Greg Hardy Boxing Hasim Rahman Jr. After Vitor Belfort Pulls Out W/ Illness

Hasim Rahman Jr. has actually discovered a brand-new challenger … previous NFL star turned UFC fighter turned fighter Greg Hardy is actioning in eleventh hour to conserve the centerpiece after Vitor Belfort was required to take out after getting ill, it was revealed Tuesday.

DAZN broke the news today … revealing Rahman will square off versus the ex-Panthers protective end in simply 4 days.

“I’m delighted, male, this is my possibility to reveal that I belong in the boxing world,” Hardy stated.

“I understand plenty about the Rahman name as fighters, and I understand he was getting ready for Vitor, however I’m absolutely positive and ready to reveal individuals I can box.”

Hasim and Vitor were initially set to go toe-to-toe on Nov.19 in Austin, TX … however the bout was cancelled after the Brazilian blended martial artist contracted COVID-19.

Rahman will have his hands complete with Hardy … who aside from being big (Greg would need to cut to make the 265 pound. limitation as a UFC fighter), likewise strikes like a truck.

But, Hasim’s likewise hazardous. The 31-year-old fighter — whose daddy was a heavyweight champ — has a professional record of 12-1 (6 knockouts).

Of course, Rahman Jr.’s been among the fighters feuding with Jake Paul of late. The males were set up to combat, however the bout fell apart weeks prior to. Hasim has actually been determined the Problem Child’s ducking him.