Arturo Gatti On Prince Naseem Hamed

Interview with Arturo Gatti in late 97 where he talks about a potential showdown with Naz.

[@BostonWhoFan515]

A young prime Gatti was a monster. One of my favorite fighters. With that said, Naseem is also one of my favorite fighters. That would have been a good fight to see for sure. RIP Gatti!

[@jordangoulet6536]

LeRoy Buchanan STFU man!

[@davestuddaman8127]

I'm with ya mikey. it was a trgedy they never did

[@imnotavingthat6813]

Arturo was a boxing great, taken from the world way to early. Very sad indeed. He may be gone, but he'll NEVER be forgotten. RIP

[@Comanche3Six]

what a shame Arturo is gone so early

[@PB22559]

He was murdered by his devil wife, that's why he went so early.

[@rpm2085]

I believe she had something to do with it. too.

[@NeverOddOreveN1]

100%

[@ThePantruca]

Am not a Boxing expert but I really enjoyed all Gattis fights .He was a warrior,a one tough guy. also he died too young..what a tragedy.(rip) Arturo.

[@tysonbyzon9680]

RIP Arturo Gatti no body can take punches like Gatti

[@johnmoran5627]

+tyson byzon except Mickey Ward ;)

[@silkboxing4454]

+tyson byzon I was at the Mayweather fight in AC. Just Gatti standing there taking those shots was Horrific. The whole arena was in tears. I was always a Mayweather fan, but being from Philly, I always liked Gatti, but MAN. That fight was Brutal to watch. The worse beating I ever seen. Buddy McGurt said after the fight, Mayweather, That kid is going to be IMPOSSIBEL TO BEAT. He never seen anyone with the skills Mayweather has.....

[@box5bastard277]

buddy was right and he blew gatti out. I'm a may fan all day, but I always liked gatti fights, but shit that was a massacre yell

[@willvsw2508]

Philly Boxing Protected fighter on peds

[@shaunibabe1]

Gennady Golovkin can

[@joeltester8220]

Arturo Gatti was one of the best fighters ever, RIP, my friend

[@jamesbovington8218]

He was a hero. You could smell his courage. This tough hard young god deserves praise and honour forever.

[@michaelhill2300]

He was one of the most exciting yes but hard to put him in a top 100 greats really ;-)

[@OutColdMMA]

@@michaelhill2300 Statistically yes but he’s one of the best FIGHTERS in the world. He isn’t a Floyd Maywhether who’s running laps around the ring, he is willing to go to war each and every time.

[@michaelhill2300]

@MCastle I always think there was two Floyds when I hear people say that, I mean I saw Ali, Leanord and even Naz run laps oh and let’s not forget RJJ, however Floyd used to move probably the last 10-30 seconds of maybe 2-3 rounds, he mainly controlled centre ring even when he was in there with bigger guys and most of the time got them on the ropes, even the times when he should of tan when he got hurt he planted himself at front of his opponent when most fighters would run ;-)

[@EshBBX]

There is no doubt in my right mind, That Gatti would win this hands down. Rest in peace Gatti, you great great veteran.

[@geetasukhram3244]

GG 11 lmarried. With children

[@sheruffa6032]

Like Barrera!

[@jeffallinson8089]

Gatti would have had no chance, not even a slim one.

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

@@jeffallinson8089 gatti would've finished them

[@sugs1191]

R.i.p Gatti but he would of had no chance. Seeing what Flloyd did to him. Nas would of done the same.only Nas hits harder than Flloyd. Nas in his prime would of destroyed him.

[@Pirosbor]

When Arturo Gatti criticises your defence, then you know you've got problems! :'D lol

[@sugs1191]

Nas actually had a good defence

[@unkonwn5390]

@@sugs1191 ibo wbo ibf wbc and lineal champion as well as that he should of had the wba but they stripped vasquaez before fighting hamed. Did I also mention he defended his belt 15 strait times as well as that did you know Barrera was KTFO by junior Jones- A prime undefeated Paul ingle was defeated by hamed in Manchester within 2 bouts Paul Ingle sensationally beat Junior Jones in the US by tko enough said. ALL these 'elite' fighters wanted no part of him in the mid to late 90s. Didnt barrera decline frank warrens multi million dollar offer to fight hamed after he beat tom jhonson??? and juan manuel marquez in 2000 so hamed was forced to fight Vuani Bangu?????

