Former heavyweight champion who beat Lennox Lewis makes comeback at 53 next week: “I’m ready for anyone”

is willing to compete with the world’s top operators as he bids to break George Foreman’s record and become the oldest heavyweight champion in history. Should he succeed in doing so, the 53-year-old would also trump the record of Bernard…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 3:51 PM
Former heavyweight champion who beat Lennox Lewis makes comeback at 53 next week: “I’m ready for anyone”
Key Things to Know
  • Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman is making a boxing comeback at age 53 on September 24.
  • Rahman will face Phillip Triantafillo in a scheduled six-round bout in Indiana.
  • The comeback marks Rahman's first professional boxing appearance in over 12 years.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former two-time heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman is scheduled to make his boxing comeback on September 24 in Indiana. The 53-year-old American will face Phillip Triantafillo in a scheduled six-round contest, marking his first professional bout in over 12 years. Rahman aims to break George Foreman's record to become the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.

Rahman, famous for his upset knockout victory over Lennox Lewis, has expressed confidence ahead of his return, stating he is ready to face any heavyweight in the world. His opponent, Triantafillo, holds a professional record of 4-4. Rahman's last professional fight was a decision loss to Anthony Nansen, which followed a stoppage defeat against Alexander Povetkin.

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