20 Years On: Recalling Marco Antonio Barrera’s Thrashing Of Naseem Hamed
What happens when a great fighter meets a very good one? What happens when a great fighter has a great training camp and a very … continue
Naseem Hamed
April 2001 – When Two British Boxing Giants Came Crashing Down
At the start of the month of April in 2001, two British stars, in fact, global stars, were seemingly set to continue their respective dominance; … continue
25 Years Ago: When Naseem Hamed Won His First World Title And Looked Set For Greatness
When did the world see the peak Naseem Hamed? When did the boxing world see “The Prince” at his dazzling best? It might be that … continue
“A Nice Little War” – Naseem Hamed Vs. Daniel Alicea
Naseem Hamed was a classic example of a sizzling puncher who had a very leaky defence. In time, after a number of fights saw Hamed’s … continue
On This Day – “The Prince” Has His Final Fight
… And Goes Out With A Booed Whimper, Not An Applauded Bang First Naseem Hamed bored his fans something awful, then “The Prince” insulted them. … continue
Ever Beleno vs. Naseem Hamed: Two Power-Punching Featherweights Who Never Got Into A Dust-up
“He was a good puncher and once again he was a southpaw. He was more powerful than Naseem Hamed,” Tom “Boom Boom” Johnson speaking with … continue
Ring Magazine Feature: Pacquiao vs. Hamed
“Two Power-Punching Superstars Clash In A Mythical Matchup For The Ages” Former featherweight king Naseem Hamed still enjoys plenty of press. Despite having been retired … continue
Recalling The Savage Naseem Hamed / Augie Sanchez War
During the typical summer drought we boxing fans endure at this time of the year, with precious little boxing scheduled (although things pick up again … continue
Naseem Hamed: Could He Have Hung With The Greats – Pacquiao, Marquez, Morales?
Former featherweight king “Prince” Naseem Hamed, by his own admission, retired too soon. Just 28 when he decided to hang up the gloves, the cocky … continue
Naseem Hamed Turns 45 – So How Good Was “The Prince?”
Born today in The Steel City of Sheffield in the south of Yorkshire, England, was one Naseem Hamed – better known in boxing circles as … continue