Most Spectacular Fighter. Prince Naseem Hamed

Prince Naseem Hamed had the most spectacular rise in the history of UK boxing. A true megastar with the potential to become one of the all time greatest. He influenced fighters from Conor McGregor to Tyson Fury. Without a doubt, he is one of the most spectacular and evasive fighters of all time. His talent was undeniable. In this episode, we explore his career from the beginning to the end, as well as some of his greatest traits.
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[@LawrenceKenshin]

What do you think of Naz's style and career? Prince Naseem had the most spectacular rise in the history of UK boxing. A true megastar with the potential to become one of the all time greatest. In this episode, we explore his career from the beginning to the end, as well as some of his greatest traits. Legendary Striking Curriculum: www.strikingacademy.com/legendary (75% OFF Founders)

[@PHATT_TV]

Excellent vid my man 👌

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@tval00 he's awesome!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@PHATT_TV thank you bro

[@petertrzos6645]

I think I'm ecstatic that my favorite martial arts commentator reviewed one of my favorite fighters ever!

[@AKAMMArduk]

I'm not proud of it, but I was really glad when he finally lost to barrera.

[@izzy1149]

This guy was the whole package: entertainer, power, movement, footsies, ego everything. Phenomenal boxer.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ELISHACAEZ]

no one likes to watch a fighter with an ego win...

[@wasteplace1705]

@@ELISHACAEZ objectively untrue statement

[@theholymackerel072]

If only he fought ranked guys more often. He fought Berrara, and got his ass kicked.

[@davethat218]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 watched him get his ass handed to him. A legend 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he’s a loser

[@mamoruchiba4520]

There are few athletes or artists more fun to watch than Prince Naseem. I don’t care if his career didn’t reach its full potential, he moved in ways that seem impossible. One of the most badass fighters of all time.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

for sure

[@zGJungle]

Nas and Roy Jones Jr are the most enertaining, uniquely skilled and spectacular Boxers of the modern era to me.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@zGJungle super entertaining!

[@elucidator1277]

His amazing career and talent aside, it is heartbreaking to hear that Naz and his coach couldn't reconcile. Not just for the sake of his career, but just on an emotional, human level.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yeah man so sad

[@RayBanna-vb6fr]

I'm huge Naseem fan but the old man rip was right not to reconcile, he didn't just train Naseem, he was his father, his mentor, his trainer, made Prince and sadly Naseem let the money and lights forget the most important thing that makes a man great, that's staying down, being loyal

[@drimrankhan77]

I met Naz after the sad defeat to Barrera at the Northern General Hospital when I was a junior doctor treating his uncle dying of cancer. He looked depressed and the swag had diminished. We had an intimate chat about his uncle who he cared for deeply . A good person deep down that was humbled in defeat.. I cherish the memories of watching his fights when I was studying at Sheffield medical school . Respect to Naz and a great analysis by this channel . 👊🏼

[@MrJerm90]

Nice, I like how you included some of his amateur fights.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lobstereleven4610]

Fantastic video. I think Naseem and Roy Jones Jr are two of the most physically talented fighters of all time. Absolutely insane reaction speed and power. Absolutely phenoms :)

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you for the support. Yes they had some of the most extreme talent

[@beetlejuice4693]

He was my favorite fighter as a kid my father and I bought HBO just to watch him

[@LawrenceKenshin]

nice bro what was your favorite fight?

[@glassjaw890]

Sweet Pea was my favorite of the old school defensive masterminds but Naseem was always fun to watch. His interviews were priceless too.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

great showmen!

[@pappiip3908]

naseem would be such a huge figure if he fought nowadays due to social media

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yeah man big time

[@sheikhfahad2436]

He would out shadow Conor for sure

[@pappiip3908]

@@sheikhfahad2436 yh conor mayweather all dat

[@finhyland4270]

He was a global superstar well before social media,he use to get 10 million viewers in the UK before he had even fought for a world title.

[@rickyjames4228]

All the greats have their name up in lights without social media so your point is???

