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Ben Davies

Boxing bosses advised Jake Paul against fighting heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr

Rahman Jr Jake Paul Hasim Rahman Jr BJ Flores New York State Athletic Commission

Jake Paul was told by the New York State Athletic Commission that Hasim Rahman Jr was "too experienced" for a boxing fight.

The YouTube star will make his sixth appearance as a professional when he takes on Rahman Jr on August 6 at Madison Square Garden. Rahman Jr has a record of 12 victories and one defeat during his time in the professional ranks, and also has a significant size advantage over his rival having never weighed in below 211lb.

Paul claimed that the New York State Athletic Commission were considering not sanctioning the bout due to the experience and size deficit between the pair. Now the 27-year-old's trainer BJ Flores has claimed they even advised Paul against pursuing the fight. “The New York State athletic commission advised against it," Flores told Boxing Scene.

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