Dana White weighs in on Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. cancellation, believes he is aware of the true purpose why
YouTube creator turned skilled boxer Jake Paul was scheduled to field Hasim Rahman Jr. on Aug. 6 at Madison Sq. Backyard, however the battle is off.
On Saturday, Most Beneficial Promotions put out an announcement confirming that the Aug. 6 occasion had been cancelled and blamed Rahman for the occasion termination. (Full MVP Statement)
“Upon receiving this new contract Saturday morning, Rahman’s camp indicated for the very first time that he deliberate to weigh 215 lbs. on the official weigh-in and wouldn’t comply with weigh-in at 205 kilos and knowledgeable Most Beneficial Promotions that they’re pulling out of the battle except the battle was agreed to at 215 kilos,” learn the assertion.
The bout was initially speculated to happen at 200 kilos, however was later moved to 205 kilos.
In the course of the UFC 277 Submit-fight Press Convention in Dallas on Saturday, UFC President Dana White was requested in regards to the boxing match cancellation.
“I’m going to sit down up right here and be completely satisfied or gloat that their battle fell out. I imply, each of these guys, I’m positive, put in a number of exhausting work and coaching to prepare for this battle, spent cash to prepare for this battle,” White mentioned.
“However I’ll say this, simply since you have been an accountant right here doesn’t imply you recognize what the f**ok goes on right here, and doesn’t imply you may run a battle promotion firm. I feel Jake Paul most likely must get some totally different individuals round him. If he’s going to remain within the sport, he must be with guys that truly know placed on fights.”
White wasn’t shopping for the boxing promotion’s press launch stating that the occasion was cancelled resulting from weight points. He believes that he is aware of the true purpose that the boxing occasion was scratched.
“I feel they offered underneath one million {dollars} in tickets and it prices $500,000 to show the f**king lights on at MSG. That’s what I feel. To not point out the truth that resort rooms in New York and transportation and all the pieces else is each costly,” White mentioned.