[@izzy1149]

Speed ...power.... flexibility Unique.... style self-confidence and humor that was Prince Naseem Hamed

[@goodwong5389]

Phenomenal, one the of the greatest of all times !!

[@daviddowns2317]

Of course

[@LawrenceKenshin]

one of the greatest showman thats for sure!

[@power0fphonix972]

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but I wanted to write this so I don't forget, Naseem fighting style with his hands down inspired a character in Hajime no ippo, Bryan Hawk. I noticed that immediately when watching the anime.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yeah man he inspired a ton of people

[@izzy1149]

Prince Naseem was the boxing version of Ronaldinho. There will be none like him.

[@zGJungle]

Good comparison.

[@ryanhadi7084]

Perfect

[@mageshmac4716]

Ronaldinho is God level in football. No one like him ever.. Naseem is just a prince

[@ulaw7386]

Nas was soooo good. Broke my heart when he lost to Barrera.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

coulda came back from that

[@pantherhd1]

@@LawrenceKenshin chould have but had demons.And that he cut so much weight that enjoy his food.The day stopped fighting I grew to 6 foot from his height after 29 I’m not that close 35.And put on 28 kg of muscle I may go back to mma

[@rickyjames4228]

It broke your heart and broke his jaw lol

[@boxingmonthly]

Awesome video.. one of the best! Naseem was my inspiration for boxing, since I was 11, over 25 yrs ago

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks a lot for watching!

[@toualee1430]

“Fame and glory is only a twinkle in the eye”.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

powerful quote by ingle

[@toualee1430]

@@LawrenceKenshin so true

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@toualee1430 cheers

[@darthcjvader100]

I got so happy when I found out you made a video on this guy. I'm not the biggest boxing fan but I've always loved watching his highlights on youtube or insta. I learned from this that your arrogance will destroy you no matter how good you are. Conor McGregor is also another example of this.

[@boydvo8192]

Great message at the end! “Fame and glory’s only a twinkle in the eye.”

[@LawrenceKenshin]

👍🏻

[@ares8553]

I haven't left a comment in a while so here's reminding that your breakdowns and general knowledge and love for martial arts has an incredibly positive impact on many, many more people than you can imagine. Thank you.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

❤️❤️ thank you so much brother

[@clippzzorito1420]

My most fav fighter growing up loved his fights on Saturday night on ITV unreal skill awesome talent. Some of the punches he pulled off I've never seen replicated til this day.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

True brotha

[@DiveHard]

I look forward to every single one of these. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thanks so much for tuning in 🙏

[@DiveHard]

@@LawrenceKenshin every time!

[@darawanchomnok8334]

Just imagine what prime naseem would had been in his prime 🥺

[@LawrenceKenshin]

ya man

[@dolevmazker736]

Such an amazing in depth analysis man. Great work man

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏

[@1tanou]

So great to see!! What tribute to so many aspects 🙏🏼

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏🙏

[@j05h909]

Prince Nassem and Roy jones use to glide and leap in ways that made them look superhuman

[@LawrenceKenshin]

they are super human :)

[@Notmymycology]

I was just thinking about the similarities between those two before reading this comment

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@Notmymycology haha

[@zGJungle]

Good comparison, I also put them together in the same group, both had so much more talent than thier foes while at thier peaks, they are my favourite boxers by quite a way.

[@AxleTrade]

Prince Nas was way ahead of his time with his skillset and antics. Imagine him fighting today, it'd be even more amazing.

[@evansketches]

Prince was so elegant and entertaining that he was referenced in Hajime No Ippo as Bryan Hawk

[@LawrenceKenshin]

indeed!

[@davebrooksbank7802]

Great video Love your material RIP Brendan Ingle

[@shkotayd9749]

We argued on this in FB. He lacked so many fundamentals. But he was SO phenomenally gifted in every sense that he didnt have to rely on many fundamentals to rise to the very top. At least until he fought a supremely well schooled fighter who had the chin to handle his counters. You tried VERY well to sell the Prince as technically schooled. But, for once, it didnt work. Still, he remains legendary anyways. That way, it still works.

