Hasim Rahman: record, next fight and profile →
The weights are in for tomorrow's big show in Hamburg, Germany. WBA "regular" heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin came in at 103.9 Kg / 229.06 lbs, while challenger and former two-time beltholder Hasim Rahman was 116.4 Kg / 256.62 lbs.
Light heavyweight contender, Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (19-1-1, 9 KOs) has hired famed trainer, Buddy McGrirt, to work his corner for his upcoming fight against Rayco Saunders set to take place this Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. In his last fight, televised on ESPN2, Isaac Chilemba defeated power puncher, Edison Miranda (35-7, 30 KOs), by way of unanimous decision. He's looking to gain more knowledge in the ring working with McGirt.
WBA "regular" heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16KOs) went face to face with former two-time WBC beltholder Hasim Rahman (50-7-2, 41KOs) at the final press conference for their upcoming clash, which takes place this Saturday at Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany. In the co-feature, a high-stakes heavyweight eliminator between undefeated boxers Kubrat Pulev and Alexander Ustinov. Also fighting on the card will be hot prospect Jack Culcay.
Since yesterday’s late arrival in Hamburg, Germany, it is no secret that Hasim Rahman (50-7-2, 41 KOs) likes to take his time. But after today's public workout at the Europa Passage in Hamburg, it also no secret, that Rahman possesses some serious pob in his fists. But as expected, he was fashionably late. After leaving the hotel behind schedule and an interview on site, he changed into his training gear and had his hands taped. The media and fans had to be patient before they were able to see the challenger in action.
Under the guidance of his trainer Kostya Tszyu, WBA "regular" heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin of Russia was putting in a lot of work for his upcoming defense against fomer two-time WBC beltholder Hasim Rahman of the United States. The fight takes place on Saturday night in Hamburg, Germany and Sauerland Event will promote the card. Povetkin was sparring hard with 32-year-old British contender John McDermott and 33-year-old American boxer Excell Holmes. In addition, Povetkin put in several rounds with 32-year-old Russian MMA fighter Sergei Kharitonov. Photos by Victor Sokolov/Allboxing.ru.
Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman is scheduled to face current heavyweight titleholder Alexander Povetkin on Sept. 29. Rahman, who is approaching 40, last fought in June 2011; his fight with Povetkin had initially been set for July, but an injury forced their fight to be postponed. Rahman’s trainer, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, spoke with BoxingScene.com in early September about the upcoming bout, particularly about the mocking Povetkin’s camp had done about Rahman’s weight, but also about Povetkin’s new trainer — former junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu.
Hasim Rahman (50-7-2, 41 KOs) wants to do it again. The man who already took on big names such as Lennox Lewis will face current WBA Champion Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16 KOs) at the Sporthalle Hamburg, Germany, on September 29. And the American is not planning on just showing up. At the age of 39, Rahman is aiming to become the champion of the world once more. Right before the big showdown, the heavyweight took some time out of his preparations for a one-on-one interview.
The fight for the WBA World Heavyweight Championship is getting closer. On September 29, defending champion Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16 KOs) and mandatory challenger Hasim Rahman (50-7-2, 41 KOs) will battle it out at the Sporthalle Hamburg, Germany. Since his last bout against Marco Huck, a lot has changed for team Povetkin. With ring legend Kostya Tszyu he has someone in his corner, who will help him to exploit his full potential. In the following interview Povetkin talks about his new training and his next opponent Hasim Rahman.
NEW YORK--Hasim “The Rock” Rahman, former WBC, IBO and IBF Heavyweight Champion of the World tries to dethrone current WBA Champion Alexander Povetkin in a 12-round world title fight, Saturday, September 29th from The Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany. The fight – shown live on EPIX, EpixHD.com, EPIX apps on Xbox and hundreds of other devices, and streamed on Facebook with an authenticated subscription or free trial (www.EpixHD.com/freetrial) – will feature commentary from renowned trainer and Boxing Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, ESPN Boxing Analyst Dan Rafael, WNBC-TV sports anchor Bruce Beck and hosted by Sports Illustrated writer Chris Mannix.
Vladimir Hyrunov was dropping some verbal punches after reading a recent article on BoxingScene.com, where Greg Cohen, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman (50-7-2, 42KOs), expressed his anger at some of the recently published statements from Hyrunov, who manages WBA "regular" world heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16KOs).