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Classify UK World Boxing Legend ~ Prince Naseem Hamed
Prince Naseem Hamed, commonly known as "Prince" Naseem or "Naz", is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2002.
He held multiple world championships at featherweight, including the WBO title from 1995 to 2000; the IBF title in 1997; and the WBC title from 1999 to 2000.
He also reigned as lineal champion from 1998 to 2001; IBO champion from 2002 to 2003; and held the European bantamweight title from 1994 to 1995.
Hamed is ranked as the third best British featherweight boxer of all time by BoxRec.
In 2015 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
He also knocked out Wilfredo Vázquez who had just been stripped of the WBA title prior to their fight.
Prince Naseem Hamed is rated by BoxRec as the fifth pound-for-pound best British boxer of all time."
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"Prince Naseem Hamed was known for his boxing antics and spectacular ring entrances that have included
entering the ring via a Chevrolet Impala, a flying carpet, a lift, and a palanquin;
re-enacting the video of Michael Jackson's Thriller; and wearing a Halloween mask.
He was also known for his front somersault over the top rope into the ring."
"Since leaving the sport,Prince has recently founded a sports management company
with Clive Richardson, Questra Talent.
Prince Naseem Hamed will now look to grow the next generation of talented sportsman and women,
not just in boxing but also football, rugby, athletics and cricket."
Boxing record: Total fights: 37. Wins: 36. Wins by KO: 32
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