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”
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?”
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 ”
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”
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”
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”
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”
… And Goes Out With A Booed Whimper, Not An Applauded Bang
First Naseem Hamed bored his fans something awful, … read more “On This Day – “The Prince” Has His Final Fight”