Prince Naseem Hamed: The Hawk Who Flew High And Soared In Legend

Whether he flew into the ring on a magic carpet or was transported in via a giant lift, he was making a statement of total self-confidence and undermining his opponents accordingly. "Prince Naseem Hamed, the boxing showman who brought unmatched flair and excitement to the featherweight division. Somersaulting into the ring, Hamed’s confi... Hamed knocked out Kelly in the fourth round, but only after he had been floored three times by the American. There were moments in the first two rounds when Hamed looked. Prince Naseem Hamed has teased a surprise return to the ring by admitting he would consider a comeback fight against Jake Paul. The former WBO, IBF and WBC.

Finally, after seven minutes, Hamed somersaulted into the ring and knocked out Kelley in the fourth. It’s unlikely that anyone who saw it will ever forget it. Some boxing heads. Though few remember his legacy now, there was once a 5-foot-5-inch British Yemeni who shook up the boxing world in the 1990s. Naseem Hamed, known as “the Prince,”. Hamed became the WBO champion when he knocked out tough Welshman Steve Robinson in 8 one sided rounds. In terms of power Hamed was up there with best of them, he. Hamed knocked out Kelly in the fourth round, but only after he had been floored three times by the American. There were moments in the first two rounds when Hamed looked. Subscribe to watch the best boxing videos. Leave a like to show your support! Share with your friends and family! Naseem remained silent for years after he left the ring, but in 2009, he set the record straight. He told BBC’s Sportsweek that his hands failed him – he needed pain relief.

Though few remember his legacy now, there was once a 5-foot-5-inch British Yemeni who shook up the boxing world in the 1990s. Naseem Hamed, known as “the Prince,”.