Jake Paul is set to confirm Hasim Rahman Jr as a replacement opponent after Tommy Fury was forced to pull out of their scheduled fight.
The YouTube sensation had agreed to face Fury at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 6, but the British contender said he was “denied entry” to America.
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Jake Paul was originally scheduled to face Tommy Fury at Madison Square Garden on August 6
Paul announced on social media that he would not face Fury, who pulled out of a previous fight date last December due to a chest infection and a broken rib.
“Furys received notice of termination. (Promoter) MVP did everything he could to help him and his team. He wasn’t interested and he literally went into hiding,” Paul wrote. on Twitter.
“Second time in a row he’s retired. Second time in a row I’m going to step in and face a new opponent on short notice. AUGUST 6. MSG.”
Rahman Jr, son of former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, is expected to be finalized as Paul’s new opponent.
The 31-year-old has a record 12 wins, with six knockouts and just one loss.
Fury expressed his desire to reschedule Paul’s fight again.
A statement on social media read: “I am disgusted and disappointed with the issues I faced with entering the United States. This is something that I or my team could never have anticipated. .
“This situation was left to my lawyers because obviously being refused entry to a country is a very serious matter and it must be resolved eventually.
“I am convinced that this fight will take place when this problem is resolved and we reach a solution. I want to make it clear that I will fight in a neutral country that both sides can enter. It can be anytime, anywhere, anywhere.”
Jake Paul has won his five professional boxing fights
