25 Years Ago Today: Hamed Vs. Kelley
“A Featherweight Version Of Hagler-Hearns”
It really was a quarter of a century ago when featherweight talkers, punchers, showmen, fellow … read more “25 Years Ago Today: Hamed Vs. Kelley”
Naseem Hamed
25 Years Ago Today: Naseem Hamed Brutalises Billy Hardy In Savagely Quick Fashion
Naseem Hamed was such a huge star in 1997, in the UK especially (the US would have to be conquered … read more “25 Years Ago Today: Naseem Hamed Brutalises Billy Hardy In Savagely Quick Fashion”
Naseem Hamed Turns 48; How Great Was Naz?
In his dazzling, seemingly all too brief prime – 1995 to 2000 – “Prince” Naseem Hamed was, whether you loved … read more “Naseem Hamed Turns 48; How Great Was Naz?”
20 Year Anniversary – Marco Antonio Barrera Dethrones Prince Naseem Hamed
April 7th 2001, marks the 20th anniversary of the featherweight battle between Marco Antonio Barrera and Prince Naseem Hamed. The … read more “20 Year Anniversary – Marco Antonio Barrera Dethrones Prince Naseem Hamed ”
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 … read more “20 Years On: Recalling Marco Antonio Barrera’s Thrashing Of 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 … read more “April 2001 – When Two British Boxing Giants Came Crashing Down”
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 … read more “25 Years Ago: When Naseem Hamed Won His First World Title And Looked Set For Greatness”
“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 … read more ““A Nice Little War” – Naseem Hamed Vs. Daniel Alicea”