Jake Paul is finalizing a deal to fight Hasim Rahman Jr., sources tell Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix.
Rahman Jr., the son of ex-heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, will take the place of Tommy Fury for the boxing match on August 6.
Over a week ago, Fury was denied entry into the United States while flying out of London. The fighter said on his Instagram, via ESPN, that he had no idea why the airport denied him to board the plane and enter the United States.
Because of the incident, Paul began to search for other opponents for his Madison Square Garden event on August 6.