Hasbulla Trains 9-Year-Old The Rizzler Ahead of Viral Boxing Match

Popular Russian internet personality Hasbulla recently trained young TikTok star The Rizzler, also known as Christian Joseph, in a New York City gym ahead of their upcoming boxing match.

The session was part of a lighthearted interview on Caleb Pressley’s Sundae Conversations, where Hasbulla offered advice and guidance to the nine-year-old sensation. Joseph rose to fame in 2023 for his viral “rizz face” videos on TikTok. Hasbulla, who went viral in 2020 due to his small stature caused by a growth hormone deficiency, is now a recognized social media personality worldwide.

In the interview, Hasbulla told Joseph: “No matter how famous you get, don’t lose yourself. Stay humble, be a good example to others, and respect and take care of your parents.”

Though Hasbulla often appears at mixed martial arts (MMA) events, he is not a professional fighter. The 22-year-old signed a five-year contract with the UFC in 2022, but it only covers promotional appearances, media engagements, and events with UFC fighters. He does not participate in actual fights. Hasbulla recently visited New York to support UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, who defeated Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden on November 15.

Hasbulla’s celebrity status has led to amusing encounters with professional fighters. In March 2023, he appeared on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast. Tyson allowed Hasbulla to punch him and later hugged him, unaware of his age. Tyson later clarified in November 2024 that he had mistaken Hasbulla for a child, saying, “I thought it was a baby, and I didn’t know he was punching me. That’s how I am with children… He’s like 26 years old.”

A similar incident occurred when MMA star Jon Jones picked Hasbulla up and spun him around during a meet-and-greet. The clip went viral on X, with fans criticizing Jones for being disrespectful to the influencer.

Despite his playful public persona, Hasbulla continues to be a prominent figure in the MMA and social media world, appearing with fighters, attending events, and mentoring younger stars like The Rizzler.