Hasim Sharif Rahman Jr.[2] (born June 15, 1991) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBC-USNBC heavyweight title in 2022.
[5] Rahman was scheduled to face YouTuber Jake Paul on August 6, 2022, at Madison Square Garden as a late replacement, after British boxer Tommy Fury withdrew citing difficulties in entering the USA after his ESTA was denied by US Homeland Security.
The bout was postponed to MF & DAZN: X Series 003 on November 19, 2022, and took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Rahman then faced former NFL player and UFC fighter Greg Hardy and lost via unanimous decision.
[12] However, Rahman withdrew due to an injury thus resulting in Belcher to face reality television star Chase DeMoor in an exhibition bout.
[13] On March 26, 2023, Rahman announced that he will be taking part in the Team Combat League for the 2023 season representing the DC Destroyers.
[17] On March 16, 2024, Rahman took part in an exhibition bout in Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Florida on the Hype Boxing event.