Hasim Rahman
{{short description|American boxer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Hasim Rahman
| image = Hasim Rahman 2008.jpg
| caption = Rahman in 2008
| realname = Hasim Shariff Rahman
| nickname = The Rock
| weight = Heavyweight
| height = 6 ft 2+1/2 in
| reach = 82 in
| nationality =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|11|7}}
| birth_place = Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
| style = Orthodox
| total = 62
| wins = 50
| KO = 41
| losses = 9
| draws = 2
| no contests = 1
}}
Hasim Sharif Rahman (born November 7, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2014. He is a two-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBC, IBF, IBO and lineal titles in 2001; and the WBC title again from 2005 to 2006. He was ranked as a top 10 heavyweight by BoxRec from 2000 to 2007, and reached his highest ranking of world No.6 in 2000.{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/BoxRec%27s_Annual_Ratings:_Heavyweight_Annuals|title=BoxRec's Annual Ratings: Heavyweight Annuals|access-date=December 21, 2023|publisher=BoxRec}}
Rahman first became known on the world stage in 2001 when he scored an upset knockout victory against Lennox Lewis to win the unified heavyweight championship. Lewis avenged the loss and regained his championship by knocking out Rahman in a rematch later that year. Rahman won the WBC title (initially the interim version) for a second time in 2005 by defeating Monte Barrett, after which the WBC elevated him to full champion status by the year's end. His reign as champion ended in 2006 via another knockout loss, this time to Oleg Maskaev in a rematch of their first fight in 1999.
Professional career
=1994–1997: prospect=
Rahman started boxing at a relatively late age, taking up the sport at the age of 20. He had just 10 amateur bouts before making his pro debut on December 3, 1994, at age 22. Rahman tried to compensate on his lack of amateur background by being busy in the pros, sometimes fighting within five days from the previous bout. Rahman had nine professional fights in 1995, and eleven in 1996.
Rahman had obvious natural boxing skills that propelled him to 11 knockout wins in his first 12 fights. He took a step up in class in March 1996 with a 10-round decision win over veteran Ross Puritty and seven months later, he repeated the feat against former world champion Trevor Berbick.{{Citation|last=mike goodpaster|title=Hasim Rahman v.s Ross Puritty|date=October 2, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpbapIiGG-o| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811221028/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpbapIiGG-o| archive-date=August 11, 2017|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{Citation|last=YeahJustLikeChuckie|title=Hasim Rahman - Trevor Berbick|date=May 16, 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loCBnjwzqa0| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817223117/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loCBnjwzqa0| archive-date=August 17, 2017|access-date=April 25, 2017}} In July 1997, he won the regional USBA heavyweight title, and four months later, he added another regional belt, the IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title, defending the USBA title three times and the Intercontinental belt twice.
=1998–2000: heavyweight title contention=
{{main|Hasim Rahman vs. David Tua}}
On December 19, 1998, Rahman faced fellow contender David Tua in a fight to determine the IBF's mandatory contender. Rahman was using his power jab well, out boxing Tua virtually every round. At the end of the 9th round Tua staggered Rahman with a devastating punch after the bell that dazed him. At the beginning of the next round Tua hit him with several heavy shots and the referee jumped in when Rahman was bobbing and weaving. Tua won by TKO. It was argued that it should have been a DQ.{{Citation|last=Ritchie .T A|title=Hasim Rahman vs David Tua (1st Fight)|date=June 20, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvfBF6bBQjw| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/UvfBF6bBQjw| archive-date=October 29, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{cbignore}}
Because of the controversial nature of the loss, Rahman's ranking did not suffer, but in November 1999, he was knocked out by Oleg Maskaev in the eighth round of a fight he looked to be winning. At one point during the match, Rahman was knocked through the ropes onto the floor, hitting his head on the floor. Rahman dropped out of The Ring top 10 as a result of the surprise loss.{{Citation|last=Ritchie .T A|title=Hasim Rahman vs Oleg Maskaev (1st Fight)|date=June 20, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z0HCHEZaZc| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/8Z0HCHEZaZc| archive-date=October 29, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{cbignore}} Rahman later said that he had seen Maskaev earlier in his career get knocked out in the first round by former champion Oliver McCall and he assumed he was brought in as an easy win. Rahman claimed that because of this, he did not train as hard as he should have and was beaten.
