Naseem Hamed Quotes


It sounds so early - retiring at 28. But I don't feel it's that early for me. If you're blessed enough and you're gifted and you're lucky enough, and you've got a fortunate career, then you can take that step back. I'm just happy that I did it.


Citations

Davies, Gareth A. "Prince Naseem Hamed: I have no regrets about retiring at 28." The Daily Telegraph, Telegraph Media Group, 11 June 2015.

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Naseem Hamed
Naseem Hamed
  • Born: February 12, 1974
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Athlete

Naseem Hamed, nicknamed Prince Naseem and Naz, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2002. He held multiple featherweight world championships, 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 the best British featherweight of all time by BoxRec. In 2015, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.