[@peterb9481]

Great video. Awesome views. Chanel second to none!

[@gnasher688]

Excellent Lawrence, thank you 😁 👍

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Glad you enjoyed it! really appreciate the support

[@hughgrection7246]

Don't care if it's a re-upload . Still gonna watch.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

wasn't one brother

[@hughgrection7246]

@@LawrenceKenshin yeah i realized that like half way through but chads don't delete comments *shrug* Love your shit man . I think I've watched every video at least twice . And I have brought great shame on my family . *Seppuku intensifies*

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@hughgrection7246 thanks a lot for the support brandon means a lot to me!

[@marcelboogaard3809]

Loved Naseem fight. The whole package was amazing from ring walk till the post fight interview. Always thought he chickened out of fighting Barrera again but in hindsight I think he done the right thing walking away from boxing. Shame him and Brendan never made up as life is too short. Great video Lawrence. I’m still waiting for the breakdown of Kaman vs Hoost 2. 😉

[@garymartin557]

entertaining, natural power, angles he threw shots from was stunning. the power of a welterweight hurt his hands, the money and fame was his downfall, but great all the same. greatful to have seen him.

[@IkiGem]

Most unbiased break down very good!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you bro

[@biogeokhalil2342]

Thanks!

[@blantant]

Had all his fights on VHS. Parents threw the box away. Always entertaining

[@LawrenceKenshin]

haha damn!

[@brucehillbillybarthalow3786]

Mr.Kenshin I would agree Prince Naseem is/was amazing. The proof of his abilities are in the numbers Thank You for another GREAT breakdown.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you for the watch and support again brother

[@dobiqwolf]

Nice video on the Prince, better than others on youtube. The way he moved made it looks like boxing was easy, he was a real genius at boxing... or was his coach the genius...

[@LawrenceKenshin]

takes both ! thanks a lot for the support

[@jeffreychristianson9134]

Prince Naseem is among the youngest boxers to go pro at 18. He boxed till he was 28 when he retired. That ten years straight fighting -training pretty much non -stop. He made HUGE paydays, when anyone reaches the top of their profession they lose the animalistic drive to be on the top. Add the loss of his legendary trainer making him sharper. Like Prince Naseem or hate him his skill was among the greatest pound for pound.

[@DersNoNem]

Who the heck sees those dodges and says 'I could be agile as him!' His reaction time was phenomenal!

[@sheikhfahad2436]

Brash personality Great showmanship Super talented Prince would have been a megastar, had there been social media in 90s

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Big time

[@frankjustis]

How does one rationalize calling Naseem a fraud when he stepped in the ring time and time again against anyone who dared to fight and won? If they did not like him on a personal level, just say so, because his skills were undeniable.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

great that foreman called jim out on it!

[@frankjustis]

@@LawrenceKenshin Yes!

[@rico14]

Because once he fought a world class fighter(Barrera) he pretty much quit the sport

[@SuperMerlot]

Not hating on the guy. He was entertaining. But he was a cherry picker that got exposed once he met a good fighter.

[@ntnttntn3273]

@@rico14 You make it seem as if Barrera was some amateur. Guy's a hall of famer and Barrera also mentions how it was his toughest fight

[@kuba2pacMMABoxen]

Absolute dime piece of a video 👌

[@kaytee7607]

His punches looks like a drive by shooting. Very nice technique!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

very nice indeed

[@victorezekiel8902]

Um hey man I don't know whether you know how far your rich is but I'm a 17 year old kid in Nigeria and this really inspired me to be a better person,THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@radiorakim]

I remember he had own boxing game, prince naseem boxing for ps1 💪only legends has own game, mike tyson had it also.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Hahaha did you play

[@radiorakim]

@@LawrenceKenshin i remember the demo but i was more knockout kings fan lol

[@regularnormal]

if you dont enjoy watching prince naseem theres something wrong with you

[@LawrenceKenshin]

haha

[@superAweber]

Beautiful poignant writing, Lawrence Kenshin.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you brother

[@iceiceiceification]

36 Wins and 1 Loss....people called him a fraud.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Indeed

[@kevinzalac8945]

‘Fundamentals + creative freedom’. 💯 People often forget the ‘art’ in martial arts. People often ask ‘would that technique work in a fight?’ If you have the acorns to try and the confidence ANY technique can work. But. Not anybody can do any technique. There are levels, of course.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks for tuning in brother!

