New Zealand's Antz Nansen will fight Hasim Rahman, pictured. Photo / Getty Images
Kiwi Antz Nansen has been drawn against former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman in the first round of next month's Super 8 boxing tournament.
Nansen, who has mostly fought as a kickboxer during a decade-long fighting career, was named as a wildcard for the tournament this week when Samuel Peter
withdrew due to a calf injury.
The 31-year-old will now find himself in the ring against No 1 seed Rahman at The Trusts Arena in Auckland on June 4 with the chance of a lifetime at an event with a $500,000 purse.
In a three-round prizefighting event anything can happen and while Nansen will give up height, weight and reach to the former champion, Rahman (50-8-2) hasn't fought since late 2012 when he was knocked out by Alexander Povetkin.
Australian veteran Danny Green, who will commentate at the Super 8 tournament, said Nansen had a chance to make a name for himself.
