Naseem Hamed

British Boxer; WBO Champion

Naseem Hamed - British Boxer; WBO Champion
Born

February 12th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Professional boxing career spanned from 1992 to 2002. Held the WBO featherweight title and achieved notoriety for knockout power and flamboyant fighting style. Built a significant following with a series of successful title defenses and high-profile bouts. Retired with an impressive record of 36 wins, 31 by knockout, and only 1 loss, cementing a legacy in the sport.

Won the WBO featherweight title in 1995

Defeated Marco Antonio Barrera in 2001

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