[@5eek3r0fknowl3dg3]

Bullshit

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

@@sugs1191 he got knocked down alot

[@sugs1191]

@@GrifterTheBoyIdiot not really. His chin was rock solid. I only saw Nas getbknocked down in like 2 fights. His chin was granite too

[@covidlies2697]

The liver shot he took off micky ward in round 9 in their first fight and the way he fought back, to me is THE best moment in ALL of boxing, it brought me to tears for the heart he showed. He would have walked through hamed, heart of a lion, RIP champ, you will never be forgotten.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Walked through Hamed? Your delusional. Gatti was an entertaining guy who left it all in the ring but Hamed eat come forward brawlers like Gatti in between meals.

[@destincox]

his 3 fights with ward are legendary and rest in peace Gatti u are missed by fans of you and boxing fans all over the world.

[@tgaspar29]

My favorite fighter 😞😢 #LongLiveGatti

[@sheruffa6032]

I hope that is born another Arturo Gatti, what a warrior, exciting that they were all his fights, vs Rodriguez,Ruelas,Hutchinson,Patterson,Robinson,Ward trilogy, umbeliveble warrior, RIP Arturo!

[@John-on3wt]

Watch Michael katsidis

[@KingEvans1st]

RIP gatti one of the true warriors of this period..

[@ASAMOAH24]

RIP GATTI, my fav fighter

[@derekhenderson1730]

All these years on and Naz ended up getting a real boxing lesson from Barrera. He was taken back to school big time so what would Arturo have done to him ?, the mind boggles. RIP Arturo, it gave me chills when I watched you fight the great Micky Ward 3 times. God Bless You. Never forgotten.

[@sugs1191]

Arturo was destroyed by Flloyd- who btw is a defensive fighter. Naseem contrary to popular belief actually competed against Barrera - he took 4 of the rounds minimum and bloodied Barrera's nose.

[@coachdee5162]

All as holes that don't even know anything have balls to abuse a guy that was murdered in another low life country That's disgraceful fellas really a shame and heartless Gatti was a true champ true warrior

[@Cherokee2A.]

almost 3 years now and i badly miss you champ, i wish you could've fought eternally, you shocked the world and you will always be my hero. -"Never quit, never surrender"-, i will keep that in my mind!. God bless thunder Gatti, and thanks! :)

[@mickkeating]

Gatti every day of the week.

[@cupcup2003]

He is good in heaven....better than us down hear...he proved his worthiness in the ring...much respect to the warrior..always will be one of my favorites.

[@sa1402]

Balance, balance, and balance. A great champ. R.I.P.

[@1001107wgitaujirge]

true legend Arturo Getting RIP

[@leefriday3428]

Man Gatti had mad heart...RIP

[@landreev]

this 2 are great warriors ad they gonna always have place in my heart and i believe in every person who know even a bit about them ! RIP! Total Respect

[@jtleon7086]

Problem being, Gatti didn't get by his next bout with Manfredy.

[@andisadler2897]

heart of a lion. fought with busted hand and won. great warrior gatti

[@BEastmix]

That Kelly/Naz fight was awesome. Prince showed good heart in that fight. 3x Featherweight Champion of the world. Didn't duck anyone (which is the main problem that people have with fighters these days) and went to Vegas to take on Barerra (which was, pretty much, a home fight for Marco). Can't argue with that.

[@Mikeytunes76]

Great fighter and gave us some wars... Rest In Peace Champ....

[@HomeOfTheBRAVE.]

Gatti 2nd favorite boxer, rest in heaven.

[@tommy1976ish]

you have to love those sky pundits talking up their man Naseem, i liked watching him box but Gatti was tough with talent. a real legend rip Arturo Gatti, sadly missed from the sport and this earth

[@celsobernal2695]

What a warrior. R.I.P.

[@Ammah786]

RIP Gatti, he would have taken him to war.

