20 Years On: Recalling Marco Antonio Barrera’s Thrashing Of Naseem Hamed

04/07/202104/07/2021 James Slater

What happens when a great fighter meets a very good one? What happens when a great fighter … continue

April 2001 – When Two British Boxing Giants Came Crashing Down

04/02/2021 James Slater

At the start of the month of April in 2001, two British stars, in fact, global stars, … continue

09/30/2020 James Slater

When did the world see the peak Naseem Hamed? When did the boxing world see “The Prince” … continue

07/05/2020 James Slater

Naseem Hamed was a classic example of a sizzling puncher who had a very leaky defence. In … continue

05/18/2020 James Slater

… And Goes Out With A Booed Whimper, Not An Applauded Bang First Naseem Hamed bored his … continue

01/26/202001/25/2020 James Slater

“He was a good puncher and once again he was a southpaw. He was more powerful than … continue

10/11/201910/10/2019 James Slater

“Two Power-Punching Superstars Clash In A Mythical Matchup For The Ages” Former featherweight king Naseem Hamed still … continue

07/07/2019 James Slater

During the typical summer drought we boxing fans endure at this time of the year, with precious … continue

05/18/201905/18/2019 James Slater

Former featherweight king “Prince” Naseem Hamed, by his own admission, retired too soon. Just 28 when he … continue

02/12/2019 James Slater

Born today in The Steel City of Sheffield in the south of Yorkshire, England, was one Naseem … continue