=2001: first world title and Lewis rivalry=
{{Main|Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman|Hasim Rahman vs. Lennox Lewis II}}
Rahman came back with three wins, including one in May 2000 over Corrie Sanders in a war in which he was dropped twice and came back to win in 7, and after that he was moved back up in the rankings. After this fight, Sanders briefly retired.{{Citation|last=Erraticsboxing|title=Hasim Rahman vs. Corrie Sanders (Highlights)|date=July 17, 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQSGPbB1bk| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926133037/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQSGPbB1bk&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=September 26, 2012|access-date=April 25, 2017}} Finally, on April 22, 2001, Rahman earned a shot at Lennox Lewis the WBC, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion with a win over Frankie Swindell.{{Cite news|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2000/06/28/rahman-to-face-swindell-on-espn2-card-in-august/|title=Rahman to face Swindell on ESPN2 card in August|work=tribunedigital-baltimoresun|access-date=April 25, 2017|language=en}} Rahman beat Swindell via 7th-round RTD. Swindell quit on his stool after the 7th round, informing the ringside doctor that he had suffered an eye injury.{{Citation|title=Hasim Rahman vs Frankie Swindell (04-08-2000)|url=https://ok.ru/video/248923490984|language=en|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
In the fight, held at Brakpan, South Africa, Lewis and Rahman traded hard blows for five rounds before Rahman, a 20-to-1 underdog, stunned the crowd by defeating Lewis via 5th-round KO. It was only the second loss of Lewis' career.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/18/sports/boxing-rahman-is-hoping-to-block-lewis-s-path-to-tyson.html|title=BOXING; Rahman Is Hoping to Block Lewis's Path to Tyson|last=Cauvin|first=Henri|date=April 18, 2001|work=The New York Times|access-date=April 25, 2017|issn=0362-4331}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-apr-22-sp-54261-story.html|title=Knocked Out by Rahman, Lewis Champ No Longer|agency=Associated Press|date=April 22, 2001|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 25, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}} His first was on September 24, 1994, when Oliver McCall defeated him via 2nd-round TKO.
Lewis had an immediate-rematch clause in the contract for his defense against Hasim, and chose to invoke it. Rahman and his new promoter, Don King, made plans to defend the titles against David Izon, rather than giving Lewis his rematch.{{Cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2001-05-11-rahman.htm|title=USATODAY.com - Don King signs Hasim Rahman|website=usatoday30.usatoday.com|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2001/may/31/20010531-023434-5079r/|title=Rahman's first defense vs. Izon|newspaper=The Washington Times|access-date=April 25, 2017|language=en-US}} Lewis sued Rahman in U.S. federal court to enforce their contract. The judge, Neil McCluskey sided with Lewis and on November 17, 2001, in Las Vegas, the two men met again.{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jun-22-sp-13374-story.html|title=Rahman Decision Packs a Big Punch|last=SPRINGER|first=STEVE|date=June 22, 2001|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 25, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}} This time, Lewis brutally knocked Rahman out in the fourth round. For the rematch, Lewis made $11 million and Rahman got $10 million. The fight generated 460,000 pay-per-view buys and $23 million in revenue.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/on-this-day-lennox-lewis-gets-sweet-revenge-over-hasim-rahman-in-las-vegas/|title=On This Day: Lennox Lewis gets sweet revenge over Hasim Rahman in Las Vegas - Boxing News|date=November 17, 2016|work=Boxing News|access-date=April 25, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Citation|last=Ritchie .T A|title=Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman 2 - The Rematch - Undisputed Heavyweight Championship|date=July 17, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcIAq8lq36c| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/OcIAq8lq36c| archive-date=October 29, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.si.com/vault/2001/11/26/314451/payback-ending-hasim-rahmans-seven-month-joyride-as-the-heavyweight-champion-lennox-lewis-regained-the-title-and-a-measure-of-respect-for-his-career|title=Payback Ending Hasim Rahman's seven-month joyride as the heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis regained the title and a measure of respect for his career|last=Hoffer|first=Richard|work=SI.com|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