[@roryslaine7896]

I liked Naseem but Gatti would have bodied him. Prince was flashier, better at dodging punches and probably had better punch power. But you could have hit Gatti in the head with a mallett and he'd have come back at you. Marco Antonio Barrera schooled Nas. If you're gonna drop your hands and try to dance about the ring you'd better have a strong chin because you'll get caught. Nas' career completely fizzled out. Gatti and Barrera were still top draws for years after.

[@jeffallinson8089]

And lost, Badly.

[@nadhussain6503]

As for arturo gatti.. Probably the most exciting fighter in the history of boxing, great heart, bravery, good puncher too. There aren't many fighter you say "there'll never be another...." Ali Tyson Robinson to mention a few, I think gatti is in that list, there'll never be another arturo gatti. Rip thunder gatti

[@sugs1191]

Nas was more exciting than Gatti

[@somedude3977]

Sug S fuck off not even close

[@elnatural37martinez44]

Can't wait for this fight to happen

[@MyMiserableLife]

you said it best. no need to scroll down. conversation done

[@frankschmidt4546]

True Warrior! I Love Arturo gatti

[@submissions72]

RIP Gatti! Sorry about what happened to you man. May your soul RIP brother.

[@titfaced]

Why people all go on cos naz lost 1 fight? 37 fights and lost 1! That's an incredible record to any one who genuinely knows anything about boxing. He unified all three world titles. Again incredible accomplishment. He was an entertainer and always always bought excitement with his fights which is more than I can say about almost all of the boxers that have stepped into the ring in the last 20 years. Naz was mustard

[@firefistace7798]

Samuel Brazil he lost his last fight in humiliating fashion, being exposed for not being a high level boxer, literally cried and ran out of the ring and stadium and never came back to fighting again......... just look at how Gatti came back after that absolute fkn nuclear world war 1 with ward, still went into more wars after his loss and became even better and kept fighting until the body started to give out and the losses started to accumulate... even then he only ever got dominated by PRIME dela Hoya and Mayweather AFTER he was at least five years past his prime...... comparing that to Berrera who exposed Naz straight away, I don't even think the weight difference itself gives Gatti the edge his technical boxing, precision, and on top of movement BALANCE most importantly we saw how Berrera just keeping balanced allowed his stiff shots to knock Prince out of orbit...... looking at the shots Gatti has given out on top of the ones he's taken I think even without the weight difference Gatti beats him 10/10 but that's just me....

[@CallMeNumber8]

+Fire Fist Ace because Naz had an injured hand and he did not train for the fight. So don't count this lose.

[@somedude3977]

Gatti broke his hand during fights on multiple occasions and still won

[@nightonthetiles6923]

Fact is naz never fought top class fighters in their prime.. The best he fought was a over the hill Kelly up till barrea took him apart.. Gatti would have ruined him

[@johnmallqui4600]

So he is the basicly rhanda rousey lol he loses once and quit?? Who has he beat?

[@Figgs313]

I miss Thunder! R.I.P. homie

[@jasonzenobia4459]

Miss you Arturo A true warrior

[@rsaggas1]

I was a big fan of Arturo Gatti. RIP. I think he would have lost to Naseem pretty bad and maybe been KO'd. Gatti was a forward puncher and would also take many shots going in. With Naseem' s awkward fighting style, angle punching, and power, he would've taken out Gatti real fast. IMO, Gatti would've been another Augie Sanchez.

[@sheruffa6032]

Naseem would have finished k.o in the third round with a left hook of Gatti! If it had been the Gatti with the form it had against Millett it would not have had a chance, zero! But it's just a game, maybe they would have given us a great match!

[@nightonthetiles6923]

Prince would have got destroyed lol

[@unknow6244]

Your dumb af gatti would fuck him up 😂

[@jeffallinson8089]

Agreed 100%

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@nightonthetiles6923 How? Gatti got stopped multiple times, Hamed was'nt hurt in his full career.

[@OctaveWar]

Naz fought 5 times in USA, an American fighter came to him in England just once!!! You raise some good points and I'll remember him for those things too but also for going over to the USA, telling champion Kevin Kelly he'd give him a job putting his posters up after he beat him, kept him waiting 10 minutes whilst he slowly dance to the ring and then beat him. Nice was wild, didn't even keep his hands up but boy was he a joy to watch compared to most of todays boxers.

