Prince Naz hints at comeback!

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  • JUYJUY
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    Prince Naz hints at comeback!

    There were rumours that Chris Eubank had been in contact with Egyptian businessmen to co-promote Naz's comeback in the Middle East.

    Now there are rumours that Naz will return to action in Sheffield next year on the undercard of Hatton-M'Baye.


    Prince Naseem Hamed has hinted that he may make a comeback in early 2006. The 31 year-old, who was recently pictured in a national newspaper looking more like a heavyweight than the trim, fit and former WBO featherweight king, told the Sheffield Today: "I've been boxing since I was seven years of age. I simply needed a break.

    "I've got two beautiful sons and a wife, and wanted to spend some time with them. Now, though, I've had my break. I miss boxing and I believe boxing misses me, too.

    "In the New Year you could witness something special."

    Naz also revealed that the heir to his throne Bilal Dibb will appear on the undercard of the Ricky Hatton vs Carlos Maussa world title card at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield on November 26.

    Naz, who has a personal interest in the Australian super-featherweight talent, believes the 20 year-old will prove to be something very special. "This kid is the second coming of Naseem Hamed," said an excited Naz.

    "He's an awesome fighter. He's been watching lots of my videos, and has a tremendous amount of style, charisma and flair. I urge everyone to watch this kid because I have no doubts he can go all the way."

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  • badblood
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    #2
    I still dont understand why he just retired the way he did? He was a great fighter and he always put on a great show in the ring.

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    • !!! Beowulf !!!
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      #3
      I just don't think the guy has the heart to make a comeback. I'd absolutely love to be proven wrong though.

      Bit early to be talking about Hatton vs M'baye as well. Maussa might yet surprise us all.

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      • rocco1252
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        #4
        I think he should come back considering the way he left, he is still a pretty big name in the sport when talking about lower weight fighters. I dont believe he is going to be a huge contender and never really liked him as a boxer but he was great for the sport for publicity and it really needs it again, especailly considering the HW are nothing right now.

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        • EXIGE
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          #5
          Its a great thought and a really terrible one at the same time.

          If he comes back and fully commits himself to it, it could be a really really great comeback, especially if he does it slowly and slowly works his way back in. Who said hes shot?

          People fight into their 30s for sure!

          Im a great fan of his. Come on NAZ!!! But make sure, if you come back, you knock this maw****a out clean, and that its convincing.

          Anyway, great thread JuyJuy.

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          • Manny_P
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            #6
            what division is he fightin? 154lbs? He'll have a hard time cuz Winky, Ouma and Karmazim would OWN HIM!

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            • Londonerz
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              man i wud luv for this to happen....the great naseem back again. If he got back down to featherweight i think he cud rule again.

              Only thing - does he still have the speed and reflexes?? he is 31 - RJJ lost them at 36.....

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              • jabsRstiff
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                #8
                Hamed has not won a significant fight since he beat Soto in the fall of '99 (Bungu was a washed-up 122lber, Augie Sanchez was a weak-chinned ROOKIE).


                He was losin' it way back then. What does he have to reclaim from then that wasn't already lost ?
                He's fat, he's toast. Write him off.

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                • bfg
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                  #9
                  Who the hell is M'Baye? The mandatory for the IBF?

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                  • TheEvilSaint
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                    #10
                    naz has been hinting comebacks ever since he retired. dont expect anything.

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