=2002–2004: comeback=
{{main|Evander Holyfield vs. Hasim Rahman|Hasim Rahman vs. John Ruiz|Hasim Rahman vs. Kali Meehan}}
Rahman's comeback fight ended in disappointment, he was beaten by a technical decision by aging former champion Evander Holyfield after headbutts from Holyfield caused a massive swelling (severe hematoma) on Rahman's forehead.{{Citation|last=Ritchie .T A|title=Evander Holyfield vs Hasim Rahman - Part 2/2|date=June 3, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkyqU2tuuyI| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111133832/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkyqU2tuuyI| archive-date=November 11, 2014|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/02/sports/boxing-after-fight-is-stopped-the-winner-is-holyfield.html|title=BOXING; After Fight Is Stopped, the Winner Is Holyfield|last=Freeman|first=Mike|date=June 2, 2002|work=The New York Times|access-date=April 25, 2017|issn=0362-4331}}
On March 29, 2003, Rahman faced David Tua for a second time. The fight was ruled a draw after one judge scored it for Rahman, a second for Tua and a third had the score even. Tua was knocked down a split second after the bell rang and it was not ruled an official knockdown. Rahman came in at the heaviest weight of his career. In June, Rahman was elevated to the No. 1 contender's position by the WBC.{{Citation|last=mike goodpaster|title=David Tua v s Hasim Rahman 2|date=October 14, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ZsbSPBG3A| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805233456/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ZsbSPBG3A&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=August 5, 2017|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
On December 13, Rahman was matched with former WBA world champion John Ruiz, in a match for an Interim WBA heavyweight title (caused by Roy Jones Jr. deciding whether he wanted to stay a heavyweight or return to Light Heavyweight). Rahman was favored, but he lost by (twelve round) unanimous decision and again was out of condition. Ruiz, who became interim titleholder with this victory, was upgraded to WBA heavyweight champion after Roy Jones Jr. vacated the title on February 20, 2004, choosing to fight Antonio Tarver for the WBC and IBO light heavyweight titles (already in 2003), rather than Ruiz.{{Citation|last=DrunkColin|title=John Ruiz - Hasim Rahman - full fight {{!}}{{!}} polecam: ringpolska.pl|date=May 15, 2011|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6zR8F48Cm0| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/y6zR8F48Cm0| archive-date=October 29, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{cbignore}}
After this defeat, Rahman stepped back to a lower level of competition and defeated four journeyman fighters while working to get back into shape. His efforts paid off when he was rewarded with a fight against Kali Meehan on November 13, 2004. The fight was an elimination bout for the IBF, WBA, and WBC, with the winner being the number-one contender in more than one world-title organization. Rahman scored the victory by a fourth-round knockout at New York City's Madison Square Garden.{{Citation|last=Ritchie .T A|title=Hasim Rahman vs Kali Meehan - Great Fight|date=June 3, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwMDSQAnybs| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/VwMDSQAnybs| archive-date=October 29, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2017}}{{cbignore}}
=2005: second world title and Vitali Klitschko fight cancellation=
The WBC designated Rahman as Vitali Klitschko's next mandatory challenger; the fight was set for April 30, 2005. Klitschko injured his thigh while training for the fight, so it was rescheduled for June 18. As this date approached, Klitschko's camp said that the thigh had not fully healed; the WBC made July 23 the new fight date. Soon after this second postponement, Vitali's doctors reportedly discovered back injuries that they said demanded minor-yet-immediate corrective surgery. The WBC pushed Rahman's title shot back again, this time to November 12; Rahman's share of the purse following this match would reportedly be around US$4.2 million.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/1601/2005-07-08/Rahman-wants-Klitschko-|title=Rahman wants Klitschko! - World boxing - Boxing news - BOXNEWS.com.ua|website=www.boxnews.com.ua|language=en-gb|access-date=April 26, 2017}}
After this third rescheduling, Rahman, fought for a WBC "Interim" heavyweight championship and defeated Monte Barrett on August 13, 2005, via unanimous decision.