[@arturomolina7136]

RIP, a true warrior!.

[@Asif24960]

It’s a shame he lost his next fight but his would have been a great fight. RIP Gatti

[@Ruyz07]

Gatti fights with Mayweather, mickey ward, Oscar de la hoya, and more, Naseem hamed best contrincant was Barrera.. If Arturo alive, Naz would kiss the floor! RIP GATTI

[@nitinkataria5564]

Respect from India

[@aledrees2]

Gatti and Nas are both Legends. The Prince would be so upset with the way half of you are talking about Artuto.

[@iorii2828]

Beast who gives a fuck. Gatti was a warrior had heart and put on a show every one was happy to see him the Prince would smack you like a bitch listening to your bullshit 😂 both were great. Just wondering have u ever in your life EVER laced up 🤔😂

[@somedude3977]

BestCanKeanRob2 except Gatti faced the best opposition and didn’t retire despite losing unlike Naseem Hamed

[@garibaldi54]

Between evenly sized people, and as I keep telling you this was 12 yrs ago when Gatti was young and a undefeated world champ.

[@SpookyRedz]

Gatti was one of the best fighters

[@JonP1245]

Especially at Jr lightweight

[@28rampage]

spot on your absoloutely correct, even at 35 gatti outboxed baldomir for long periods but that was the first fight i noticed his legs weren't up to it anymore they just went like lead after the 6th round, i'm so gutted he went out on a loss to that bum gomez it was a sad day for boxing, it's weird some people question gattis power he never lost his power after 2000 it was just he was hitting bigger guys..

[@PrinceTian]

funny shit!!! gatti will always be my favorite fighter!....str8 warrior also irish micky ward too.

[@hujjesb]

If you want to knock out Gatti bring a sledgehammer. If that doesn't do .. Run

[@chrishennessy294]

Would have been a great fight also would love to have seen gatti vs hatton 👍🏻

[@simondgrass]

@lilak5150 Is that in the Caribbean?

[@bayoeblayboy]

I don't care about the religion we are all the same human being. I love naseem he has unique boxing style.

[@cujo905]

Yeah him and Kelly had some great fights, had a pretty good reach for a small guy, foresure a joy to watch and couldn't agree more, there will be only one Naz. I really miss that era. But man, boxing can be disappointing sometimes not seeing the match ups you wanted. I was a big Morales fan and back then was praying those 2 would fight.

[@laistar]

Prince Naseem was the hardest puncher P4P in his time, even now.. He sparred against Heavyweights with no sparring gear whilst training for his big fights, and his sparring partners have all said he punches really hard.. remember this is Prince at 130.. Naseem vs Gatti would of been awesome, both had really good chins (Naz's knockdowns came from balance issues most of the time) and we all know Gatti can take real punishment. I would of favoured Naseem.

[@gerryoreilly1922]

kayso freeto. I agree with you on the froch vs ward fight ward outclassed froch with just one good hand , but marquez is a superb counterpuncher and. also has ko Power .

[@kevintwine2315]

@chisacat he fell in love with his power too much,also suffered from 'curse of the gifted' that said,he was one of a kind and gave us pure entertainment while he was at his best

[@DARRINCONNOR1]

@Jairzinho121 So your saying being able to say another man is sexy without puking makes you a more secure male?? And wat exactly does "secure with ur sexuality" mean???

[@garibaldi54]

Me and millions of others thats the reason why Gatti could earn $millions despite having lost fights and not being a world champion. Promoters put him on shows because they knew that even if the main fight was dull he would give the fans something to remember.

[@hughmasson2200]

People calling Naz a joke should really listen to the people in boxing. You know, like Emanuel Steward, who said that he is in the top 2/3 P4P power punches he has seen and worked with.

[@AndyWoods16]

@BoxingInEurope He was more than just journeyman.He was a warrior.He had the heart of a champion even if he wasnt the best fighter.

[@Biker65]

It's the fight no one saw.

[@jacobhartmann1050]

Would've been a great fight- loved watching both guys. Both were outstanding punchers. I'm thinking Gatti may have been a little too big and strong for Naz though. I don't think they would've been able to get it right with the weight class...