[@Bruce4lmighty]

Great breakdown as always 👍🏻 I’d forgotten his 2 punch destruction in his first defence which was UNBELIEVABLE! Has that ever happened before, in any Championship match? In any discipline? I don’t think so and would love it if anyone knows of any matches where it has 👍🏻 IMHO, coming back from a loss isn’t how I define ‘legendary’ fighters. Sure, it’s a feat most (including Naz) cannot accomplish however, the idea is to WIN not LOSE. I respect Naz for realising his career was over when he retired. That takes some guts and shows a high level of maturity. I would’ve been disappointed if he continued and likely won/lost in equal measure, which we see more often than not. That would’ve watered down what he did achieve and blemish his record. He literally destroyed everyone matched with him and in such a flamboyant way. George Foreman summed it up perfectly when he said: “This is some kind of Champion who sits and offers his title available and all the contenders say ‘No.’ It’s unheard of”. That right there is more than enough to confirm his ‘legendary’ status. Thanks again 👍🏻

[@Bruce4lmighty]

I forgot to mention what a crying shame it was that Brendan and Naz were unable to reconcile before Brendan passed. That must weigh heavily on Naz…

[@theohuioiesin6519]

I remember how my mind was Blown seeing him move for the first time. Could not believe it

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Same!

[@zGJungle]

Nas and RoyJonesJr were the most spectaular of the modern era to me, I hold both in such high regard due to making other elite Boxers look so unskilled and unworthy of even being there, like they were doing a different sport to their opponents.

[@kuba2pacMMABoxen]

90s bad boi

[@LawrenceKenshin]

big time

[@XtraCrispy]

I remember when Prince is Dancing! its a good time

[@Thebrownguy98]

I would love you to do a video on Alistar Overeem! My absolute favorite fighter of all time

[@amorfati9519]

Thank you for remembering all this to me. When I was a kid, only 2 boxers were absolute excitement to me: Iron Mike and Prince Naseem.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thank you for watching

[@danslattery1282]

One of all time favourites, used to watch every fight as a kid here in the UK

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Cheers mate

[@soodlorr]

George is a true gentleman.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

went through so much

[@irfankhan-ii3ut]

One of My favourite

[@davidtomlin6259]

This guy was one of my absolute favorite fighters. Even though it was a jack ass that’s what made him the best knowing that he was the best

[@bigjay24910]

The man is a legend, he got fans interested in the lower weight classes and paved the way for lower weight divisions to receive a higher purse. All the money was in the heavyweight division until Naz came along

[@jdilla8267]

There was a behind the scenes documentary on Nas for the Barrera fight shown on UK TV at the time. It was really good. Nas had replaced most of his team with friends and family members, and was more worried about what colour the gloves were going to be than fight prep. I might be mis-remembering but I think he got embarrassed by his sparring partner as well.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@morningmidnight9398]

What people don't realize is that he was done waaaaay before the last few fights he did. He didn't train or prepare for them. He had lost the fire in his belly and was totally out of boxing and you can see that even before the Barrera fight. He simply got domesticated and lost the hunger for it.

[@carpediem1109]

Real Legend

[@LawrenceKenshin]

big time

[@platinumgrit]

Naz is the age-old story of someone with freak-level talent and skill losing to their greatest opponent: themselves. Just like his coach said "be nice to people on the way up, because you'll meet them again on the way down". You can be arrogant and crap all over people when you're on top, and they've just got to take it. But noone stays on top forever.

