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Prince of the Ring

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This biography prematurely tries to make Mr. Hamed sound like a ring legend. This was sometime after he came off the canvas twice to knock out Kevin Kelly but long before Marco Antonio Barerra exposed him as a flashy, one-dimensional fighter who couldn't adapt. It's really not worth reading unless Hamed's win streak ends up being a thing of the past, and he's reduced to being a journeyman. Then read it for a good laugh. And pick up James "Quick" Tillis's book too, if you want to be more amused.

naseem hamed is my bigest fans, because he is a prince he ís the best boxer player i have never seen.

I classify the greatest day in my life the night Barrera knocked Hamed from corner to corner and gave him his first official lose. Hamed never fought anyone, Kevin Kelly doesn't count because Kelly was old, in his prime Kelly would have destroyed Hamed. All that aside, I checked out the book from my local library and read through it the other day and I must say it is terrible. I find it totally one sided, Evans is in love with Hamed. He wants to be Hameds husband aparently, because I havent seen [behind] kissing like that for ever! He makes Hamed sound like a GOD when he is merly a pitiful boxer and 2nd rate man from what I read in Boxing Monthly. Can you say 11 kids out of wedlock; him and Oscar are battling for Dead Beat Dad awards! I hope a book is released from a person who isnt looking to kiss [behind], and tell the truth about a guy who is cocky, arogant to fans and fellow boxers not to mention a bad human being!

I was deeply impressed by this book. I admire Mr. Hamed, but am not an advocate for him. This book explicates not only the rise of Naseem Hamed (WBO Featherweight Champion), but reveals the often painful relationship between between a boxing trainer and his pupil/fighter. What makes this book so wonderful, is its ability to describe the human imperfections of both Mr. Hamed and Mr. Ingle (Hamed's trainer/manager) and how the personalities of these men sowed the seeds of conflict and resentment which led to their breakup, despite Mr. Hamed's obvious physical and mental gifts and startling success. I tend to see champions, in any sport, as "perfect" individuals, rather than the often flawed people they may be. This book leaves you sorry for both men, yet perhaps admiring them more resolutely, despite their imperfections.

This book is a heart-filled story of the life of the world's most wonderful boxer, Prince Naseem Hamed. Since I am his #1 fan (no doubt), I highly recommend this book to people of all ages. May Allah bless him.

I absolutely loved this book! It was filled with interesting facts, stories, and color pictures. I recommend it to all Naseem Hamed fans. May Allah bless him! ~Sara~