Hasim Rahman, 53, to announce a comeback

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Hasim Rahman, 53, to announce a comeback

Hasim Rahman, 53, will Wednesday announce a comeback that he hopes will lead to him becoming the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.

Rahman, 50-9-2 (41 KOs), hasn't fought since 2014 when he was outpointed over three rounds by Anthony Nansen during the Super 8 Heavyweight Tournament staged in New Zealand.

It was clear, however, that 'The Rock" had seen better days long before that. He was stopped in two rounds by Alexander Povetkin in 2012, four years after being clocked in seven by Wladimir Klitschko.

At his best, Rahman was a hard-hitting heavyweight who stunned Lennox Lewis in April 2001, stopping the champion in five rounds to secure one of heavyweight history's biggest upsets. Rahman, however, would be knocked out in the fourth round of their rematch seven months later.

But Rahman would reclaim a version of the title in 2005, outpointing Monte Barrett to win the WBC interim strap. He would be upgraded to full champion ahead of his draw with James Toney. But a loss to Oleg Maskaev, his second to the Russian, would trigger his decline in 2006.

His son, Hasim Rahman Jnr, rose to prominence of sorts before a proposed bout with Jake Paul was cancelled in 2022.

When speaking with Tris Dixon in June 2023, Rahman Snr hinted that a comeback had long been on his mind.

“It’s something that’s in me," he said. "The identity as the heavyweight champion is there forever. Like it, love it, it’s there. I’ve never retired. Now my actions may show something different but I’ve never declared that I’m a retired fighter.

"I was heading to death. My rolodex because of boxing and the things I’m doing with my life is far superior than if I didn’t get into boxing. Boxing saved my life.

For me, I feel like being heavyweight champion of the world, all that’s going to do is propel me to be champion in anything I do. Because I already raised the bar for myself. So now, whatever endeavours I get into, the goal is to be the champ."

Rahman is hoping to return on Tuesday July 14 at ESL Ballpark against an opponent to be decided.

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Rahman vs McCall for the battle of Who beat Lennox better?

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Rahman vs McCall for the battle of Who beat Lennox better?

McCall who is 61 and technically still active would beat Rahman

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Rahman vs McCall for the battle of Who beat Lennox better?

McCall who is 61 and technically still active would beat Rahman

Might be the first ever bout between 2 Former Champions to end in a TKO due to heart attack.

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Rahman vs McCall for the battle of Who beat Lennox better?

McCall who is 61 and technically still active would beat Rahman

Might be the first ever bout between 2 Former Champions to end in a TKO due to heart attack.

If McCall had a heart attack during a fight he still would not hit the floor.
They would have to do a by pass on him standing up between rounds

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Rahman vs McCall for the battle of Who beat Lennox better?

Yep and Ibeabuchi can fight the winner.

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Hasim Rahman, 53, to announce a comeback

For me, I feel like being heavyweight champion of the world, all that’s going to do is propel me to be champion in anything I do. Because I already raised the bar for myself. So now, whatever endeavours I get into, the goal is to be the champ."

I would suggest, then, that he finds some endeavour where that is at least a borderline reasonable preposition.

[chinarich]

Rahman was absolutely shot to pieces in that Prizefighter years ago. The only intrigue about this comeback is how much worse he’ll be given that he’s now 12 years older…

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July 14th Hasim Rahman Comeback Card Moved to August 18th

The July 14th fight card at ESL Ballpark in Rochester, New York featuring former two-time heavyweight champion, Hasim “The Rock” Rahman has been moved to Tuesday, August 18th at the same venue.

The date was moved due a problem with the prospective opponent.

With the issue resolved, he will be announced in the coming weeks.

All purchased tickets will be honored on August 18th.