At this point, Klitschko would be stripped of his WBC title if his first fight back was not against Rahman. On November 7, it was announced that Klitschko had suffered severe right knee injuries during training; the WBC said it would strip him of the championship if he was unable to box within 60–90 days of a soon-to-be-announced base date. However, on November 9, Vitali Klitschko retired instead.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2218462|title=Manager: Klitschko is 'done for good'|date=November 9, 2005|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 26, 2017}} On November 10, 2005, the WBC voted to award its heavyweight championship to Rahman, making Rahman a two-time heavyweight champion.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/hasim-rahman-prepares-accept-wbc-heavyweight-title--2384|title=Hasim Rahman Prepares to Accept WBC Heavyweight Title - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=November 9, 2005 |language=en-us|access-date=April 26, 2017}}
On December 9, 2005, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ended Rahman's contract with Don King and he signed instead with Top Rank Boxing.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2254873 |title=Judge releases Rahman from contract with King |website=ESPN |date=December 10, 2005 |access-date=January 4, 2017}}
=2006: title fights vs. Toney, Maskaev =
{{main|Hasim Rahman vs. James Toney|Hasim Rahman vs. Oleg Maskaev II}}
On March 18, 2006, Rahman fought James Toney to a draw, in a 12-round fight in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and he retained the WBC heavyweight title. The judges scorecards read 114-114, 117-111 and 114-114. Judges Tom Kaczmarek and Nobuaki Uratani had Toney leading by one point heading into the 12th. Rahman only retained the title by winning the final round.{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/4809900.stm|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Boxing {{!}} Rahman keeps crown following draw|website=news.bbc.co.uk|date=March 19, 2006|access-date=April 26, 2017}}
Rahman reached his peak rankings in 2006. The April 2006 issue of the Ring ranked him the #2 heavyweight in the world after IBF champion Chris Byrd.[https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_2005 The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: 2005]. BoxRec retroactively ranked him #4 that year, below Nikolai Valuev, Lamon Brewster, and Chris Byrd.{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/BoxRec%27s_Annual_Ratings:_Heavyweight_Annuals|title=BoxRec's Annual Ratings: Heavyweight Annuals - BoxRec}}
On August 12, 2006, Rahman lost the WBC heavyweight championship to rival Oleg Maskaev by 12th Round TKO in a mandatory defense of his title. Rahman led on the judges' scorecards for most of the close fight, with the three judges respectively scoring it 106-103 for Rahman, 103-106 for Maskaev, and 105-104 for Rahman going into 12th round; Rahman landed 250 punches throughout the bout (47% accuracy) to Maskaev's 184 (28% accuracy).[https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Hasim_Rahman_vs._Oleg_Maskaev_(2nd_meeting) BoxRec: Hasim Rahman vs. Oleg Maskaev (2nd meeting)]. However, Rahman was knocked down early in the 12th and eventually stumbled to the mat. Rahman was then holding on to the ropes to stay on his feet. Maskaev landed a flurry of punches with Rahman unable to defend himself. The referee stopped the bout to save Rahman from further punishment. Afterwards he said he should have followed his trainer's game plan by staying cautious in the last round to win on points, instead of rushing Maskaev, mistakenly thinking him too tired to fight back.{{Citation|last=spiritofmusicX|title=🔺 Oleg Maskaev vs Hasim Rahman #2 🔻|date=March 17, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6HaM8wVAd0| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/_6HaM8wVAd0| archive-date=October 29, 2021|access-date=April 26, 2017}}{{cbignore}}
=2007: second comeback=
After a 10-month layoff, Rahman resumed his career with a ten-round unanimous decision over Taurus Sykes June 14, 2007, at The Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxing247.com/weblog/archives/113320|title=Hasim Rahman vs Taurus Sykes on June 14 • Boxing News|date=May 7, 2007|work=Boxing News Archive|access-date=April 26, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/fight/1609/2007-06-14/Hasim-Rahman-VS-Taurus-Sykes|title=Fight Hasim Rahman W UD 10 (10) Taurus Sykes - Boxing news - BOXNEWS.com.ua|website=www.boxnews.com.ua|language=en-gb|access-date=April 26, 2017}} Rahman then fought three times in three months defeating Dicky Ryan by second-round TKO on September 7, 2007. Hasim followed up by stopping Cerrone Fox on October 18, 2007. On November 15, 2007, Rahman then scored a 10th-round TKO for the NABF title against Zuri Lawrence. In this fight, Lawrence fell through the ropes on two occasions whilst ducking punches, once in round six and again in round nine. In round six, he landed on the floor below the ring, but beat the referee's 20-count. He received a standing ovation from the crowd when he re-entered the ring.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/fight/1799/2007-11-15/Hasim-Rahman-VS-Zuri-Lawrence|title=Fight Hasim Rahman W TKO 10 (10) Zuri Lawrence - Boxing news - BOXNEWS.com.ua|website=www.boxnews.com.ua|language=en-gb|access-date=April 26, 2017}}
=2008: Rahman vs. Toney II, Wladimir Klitschko=
{{Main|Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman}}
Going into 2008, the 35 year old Rahman was still considered a potent fighter. He held the NABF continental title and was ranked #4 by the IBF and #8 by the WBO. BoxRec retroactively ranked him the world's 8th best heavyweight in 2007. However, his two fights in that year would both end in defeat.
