Hasim Rahman Jr has claimed KSI turned down multiple requests to spar ahead of his fight with Jake Paul.
Rahman Jr will look to bounce back after suffering the first loss of his professional career by inflicting a first defeat on YouTube star Paul, who he faces on August 6 at Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, Paul's rival KSI - real name JJ Olatunji - will also make his long-awaited ring return against Alex Wassabi, who is signed to a promotional deal with the American star's label, Most Valuable Promotions.
Having had an extensive amateur career in the sport, Rahman Jr believes he will be the man to put a halt to Paul's rapid rise to boxing prominence. However, he will not be sparring KSI to prepare him for the fight, as the Brit preferred him to challenge Viddal Riley. "They can do what they want. KSI would not get in the ring with me, sparring. KSI wouldn't even spar me," Rahman Jr told the No Limits podcast.
