Hasim Rahman Jr (R) alongside his father and former World Heavyweight champion, Hasim Rahman Sr (L) Photo Credit: Instagram @ jr
“My dad set the bar, so now I want to do what he did and set the bar even higher than him and then my brother’s coming after me, he’s going to set it higher than me… We’re trying to be the greatest family to leave a legacy in boxing.”
There’s always an increased element of intrigue and excitement when the son of a legendary fighter enters the sport. A chance to reminisce on the past glory days and a sentimental feeling of hope that one day they can emulate their fathers’ achievements.