On July 16, 2008, Rahman was stopped by an accidental headbutt against James Toney. Toney was originally awarded a TKO victory as the referee declared Rahman had quit between rounds. A week later, the TKO victory was overturned and changed to a No Contest due to the headbutt. After three rounds, Toney was ahead on 29–28 on two of the judges cards while Rahman was ahead, 29–28 on the third card.{{Citation|last=James Toney|title=James Toney vs Hasim Rahman 2 7/16/2008 Fight #81|date=May 17, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNk9XvVBj4k| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/RNk9XvVBj4k| archive-date=October 29, 2021|access-date=April 26, 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/james-toney-stops-hasim-rahman-question-marks-left--14990|title=James Toney Stops Hasim Rahman, Question Marks Left - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=July 17, 2008 |language=en-us|access-date=April 26, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/toney-vs-rahman-result-changed-no-decision--15153|title=Toney vs. Rahman Result Changed To a No-Decision - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=July 28, 2008 |language=en-us|access-date=April 26, 2017}}
Rahman lost to Wladimir Klitschko by TKO in the 7th round on December 13, 2008, for his WBO, IBO & IBF titles. Klitschko dominated the fight, winning every round while making good use of his left jab. Rahman seemed unable to withstand the Ukrainian's punch power. The referee called a stop to the contest in the 7th round after Rahman failed to respond to a series of shots, having been knocked down in the sixth round and left visibly disoriented.{{Citation|last=HBO|title=Wladimir Klitschko vs Hasim Rahman: Highlights (HBO Boxing)|date=January 7, 2009|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaIkfFY8cmE|access-date=April 26, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/92162-my-thoughts-on-wladimir-klitschko-vs-hasim-rahman|title=My Thoughts On Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman|last=Claudio|first=EJ|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=April 26, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/3743789/Vladimir-Klitschko-KOs-Hasim-Rahman.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/3743789/Vladimir-Klitschko-KOs-Hasim-Rahman.html |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Vladimir Klitschko KO's Hasim Rahman|last=agencies|first=Telegraph staff and|work=Telegraph.co.uk|access-date=April 26, 2017|language=en}}{{cbignore}} At the time of the stoppage, Klitschko was leading on all three judges scorecards, respectively 60–53, 60–53, and 60–47; Klitschko landed 178 punches (48% accuracy) to Rahman's 30 (14% accuracy), a nearly six-fold disparity.https://[boxrec.com/media/index.php/Wladimir_Klitschko_vs._Hasim_Rahman BoxRec: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman.]
