Jake Paul makes his return to the ring at the start of August, as he takes on a professional boxer for the very first time. Hasim Rahman Jr should pose the biggest threat to Paul since he made his debut, as the American has a professional record of 12-1. But, which of the boxers is the favorite in the betting for the bout in New York City?
Before Betting On Boxing Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr
Jake Paul will once again be in boxing action in August, as he fights for the first time in 2022. There had been an expectancy that his first fight this year would come against Tommy Fury, but the heavyweight was forced to pull out of their August date after failing to get his visa to fight in the United States. There is still hope that the fight could happen after this bout against Rahman Jr.
It will be the first time that Paul has come up against a professional boxers, with his record of 5-0 coming after wins against MMA stars, as well as a YouTuber and an ex-NBA star. The last two wins that he has recorded have come against Tyron Woodley, with the most recent of those in December being scored by a sixth round KO.
Rahman Jr will be making his return to the ring after losing for the first time in his carer last time out. That defeat was a TKO loss against James McKenzie Morrison with the USNBC Heavy title on the line. Before that defeat, he boasted a perfect professional record, as he had been unbeaten since turning professional in 2017. However, Rahman Jr has often come up against unfancied rivals, which includes stoppage wins against Nathan Bedwell and Alejandro de la Torre.
Boxing Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr Offshore Betting Odds
| Boxer | BetOnline | BetUS | SportsBetting.ag | MyBookie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Paul | -240 | -220 | -240 | -240 |
| Hasim Rahman Jr | +190 | +180 | +190 | +165 |
We are going to learn more about Paul’s abilities in the ring from this fight than we have in his previous five bouts. It could be a case that he has bitten off more than he can chew against a professional boxer with a lot of experience. At +190 with BetOnline, Rahman Jr could be a solid play here, as his experience could prove too much for Paul.
