Naseem Hamed Reveals The "Real Reason" He Retired

[Dynamite Kid]

Hamed got dropped in his first defence, hammered against Medina, tagged against Johnson, dropped multi times by Kelly, looked terrible against McCullough, Ingle and Soto.

He only looked good when he fought European/domestic level fighters but when he stepped up to World class he started getting hit a quite a lot, they were capitalizing on what he was getting away with, with lesser fighters.

[elgaringo]

Hamed got such a beating from Barrera that he never could recover, ya Barrera did retire this guy.

Itll have been more to do with losin his 0 than takin a beatin! Barrera didnt give him a beating he just outboxed him! he took a lot more of a beating from sanchez or kelly! If he tried to give him a 'beating' then he;ll have probably got koed like the those 2 fellas did

[Chunk..]

But still had the power to 'Lights Out' an oppenent out of nowhere.

[elgaringo]

Hamed got dropped in his first defence, hammered against Medina, tagged against Johnson, dropped multi times by Kelly, looked terrible against McCullough, Ingle and Soto.

He only looked good when he fought European/domestic level fighters but when he stepped up to World class he started getting hit a quite a lot, they were capitalizing on what he was getting away with, with lesser fighters.

ok he wasnt the perfect fighter but who is? whos flawless and doesnt get tagged and struggle against world class fighters? exept the sure thing hall of famers like say jones and such like! fact is it was a great ride while it lasted and for him to say it was his hands after all this time is just lame in my mind

[Kevin Jesus]

Boxing def misses Hamed. Entertainment-wise he's up there with Roy Jones Jr, Whitaker, Ali...you just couldn't get enough of those guys in their primes. What is more special is that they each had they're own way of entertaining the boxing fans.

[JM1]

complete & utter bullcrap & cop out.

This broken hand is just a reason to try & justify & rationalize his decision. Plenty of fighters fight with broken brittle hands. Paulie, mr.counterfeit cash, gatti, & donaire just to name a few of the top.

he quit b/c he was humiliated by MAB. He tried fighting one more time but but found out he never recovered his confidence, mojo, chutzpah, from the MAB loss. Rather than be a true champion & try to overcome from that loss & he decided to pack it in.

MAB emasculated him. it was his biggest fight, he was undefeated, in his 1st fight in vegas & his elaborate entrances & that islam shout out, then fight happend.......

He could never recover from that emotionally & spiritually.

good post. i can believe that he may had a brittle hand but i wont believe its the only reason why he quit

[barok12]

You got my thumbs up.

Hamed belongs to the best featherweight fighters. Good luck on your retirement and thank you for the fun to watch memories.

[Dynamite Kid]

ok he wasnt the perfect fighter but who is? whos flawless and doesnt get tagged and struggle against world class fighters? exept the sure thing hall of famers like say jones and such like! fact is it was a great ride while it lasted and for him to say it was his hands after all this time is just lame in my mind

Naz was great for Boxing i must admit.

[flyest1]

Naz was the man when he was on game. I think him and Julian Jackson were the hardest punchers I've seen. His fight with Auggie Sanchez and Kevin Kelly were classics.

I remember after Floyd beat Corrales he called him out. Merrchant said Floyd he won't fight you, lol.

To bad we didn't get to see him against Morales and Marquez.

[TxHustla]

he retired cuz Barrera made him look like he shouldnt have ever been in the ring...completely embarressed his ass..And im glad he did. Nas fought dirty..threw vicious elbows..tackled some..flipped some over..i remember 1 guy hitting the table with his head from a takedown and the ref made him get up and fight..no 5 min recoup time or anything.FUUUCK NAS!