Jake Paul suggested that Hakim Rahman Jr. be incentivized to enter their Aug. 6 Boxing Match, but it seems as though it will only be a case of “may the best win”.
The match between Paul and Rahman will co-headline the event next month at Madison Square Garden in New York City. To promote the eight-round fight, the men took part in a press conference held at MSG . Paul offered two different bets, but both were rejected by Rahman.
After a $500,000 bet was put on the table and turned down by Rahman, Paul went a different direction.
“Let’s make a bet right now,” Paul offered.
“I’m not about to bet no money. Rahman said, “I don’t wager money.”
“Broke ass – let’s bet this: When I beat you, you have to change your Instagram name to ‘I let my dad down,'” Paul said.
“Jake – I’m not entertaining, Rahman Jr. “Focus on Aug. 6. It’s not about losing. Rahman replied, “This is all about you”, before possibly considering the possibility.
“What are you going to change [your Instagram name] to,” Rahman asked Paul.
” You choose, but I won’t say f ***,” Paul.
” I don’t have the time to play with you,” Rahman Jr. stated. “We ain’t going to be playing on Aug. 6.”
Rahman Jr. is stepping in for Tommy Fury, who wasn’t allowed access into the country, Fury revealed in multiple social media posts. The 31-year-old enters the biggest opportunity of his career looking to bounce back from his lone pro loss in April — a TKO at the hands of James McKenzie Morrison.
Paul looks to improve to 6-0 as a pro boxer after a big 2021 where he earned three wins over former MMA world champions — two over Tyron Woodley, including a vicious knockout in December, and a TKO win over Ben Askren in April 2021.
Paul informed Rahman as the conference ended that Rahman’s social media presence had increased significantly since he revealed that he was going up against the YouTube star. Things got cooking toward a potential bet once more, though no wager was officially made.
“Boxing don’t got nothing to do with followers,” Rahman said.
“This is the last time anyone hears from me,” Paul responded. “It has to do with how much you get paid, that’s why I’m the highest paid boxer — because I have the most followers in boxing.”
” I’m not giving into this,” Rahman stated.
“He doesn’t want the bet,” Paul shouted. He’s tough. Look at those big old arms. He’s so big and strong, he’s going to knock me out, I haven’t fought nobody, but he won’t make the f****** bet. P **** momf ****** here.”
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