=2009–2011: layoff and third comeback=
In an interview dated February 26, 2009, with DreamFighters.com, Rahman expressed his interest in crossing over into mixed martial arts.{{cite web |url=http://dreamfighters.com/?p=1588 |title=DreamFighters Exclusive with Hasim Rahman : DreamFighters.com |access-date=February 26, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090301131047/http://dreamfighters.com/?p=1588 |archive-date=March 1, 2009 }}
Fifteen months after the seventh round loss to Wladimir Klitschko in December 2008, Rahman made a comeback against 43-year-old journeyman Clinton Boldridge winning the fight via TKO 1. Rahman next fought on June 19, 2010, against journeyman Shannon Miller (16–4, 9 KO) in a match that took in the Niagara Falls Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Rahman came into the ring at 260 pounds and won the bout by TKO in the 4th round, after sending Miller down in each of the four rounds.{{cite web | url =http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=28652 | title =Hasim Rahman Destroys Shannon Miller in Four Round | last =Vester | first =Mark | publisher =BoxingScene.com | date =June 20, 2010 | access-date =June 20, 2010}}{{cite web | url =http://www.boxingnews24.com/2010/06/rahman-stops-miller/ | title =Rahman stops Miller | last =Kim | first =Jason | publisher =BoxingNews24.com | date =June 20, 2010 | access-date =June 20, 2010}} He then won his next three fights (all by knockout), against Damon Reed, Marcus McGee and Galen Brown. His win over Galen Brown marked Rahmans 50th professional win in his career. With this win, he ran his record to 5-0 (all wins via knock out) since his loss to Wladimir Klitschko.
=2012: title shot vs. Povetkin=
He was elevated to the WBA number one contender to face Alexander Povetkin on September 29, 2012, for the WBA regular heavyweight championship.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/8434915/hasim-rahman-gets-final-shot-alexander-povetkin|title=Ready or not, Rahman gets a shot|work=ESPN.com|access-date=April 26, 2017}} Povetkin beat Rahman via 2nd-round TKO.{{Citation|last=Robert Schröer|title=Alexander Povetkin vs Hasim Rahman Full Fight HD 29 Sept 2012|date=September 29, 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHC989mRvE| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811180045/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHC989mRvE| archive-date=August 11, 2017|access-date=April 26, 2017}}
=2014: Super 8 Tournament=
In yet another attempt to re-enter the heavyweight scene Rahman signed up for the super 8 tournament, an elimination-style event staged in Auckland, New Zealand.{{Cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/9895886/Hasim-Rahman-to-fight-in-NZ-Super-8-bout|title=Hasim Rahman to fight in NZ 'Super 8' bout|last=Johnstone|first=Duncan|date=April 2, 2014|work=Stuff.co.nz|access-date=April 26, 2017|language=en}} But despite holding the tag as tournament favorite the ageing Rahman was outpointed by little-known club fighter Anthony Nansen in the quarter-final on June 4, 2014.
Personal life
Born on November 7, 1972, Rahman was raised in Baltimore, Maryland.{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Hasim_Rahman|title=Hasim Rahman - BoxRec}} He is a practising Muslim and was fasting in the month of Ramadan when he faced Lennox Lewis.{{Cite web|url=https://sport360.com/article/other/17373/hasim-rahman-baltimore-streets-world-title-straps|title=Hasim Rahman: From Baltimore streets to world title straps - Sport360 News|website=sport360.com}}
As a teenager, Rahman was an enforcer for drug dealers, and was known for surviving several shootings.{{cite web |title=Las Vegas Review-Journal |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Nov-11-Sun-2001/sports/17422300.html |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=Reviewjournal.com}} He nearly died in a car accident (which left him with permanent scarring on his cheek and ear) and once survived a shooting where five bullets entered his body.{{cite news |title=A heavyweight not to be taken lightly |newspaper=Baltimore Sun |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/about/bal-5rahman,0,1174653.story |access-date=January 4, 2017}} In 2001, Rahman and his family were involved in a car accident shortly after a celebration at City Hall. Rahman sustained no serious injuries and received no medical assistance, while his wife, Crystal, was hospitalized.{{Cite web|url=http://a.espncdn.com/boxing/news/2001/0425/1186087.html|title=ESPN.com: BOXING - Heavyweight champ tossed from car in post-rally crash|website=a.espncdn.com}}
Rahman has a son, Hasim Rahman Jr., who is a professional boxer as well.{{cite news | url=https://www.mmanews.com/2022/07/hasim-rahman-jr/ | title=Update: Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Official for August 6 | newspaper=Mma News | Ufc News, Results & Interviews | date=July 7, 2022 }}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 62
|{{no2}}Loss |{{nowrap|50–9–2 {{small|(1)}}}} |style="text-align:left;"| Anthony Nansen |UD |3 |Jun 4, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Super Eight Boxing Tournament I: heavyweight quarter-final}} |
| 61
|{{no2}}Loss |50–8–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| Alexander Povetkin |TKO |2 (12), {{small|1:46}} |Sep 29, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBA (Regular) heavyweight title}} |
| 60
|{{yes2}}Win |50–7–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| Galen Brown |TKO |6 (10), {{small|1:45}} |Jun 11, 2011 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, Mississippi, U.S.}} | |
