Naseem Hamed

Former champion and British legend, Prince Naseem Hamed, has finally revealed the truth behind his decision to walk away from boxing seven years ago. Hamed appeared on BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek and discussed the reason why he walked away from the sport. Hamed is credited as the fighter to pave the way for million dollar purses in the lower weight divisions read more ...

Prince Naseem Hamed is expected to be released from jail next week after serving less than a third of his 15-month sentence for dangerous driving. According to reports on the BBC, the former featherweight champ will be electronically tagged as part of a Home Office home detention curfew. He was jailed on 12 May, serving time at Moorlands Prison in Doncaster, south Yorkshire. The news has angered the family of Anthony Burgin, who was left read more ...

Former featherweight champion Naseem Hamed is hinting at a comeback. "I’ve been boxing since I was seven years of age," said Hamed, now 31. "I simply needed a break. I’ve got two beautiful sons and a wife, and wanted to spend some time with them. Now, though, I’ve had my break. I miss boxing and I believe boxing misses me, too. In the New Year you could witness something special." read more ...