Hasim Rahman Jr will lose 25 per cent of his purse for every pound he weighs in over the 200lb limit for their fight next month, and could earn as little as $5,000.
The 12-1 heavyweight is Paul's toughest opponent to date on paper, having boxed dozens of times as an amateur and a professional. But he isn't a cruiserweight, and has had a strict weight limit imposed in order to get down to the same region as his rival.
And should he miss weight, he claims he will be heavily punished by Paul's promotional outfit Most Valuable Promotions. The heavyweight last tipped the scales at 224lb, and must come in at 200lb in order to make his full purse, before a second weigh-in where he will be allowed to be 214lb on the morning of the fight.
