Why is Paul vs Rahman Jr not cancelled?
MVP attributed the fight cancellation to Rahman's team, who tried to reduce the weight to 215 pounds from 200.
This was after Rahman Jr signed an agreement to fight at 200lbs on July 6, despite being 216lbs the day before.
A Friday weight check revealed that Hasim Rahman's son had lost only one pound in the time since his victory.
Paul's promotion team revealed that Rahman informed them that they would withdraw from the fight if the weight limit was not reached at 215lbs.
What have you heard?
MVP believes that Rahman Jr should be held fully responsible for the decision to call off the fight.
The MVP statement stated: "MVP Jake Paul will not award someone who has behaved in such a deceiving or calculated manner."
MVP has no other choice than to cancel the event on August 6. This will affect Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano, and all other fighters on the card who have worked hard over the last few months to prepare for this event.
Hasim Rahman Jr. must be held responsible by the boxing community for his lack professionalism."
Jake Paul added to this tweet: "First Tommy Fury fell, and now Hasim Rahman hastened"
Rahman Jr replied with "Jake" and "team" cancelling the fight. Not me! The fight is not happening on their accord, it's mine!
What is Jake Paul's next fight date?
Jake Paul has yet to confirm his next fight, but Conor McGregor and Mike Tyson have been linked in the past.
Another option is to re-visit Tommy Fury or his father John Fury.