[@kaipovilla1343]

Anytime before 2001, I'd have favored Hamed over Gatti at 126.

[@kbvilla]

He didn't just "call" them out. He actually offered all four of them contracts. It wasn't just talk. The HBO announcers at the time even talked about all the big names turning Hamed down that night before the fight and they said JMM refusing the fight was the biggest suprise.

[@saoralba4236]

naz could fight,,no doubt,, he had talent but arturo was tough,, i think arturo would have flattened naz quite easily to be honest

[@brendanrogersisafatchristo4126]

Round 9 ,Micky ward, make's any rocky film fight mundane

[@osamabad]

So, this is what Gatti's face really looks like. I was so used to seeing it all swollen in the Maywether fight.

[@bertelliish]

Gatti was a c+ fighter period

[@lewisglegend]

I've watched that fight so many times, (live when I was a little guy too) are you trying to say Naz got lucky? Because to me, punching power won that fight. Naz never really looked hurt, Kelly couldn't get up.

[@HassanAliLondon]

Every body gose one day but he went way too early, RIP Gatti

[@jecielperez]

Gattie Forever

[@cujo905]

Yeah Prince fought 3-4 times in the US and he did leave a mark in boxing. But for me, he missed fighting alot of the top competition around his weight class and coming back with that one win against a low tier fighter doesn't mean much. Problem with Naz is most boxing fans and media thought Barerra was his first legit top opponent, and he looked terrible in that fight and never redeemed himself. I will remember him for his punching power, ring entrances and mouth, not the great comp he beat

[@casablanca3277]

GATTI WITH THE W

[@88MaGiiCzZ88]

i agree with this ....

[@rockrhymrr]

Honestly guys we can't say who would have wrecked who. Often in sports, what should happen doesn't. What You think its a no brainer becomes a unexpected upset. Real vocab!

[@Wally-pu2hh]

laugh my ass off when he said Gatti would be knocked out like every one else !! Truth !

[@azione]

@baldyned what do you mean by fraud?

[@PLayAshEFF72]

When gatti mixed it with the pound for pound best, he couldn't hack it. Naseem hamed at 130 pounds would have spanked gatti back to Canada or wherever the fuck he came from. Gatti was entertaining, but he ate 5 shots to land one, and was a bar fighter.

[@raphaelpidlaoan7104]

+Shane Morris lol keep crying

[@raphaelpidlaoan7104]

+Shane Morris well your into kinky shit arent you...might wanna tone down getting pounded hard in the back while you you reply to me

[@IrontoughItalian]

Who knows what that fight would have been like. It kind of reminds me of when Amir khan was favoured against Danny Garcia and Garcia crushed him to the ground. I think it would have been something like that

[@edbowie2041]

However while Gatti took the five shots the one he landed just might take you out with that left hook

[@thikkthunder]

R.I.P. Gatti

[@josephfuhrmaneck656]

Prince could not hurt Barrera How is the Prince going to hurt a guy naturally 20 pound bigger.

[@Muhammad_yasin_87]

Joseph Fuhrmaneck because he had to lose alot of weight for that fight, we all know if the fight vs barrera happened 1 or 2 years earlier, naz would have knocked him out

[@sirfin44]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags it's true he had to drop a ton of weight...he probably would have won a rematch but his hands were through...Prince was a much stronger puncher and way faster...dude never lost by KO and has one of the highest KO% of anyone. That's especially impressive for a little guy.

[@istAssociates]

Have you seen Prince’s interview about the fight he did about 10 years after his retirement? I tend to believe why he didn’t do well in that fight but lot’s of people rag on the guy for having a single loss on his record and that to an undisputed legend by decision...

[@unkonwn5390]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags ibo wbo ibf wbc and lineal champion as well as that he should of had the wba but they stripped vasquaez before fighting hamed. Did I also mention he defended his belt 15 strait times as well as that did you know Barrera was KTFO by junior Jones- A prime undefeated Paul ingle was defeated by hamed in Manchester within 2 bouts Paul Ingle sensationally beat Junior Jones in the US by tko enough said. ALL these 'elite' fighters wanted no part of him in the mid to late 90s. Didnt barrera decline frank warrens multi million dollar offer to fight hamed after he beat tom jhonson??? and juan manuel marquez in 2000 so hamed was forced to fight Vuani Bangu?????

