Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis is set to take place in the AO Arena in Manchester, England, on October 14th. Following Paul’s SummerSlam stint in WWE, the 28-year-old star is ready to make his boxing return after two years. Recently, Happy Punch Promotions announced the official backup for Logan Paul’s opponent Dillon Danis.
In a recent announcement, the Happy Punch Promotion announced Hasim Rahman Jr. as a backup fighter if Dillon Danis fails to face Logan Paul.
“BREAKING: Hasim Rahman Jr. is confirmed as the official backup opponent for Logan Paul if Dillon Danis pulls out”
Hasim Rahman Jr. is a former American football player and UFC fighter. The heavyweight juggernaut has made a big name in the heavyweight division with more than 10 professional bouts with a record of 12-2. Although he lost his last two bouts, the former NFL player is still a strong contender for The Maverick.
Many fans are excited for the backup opponent as the former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman’s son steps into the battle. On the other hand, Rahman Jr. has made a good reputation with his boxing skills.
Ahead of Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis, the two men are likely to miss this big bout. However, if Dillon Danis fails to show up on the fight day, he is reportedly bound to pay a hefty fine. The hefty fine is subjected to a six-figure amount per the reports.
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Fans show more interest in Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis’ replacement
Following the official announcement from Happy Punch Promotions, boxing fans were amazed to know Hasim Rahman Jr. as the backup fighter. Eventually, many fans showed more interest in Rahman Jr. than Danis. Many fans insisted on adding Hasim Rahman Jr. in the fight instead of Dillon Danis.
Here are the fan reactions:
The October showdown between Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis is highly anticipated. Logan Paul’s return to the squared circle is a big sign of good PPV numbers for the promoters and future fights. Since the social media star signed with WWE, he hardly showed up inside the boxing ring for the past 2 years. Hence, fans are more interested to watch Logan Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr.
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