| 59
|{{yes2}}Win |49–7–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| Marcus McGee |KO |1 (8), {{small|3:00}} |Oct 2, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama}} | |
| 58
|{{yes2}}Win |48–7–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| Damon Reed |KO |6 (10), {{small|2:20}} |Aug 14, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.}} | |
| 57
|{{yes2}}Win |47–7–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| Shannon Miller |TKO |4 (10), {{small|1:37}} |Jun 19, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|The Conference & Event Center, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.}} | |
| 56
|{{yes2}}Win |46–7–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| Clinton Boldridge |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:50}} |Mar 26, 2010 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Beaumont Club, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.}} | |
| 55
|{{no2}}Loss |45–7–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| Wladimir Klitschko |TKO |7 (12), {{small|0:44}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles}} |
| 54
|style="background:#DDD"|{{abbr|NC|No contest}} |45–6–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"| James Toney |TKO |3 (12), {{small|3:00}} |Jul 16, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Vacant WBO–NABO heavyweight title at stake; |
| 53
|{{yes2}}Win |45–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Zuri Lawrence |TKO |10 (10), {{small|2:20}} |Nov 15, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF heavyweight title}} |
| 52
|{{yes2}}Win |44–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Cerrone Fox |TKO |1 (10), {{small|2:27}} |Oct 18, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.}} | |
| 51
|{{yes2}}Win |43–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Dicky Ryan |TKO |2 (10), {{small|0:41}} |Sep 7, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.}} | |
| 50
|{{yes2}}Win |42–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Taurus Sykes |UD |10 |Jun 14, 2007 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Main Street Armory, Rochester, New York, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won NABF interim heavyweight title}} |
| 49
|{{no2}}Loss |41–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Oleg Maskaev |TKO |12 (12), {{small|2:17}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBC heavyweight title}} |
| 48
|{{draw}}Draw |41–5–2 |style="text-align:left;"| James Toney |{{abbr|MD|Majority draw}} |12 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC heavyweight title}} |
| 47
|{{yes2}}Win |41–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Monte Barrett |UD |12 |Aug 13, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|United Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC interim heavyweight title}} |
| 46
|{{yes2}}Win |40–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Kali Meehan |RTD |4 (12), {{small|3:00}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}} | |
| 45
|{{yes2}}Win |39–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Terrence Lewis |KO |2 (10), {{small|0:43}} |Jul 28, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Frontier Field, Rochester, New York, U.S.}} | |
| 44
|{{yes2}}Win |38–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Rob Calloway |KO |2 (10), {{small|2:00}} |Jun 17, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 43
|{{yes2}}Win |37–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Mario Cawley |TKO |2 (8), {{small|2:25}} |Apr 16, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.}} | |
| 42
|{{yes2}}Win |36–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Al Cole |UD |10 |Mar 11, 2004 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 41
|{{no2}}Loss |35–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"| John Ruiz |UD |12 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBA interim heavyweight title}} |
| 40
|{{draw}}Draw |35–4–1 |style="text-align:left;"| David Tua |{{abbr|SD|Split draw}} |12 |Mar 29, 2003 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.}} | |
| 39
|{{no2}}Loss |35–4 |style="text-align:left;"| Evander Holyfield |{{abbr|TD|Technical decision}} |8 (12), {{small|1:19}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Split TD: Rahman sustained eye swelling after an accidental head clash}} |
| 38
|{{no2}}Loss |35–3 |style="text-align:left;"| Lennox Lewis |KO |4 (12), {{small|1:29}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBC, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles}} |
| 37
|{{yes2}}Win |35–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Lennox Lewis |KO |5 (12), {{small|2:32}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBC, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles}} |
| 36
|{{yes2}}Win |34–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Frankie Swindell |RTD |7 (10), {{small|3:00}} |Aug 4, 2000 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |
| 35
|{{yes2}}Win |33–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Corrie Sanders |TKO |7 (12), {{small|1:50}} |May 20, 2000 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBU heavyweight title}} |
| 34
|{{yes2}}Win |32–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Marion Wilson |UD |10 |Mar 1, 2000 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant Maryland State heavyweight title}} |
| 33
