Why was Barrera able to beat Naseem Hamed so easily?

Another good one.

I think the one thing we can all agree on is that Hamed was one of the most entertaining and destructive punchers in boxing history and he did it at the highest level, which makes Barrera's feat all the more amazing to be honest. Boxing is a much worse place without Naz though, we could do with another one.

What was it about Barrera that gave Hamed so much trouble in their fight? I'm talking mainly from a STYLE point of view though, not some "Barrera's family just died and his wife is in the ER from a mysterious illness that will only be cured by a decisive victory in his next big fight, which made him an unstoppable force" type of reasoning Counter punching. But, maybe named needed to use pact@rd excuses? Shoulder etc. Instead Hamed gave Barrera his props and moved on. Gave no excuses.... Unlike fanny PACman

No doubt, wasn't it Lupe who something about news anchors supposed to be telling us the truth but they also spend time telling us who's dating who. What kinda news is that? In terms of conflicts, it's more than just Muslims v Christians v Jews etc. It's the western idea that their societies are superior and so must dominate everyone else and it just so happens that the majority of everyone else is Muslims, who are home to so many resources and geostrategically important locations. Anyway, I could go on about this all day. No doubt MAB switched it up, it's why he was so great but we all know a prime Naz was quicker, threw faster and moved slicker. That would've been a far superior fight where MAB would have to have drawn from the same well he had to use against Morales and Pacquiao. its all about control of the natural resources...what other reason would we be worried about africa and the so-called middle east(actually northeast africa) all gold, oil, diamonds, food, herns, everything we covet is over there

muslims and Christians have been fighting hundreds of years...nothing is gonna change. yet more people know who Kim K screwed in their life, more than the leaders of their own country screwing them and their neighbors....God bless America No doubt, wasn't it Lupe who something about news anchors supposed to be telling us the truth but they also spend time telling us who's dating who. What kinda news is that? In terms of conflicts, it's more than just Muslims v Christians v Jews etc. It's the western idea that their societies are superior and so must dominate everyone else and it just so happens that the majority of everyone else is Muslims, who are home to so many resources and geostrategically important locations. Anyway, I could go on about this all day. Barrera switched it up (game plan) so that is one reason that the pace was slower. Here is Naseem saying that if Barrera did come in and made it that kind of fight, he would have KOed Barrera. Merchant: Did the delay affect you? Naseem: No the delay did not affect me. The fact is that he probably boxed better than me tonight and that is it. Merchant: Did he surprise you that he didn't charge you and he did box you and make you be more aggressive? Naseem: I knew he wouldn't charge me. He would have definitely gotten knocked out if he had charged me. The fact is his boxing skills paid off. Merchant: Why couldn't you land your big left hand more often and convincingly? Naseem: I thought he had quite a few things covered there and I didn't feel comfortable throwing it. No doubt MAB switched it up, it's why he was so great but we all know a prime Naz was quicker, threw faster and moved slicker. That would've been a far superior fight where MAB would have to have drawn from the same well he had to use against Morales and Pacquiao.

Naz saying it how it is. Barrera simply outboxed him and I've long held the view, from a purely skilled perspective, Barrera is a top 3 if not top 2 Mexican fighter. Having said that, Nazs hands were fkd, he hadn't trained and his motivation was non existent. If it was Naz from 96-98 v MAB, this would have been a great fight. Instead we got 2 guys holding, elbowing and missing wildly. Both men barely threw more than 30 punches a round. That's abysmal. . Barrera switched it up (game plan) so that is one reason that the pace was slower. Here is Naseem saying that if Barrera did come in and made it that kind of fight, he would have KOed Barrera. Merchant: Did the delay affect you? Naseem: No the delay did not affect me. The fact is that he probably boxed better than me tonight and that is it. Merchant: Did he surprise you that he didn't charge you and he did box you and make you be more aggressive? Naseem: I knew he wouldn't charge me. He would have definitely gotten knocked out if he had charged me. The fact is his boxing skills paid off. Merchant: Why couldn't you land your big left hand more often and convincingly? Naseem: I thought he had quite a few things covered there and I didn't feel comfortable throwing it.

