Rahman Calling For Purse Bid!

By G. Leon

05/03/2005

Rahman Calling For Purse Bid!

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman has informed Boxingtalk.com that he is not accepting a $1.5-$2M offer to face WBC heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko at Madison Square Garden on April 30. Of course, as the WBC's mandatory challenger, Rahman is entitled to 25% of the winning bid at a purse offer. Trust that there will be MUCH more to follow, so stay tuned to our front page at all times. Remember Where You Heard It First! (1:50 PM ET)