|{{no2}}Loss |31–2 |style="text-align:left;"| Oleg Maskaev |KO |8 (10), {{small|0:40}} |Nov 6, 1999 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 32
|{{yes2}}Win |31–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Arthur Weathers |KO |1 (10), {{small|1:44}} |Apr 15, 1999 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 31
|{{yes2}}Win |30–1 |style="text-align:left;"| Michael Rush |TKO |5 (10), {{small|2:40}} |Mar 12, 1999 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}} | |
| 30
|{{no2}}Loss |29–1 |style="text-align:left;"| David Tua |TKO |10 (12), {{small|0:35}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost IBF Inter-Continental and USBA heavyweight titles}} |
| 29
|{{yes2}}Win |29–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Garing Lane |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |2 (10), {{small|3:00}} |Jul 9, 1998 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Grand Casino Avoyelles, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |28–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Steve Pannell |KO |2 (12), {{small|1:48}} |Apr 21, 1998 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Players Island Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF Inter-Continental and USBA heavyweight titles}} |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |27–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Melvin Foster |TKO |2 (10) |Mar 14, 1998 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Olympic Stadium, Moscow, Russia}} | |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |26–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Jesse Ferguson |UD |12 |Jan 31, 1998 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |25–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Tui Toia |KO |1 (10), {{small|3:08}} |Dec 4, 1997 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.}} | |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Obed Sullivan |MD |12 |Nov 1, 1997 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Apollo Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained USBA heavyweight title; |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Jeff Wooden |TKO |9 (12), {{small|1:44}} |Jul 15, 1997 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, New York, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant USBA heavyweight title}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Marshall Tillman |KO |1 (8), {{small|2:39}} |Jan 9, 1997 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}} | |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Herman Delgado |KO |2 (8), {{small|1:37}} |Dec 17, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Marcos González |KO |1 (10) |Dec 3, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England}} | |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Brian Sargent |TKO |1 (8), {{small|1:24}} |Nov 8, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} | |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Trevor Berbick |UD |10 |Oct 15, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Mark Young |TKO |3 (8) |Aug 8, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Martin Foster |KO |2 (10), {{small|0:57}} |Jun 9, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.}} | |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Tim Knight |TKO |4 (8), {{small|2:43}} |Jun 4, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Steve Edwards |TKO |2 (6), {{small|2:34}} |May 3, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|The MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.}} | |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Ross Puritty |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |Mar 26, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S.}} | |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Mike Mitchell |KO |1 (8), {{small|1:07}} |Mar 9, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Bradley Rone |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:27}} |Feb 9, 1996 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Mike Robinson |KO |1 (6) |Dec 13, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"| James Johnson |TKO |3 (6) |Oct 10, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S.}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Matt Green |TKO |2 (6) |Sep 12, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Carl McGrew |TKO |1 (6) |Aug 26, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Larry Davis |TKO |2 (6) |Jul 13, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Eric Valentine |KO |1 (4) |Jun 6, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Jeff Williams |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |4 |Mar 28, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Dennis Cain |TKO |2 (4), {{small|2:22}} |Jan 11, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Robert Jackson |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (4) |Jan 6, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"| Gregory Herrington |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|1:35}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |
References
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External links
- {{Boxrec|id=006070}}
- [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/rahman_hasim.htm CBZ Profile]
- [http://boxing.about.com/od/records/a/rahman.htm Hasim Rahman profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060813160829/http://boxing.about.com/od/records/a/rahman.htm |date=August 13, 2006 }} at About.com
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