Naz saying it how it is. Barrera simply outboxed him and I've long held the view, from a purely skilled perspective, Barrera is a top 3 if not top 2 Mexican fighter. Having said that, Nazs hands were fkd, he hadn't trained and his motivation was non existent. If it was Naz from 96-98 v MAB, this would have been a great fight. Instead we got 2 guys holding, elbowing and missing wildly. Both men barely threw more than 30 punches a round. That's abysmal. That's the problem but ultimately, throughout the so called west, the Jews run industry and politics and have created the most powerful lobbying groups. Hilary's leaked emails showed her highlighting what many of us educated already know, they WANT to destroy Syria (along with other Muslim parts of the world) to benefit Israel. We heard it from the horses mouth and yet it never became a major news story. Instead we have to sit through some bs about some celebrity dating some whore. muslims and Christians have been fighting hundreds of years...nothing is gonna change. yet more people know who Kim K screwed in their life, more than the leaders of their own country screwing them and their neighbors....God bless America

Had has no mention of hand issues in interview. Maybe he should try get Barrera again but didn't, so that aslways leaves question mark. He diudnt get better after the loss

Barrera: "We saw that Naseem would counter punch you. He would let you miss then hit you. I tricked him and I did the opposite and waited for him to miss and then I hit him" Naseem: "I planned a knock out. Maybe I tried too hard, that's all it is" Reporter: "WEre you surprised that he took your punches well?" Naseem: "I actually didn't hit him the way I wanted to" Reporter:"Why is that?" Naseem: "He simply boxed a good fight. He did his home work." Naz saying it how it is. Barrera simply outboxed him and I've long held the view, from a purely skilled perspective, Barrera is a top 3 if not top 2 Mexican fighter. Having said that, Nazs hands were fkd, he hadn't trained and his motivation was non existent. If it was Naz from 96-98 v MAB, this would have been a great fight. Instead we got 2 guys holding, elbowing and missing wildly. Both men barely threw more than 30 punches a round. That's abysmal. appreciate it...then they want people to have this false since of "patriotism", but if you are the wrong race, religion, or tax bracket you are treated like a second class citizen. We cant force people to believe or worship they way we want them too. I grew up christian but I also know some things they taught us was absolute lies and bull Hamed was a great fighter and Merchant's old azz should have been fired....that was the first ppv I paid for with my own money...me and my bro cut grass and did neighbors yard work, had a fight party.....literally the room was silent after he said that bull crap Christians ruined this country....at least the hypocritical ones....right is right and wrong is wrong regardless of religion. That's the problem but ultimately, throughout the so called west, the Jews run industry and politics and have created the most powerful lobbying groups. Hilary's leaked emails showed her highlighting what many of us educated already know, they WANT to destroy Syria (along with other Muslim parts of the world) to benefit Israel. We heard it from the horses mouth and yet it never became a major news story. Instead we have to sit through some bs about some celebrity dating some whore.

Man I'm behind you on this :boxing: Agreed entirely that europe and its off shoots, what we now label as "the west" has carriedo ut genocides almost every single years for half a millennia or more and continue to do so now, by vilifying the poor and turning the rich and the corrupt into heroes. appreciate it...then they want people to have this false since of "patriotism", but if you are the wrong race, religion, or tax bracket you are treated like a second class citizen. We cant force people to believe or worship they way we want them too. I grew up christian but I also know some things they taught us was absolute lies and bull Hamed was a great fighter and Merchant's old azz should have been fired....that was the first ppv I paid for with my own money...me and my bro cut grass and did neighbors yard work, had a fight party.....literally the room was silent after he said that bull crap Christians ruined this country....at least the hypocritical ones....right is right and wrong is wrong regardless of religion.

Barrera: "We saw that Naseem would counter punch you. He would let you miss then hit you. I tricked him and I did the opposite and waited for him to miss and then I hit him" Naseem: "I planned a knock out. Maybe I tried too hard, that's all it is" Reporter: "WEre you surprised that he took your punches well?" Naseem: "I actually didn't hit him the way I wanted to" Reporter:"Why is that?" Naseem: "He simply boxed a good fight. He did his home work."

I dont care who feelings I hurt.....the truth can be painful and the painful truth is the U.S. vilify and criminalize certain groups of people but throw their misdeeds under the rug. this country was literally built on using religion/Christianity as justification to terrorize...they prefer colonize...the world. My native american and african ancestors dealt with the deceit, and my generation does today How can you call yourself "children of God" when the pope passed slavery in the 1500s.....the united states police force and kkk was formed to kill, capture, destroy black and native communities. Their terrorists groups still exist today. people need to pick up a book and read. Man I'm behind you on this :boxing: Agreed entirely that europe and its off shoots, what we now label as "the west" has carriedo ut genocides almost every single years for half a millennia or more and continue to do so now, by vilifying the poor and turning the rich and the corrupt into heroes.