[@isaint808]

@MrGarcia555 One Of The Greatest!

[@saintcruzin]

At that time Hamed wasn't exposed as an amateur by Barrera. Naz wasn't in tough...yet. It would have been entertaining but Hamed was a 2nd rung fighter who probably would get stopped once he moved up. He retired pretty quickly after he stepped up...and was embarrassed.

[@mickryan86]

Jeff stelling. Legend

[@MrRobertGriffith]

Are you kidding me. Naseems style would virtually guarantee a Gatti victory. The difference in size was immense. There is a big difference in punching power between their two respective weight classes. Naseem was a great featherweight, but Gatti out grew Naseem.

[@mattwjones77]

lets just get this straight ive boxed my whole life, ive watched boxing and studied it my whole life im 35 now, and i can tell you without question gatti would have beat naz within 5, and i was a fan of naz and gatti.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Deluded. Gatti was a Brawler; Hamed was a masterful boxer with devastating power.

[@Viking380]

I think Arturo would have humbled the prince.

[@h4z]

Loved Gatti and Naz, it would've been a great fight.

[@cujo905]

I agree, fighters from both sides rarely go over seas, but IMO Naz will be remembered for assuming the easier fight was Bararra and got schooled, never came back like the real champs do. I did enjoy watching him though which I guess is all that matters, one hell of a puncher for a little guy.

[@garibaldi54]

All boxers call people out on tv to try to look hard but its wether or not they and their managers actually try to make the fight happen. Its a fact that when Naz signed his HBO contract they were unhappy with his choices of opponents and the American boxing fans unlike the British know who's rated and wont settle for easy matches. Its a fact that Naz did'nt want Barrera and HBO threatened to pull his contract unless he fought him.

[@nomadineternity1981]

gatti had the perfect style to lay Naz out cold ....

[@djmoron242]

Watch more boxing...lol gatti was a human punching bag

[@sheruffa6032]

Gatti was a legend stop!

[@djmoron242]

As a Canadian yes I respect him as an icon in the sport but these are just facts he took way to many unnecessary punches, for a guy with boxing skills like he hae

[@romadrw1936]

Gatti vs nas would be like one of the klitchko's vs bernard hopkins, just no chance because of the weight difference.

[@OctaveWar]

Nah, you check most of the known fighters from GB, Calzaghe, Hatton, Haye, Kahn, Hamed, Lewis, they've all had fights abroad. People like Mayweather have never left. Imagine if Man United or Barcelona only ever played at home in football!!!! Hamed came back from his 1 defeat and won, then didn't bother again at 28. Multiple world titles, fought aborad and home in big fights, big venues and certainly left his mark, as us talking still, PROVES.

[@TechLinkOnline]

@MrLukedanger You are right, Hamed fought once more after Barrera, but I think that was so he could go out w/ a W

[@KlashaB12]

Gatti fought for around 16,17 years and he fought the biggest names like floyd mayweather, oscar de la hoya, micky ward. Naz only fought for 12 and the biggest name he fought was barrera no disrespect to naz or gatti i think their both greats but saying Gatti is weaker because he lost more is silly

[@garibaldi54]

Example Tommy Hearns was Taller than Tyson (probably faster too) and he started at lightweight, so do you think would have beaten Mike?

[@kashattack]

Gatti was the ultimate warrior but Naz was much quicker, hit hard and in 97 he was at his peak.

[@MasterCeddy]

I saw Arturo Gatti Jr. amateur boxing debut and he was doing all the showboating like the Prince lmao. He wouldn't dance like that if Arturo was still alive.

[@pizzulo81]

I never saw Gatti lose to a smaller man. He would walk through Naz's punches and taken 2 or 3 just to get 1 in. That left hook to the body would have caught him eventually. Back then, Gatti had good footwork and extreme durability. I don't mean in terms of cut but stamina. He would have eventually cornered him and landed a bomb to knock him out.