Hard to believe it’s been 23 years since the “Prince” arrived in the United States from the United Kingdom and gave the fans one hell of a rollercoaster ride against “The Flushing Flash.”
Naseem Hamed was a superstar in the United Kingdom and the reigning WBO featherweight champion. His power, speed, unorthodox fighting style, weird angles, outsized personality, and in-ring showmanship made him a must-see attraction. HBO signed the Brit to an exclusive US rights deal and he made his American debut against Kevin Kelley at Madison Square Garden in New York. Kelley was the former WBC champion and had only lost once out of 50 professional fights.