What kinda dumbass argument is that? so because Latino and Blacks commit more crimes per capita this gives you the right to insult their reigion and culture in a damn boxing match that has nothing to do with anything? I dont think people realize that in the last 20 years and this year...cities like Dothan alabama, new york city, parts of texas, los angeles have had to have their officers and other personnel admit that they target blacks and latinos to meet their quotas, planting drugs and guns on civilians their his a high number of innocent people in prison today and because of the internet and social media you can see this daily. people wrongfully imprisoned. if you are being targeted then you will be arrested. Simple as that. thank god for video, audio and great forensics if thats the case the stats literally mean nothing

Good find!!

since when do jews hijack a plane and ram it into skyscrapers full of people? since when do jews commit suicide bombing using children? since when do jews throw gays off rooftops? since when do jews commit brutal draconian social punishment like cutting off hands for thievery, stoning women to death for adultery, even getting raped (yes, in some muslim nations, if a woman gets raped she goes to jail LOOOOL) since when do jews riot and bumrush embassies because some media did satire on their religion? there's a reason why the middle east has always been a mess there's a reason why muslims are seen in a bad light there's a reason why most jews are successful and productive members of western society while muslims are still killing muslims because they pray a certain way.... :smashfrea dummy. What kinda dumbass argument is that? so because Latino and Blacks commit more crimes per capita this gives you the right to insult their reigion and culture in a damn boxing match that has nothing to do with anything?

Barrera went in there with a game plan and shut down Naseem's offense big time.

Lol you're gonna hurt a lot of feelings but I'm behind you 100% I dont care who feelings I hurt.....the truth can be painful and the painful truth is the U.S. vilify and criminalize certain groups of people but throw their misdeeds under the rug. this country was literally built on using religion/Christianity as justification to terrorize...they prefer colonize...the world. My native american and african ancestors dealt with the deceit, and my generation does today How can you call yourself "children of God" when the pope passed slavery in the 1500s.....the united states police force and kkk was formed to kill, capture, destroy black and native communities. Their terrorists groups still exist today. people need to pick up a book and read.

since when do jews hijack a plane and ram it into skyscrapers full of people? since when do jews commit suicide bombing using children? since when do jews throw gays off rooftops? since when do jews commit brutal draconian social punishment like cutting off hands for thievery, stoning women to death for adultery, even getting raped (yes, in some muslim nations, if a woman gets raped she goes to jail LOOOOL) since when do jews riot and bumrush embassies because some media did satire on their religion? there's a reason why the middle east has always been a mess there's a reason why muslims are seen in a bad light there's a reason why most jews are successful and productive members of western society while muslims are still killing muslims because they pray a certain way.... :smashfrea dummy. Generalising like you are, and that attitude in general, will lead to the downfall of mankind. I am not going to get into a political debate with you, there are huge mistakes on both sides (western world and middle east) huge atrocities done on both sides but if we focus on the side that you are, it is still such a minority that you are talking about, I can't emphasis that point enough. But the more people like you who spread hate the worse it will probably get, and it won't be such a minority anymore, that divide between cultures will get bigger. I currently have a foreign exchange student living in my house from Oman, couldn't' meet a nicer boy, clearly from a polite and educated family. But to be honest I am not going to carry on explaining why your attitudes are wrong, just that they are and you come across narrow minded. The ultimate point I would like to make is that this is a boxing forum, keep it boxing. Think of this place like Hell's Kitchen. Thanks.

he wasnt going to get fired when the U.S. was trying to peg muslims as the new "terroists" even though we all know Christians destroyed turtle island(north america),its indigenous people, and have murdered, raped, and stole more than any group on U.S. soil. Still do today but the media wants to peg Muslims as the bad guy. AL queda and ISIS are the last thing americans need to worry about when you have home grown terroist groups Lol you're gonna hurt a lot of feelings but I'm behind you 100%

MAB was hamed's best opponent to date. Hamed's first fight in vegas i believe. LOOOOOL at not being up for it. one of the lamer and weaker excuses for MAB embarrassing that jihadi goofball. Hamed would have been a much better fighter had he been an atheist. Islam, his arrogant pushing of the religion ruined him. That night vs barerra was just a glorious night. An Arrogant Islamist buffoon being thought a lesson on SWAG, MANHOOD, boxing skills, and professionalism by a Christian Crusader. It was a sweet moment all right. While I begrudgingly admired Hamed's talents I really couldn't stand his arrogance. Was it the 10th round when Barrera got a head lock on him and ran him headfirst into the corner? Hamed was a ring bully, who got out fought by a pissed off, disciplined Mexican.