[@lovethytuber4770]

Truly phenomenal boxer with an evasive style that reminds me of the likes of Saenchai and Lerdsila. Unfortunately fame is a powerful drug.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

no many stay on growth trajectory after experiencing explosive fame

[@rickyjames4228]

Nothing like those guys THOSE GUYS FOR 1 ARE LONG TERM CHAMPS. He came up against a mexican who exposed him and showed his styles flaws yeah great entertainer but lets be honest Britain hasnt historically been known for that especially at that time this is why Connor mc tapper cleaned up because of personality

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

we loved Nas.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

a lot of people definitely do!

[@robertdigamtatak406]

Respect

[@LawrenceKenshin]

cheers!

[@JeremyTsagadar]

I want to see Emanuel Augustus vs Prince Naseem, what a show that would have been !

[@LawrenceKenshin]

will do a vid on Augustus!

[@mktf5582]

Please do, Lennox Lewis, Tyson Fury, Chris Eubank, Joe Calzaghe.

[@BiakaHParte]

Wished prince had a youtube channel... You give great content.. i appreciate you.. how much money do you spend on these clips? Did any go to prince... ?

[@LawrenceKenshin]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@angelsjoker8190]

How could they call him a fraud if he had already defended his world title multiple times¿ And another example of how much a good coach takes part in the success of a fighter.

[@mariorauldelapena2052]

Magistral

[@dsharkyo]

He reminds me of Ryu from the manwha 'The Boxer'.

[@unknowninfinium4353]

Man this guy got humbled well.

[@AaronBosterMD]

🔥🔥🔥

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you for watching Aaron!

[@bikrambaruah7216]

A Master Class of its Own 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@kalidwapur]

He really looks like a Toreador sometimes playing with the stance switching as an evasive tool and tauting his opponents when they miss.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Fun to watch

[@kalidwapur]

@@LawrenceKenshin makes you want to yell Olé! Everytime he evades a punch.

[@mochiisntbad6762]

This guy was the butterfly Muhammad Ali was talking about.

[@mahdman3]

Maybe do a breakdown on another spectacular fighter named Genki Sudo?

[@LawrenceKenshin]

i have! maybe can do another one!

[@mahdman3]

@@LawrenceKenshin Ok. I'll go look deeper into your catalog!

[@BlueMax109]

Prince eh.....Saiyan Prince

[@LawrenceKenshin]

hahaha

[@ianbrown7085]

Maybe do a breakdown of Barry McGuigan?

[@LawrenceKenshin]

nice why do you like him

[@ianbrown7085]

@@LawrenceKenshin Because during "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland - he Rose above all that ..... and proved he was a boxer and also that people could transcend above just religious hatred...

[@theunbeatable6598]

Now Nasims son is being trained by Ingles son in his boxing gym. Really wished Nas stayed with Ingle. He'd be untouched even more

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Ya man they’re cool but wish dad ingles allowed Naseem to reconcile with him

[@gunhouse8322]

Damn.... Are there video game characters based on him ?

[@LawrenceKenshin]

there are

[@leobal3693]

Sin dudas era extraordinario, pero se pincho como un globo ante la primera adversidad y nos perdimos una joya...

[@the_derpler]

Boxing culture is so weird. I don't understand how you can call him a fraud given he's won so many fights.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

i know right? if they can't be the greatest of all time... then he's all the other way

[@ballallas123]

Imagine if Naseem and McGregor were in the same era.

[@DjNikGnashers]

This is what is missing from boxing today. Apart from Tyson Fury of course.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Cheers

[@sholaebofin6090]

Him and Roy Jones easily the most exciting ever..

[@LawrenceKenshin]

2of them for sure!

[@bombast9866]

I think he may have been somewhat inspired by Chris Eubank

[@harmanpabla7315]

That's Roy Jones Jr in his prime

[@LawrenceKenshin]

quite a bit of difference but i see similarities too

[@westendlolo3313]

Bro came in on the flying carpet lol

[@boffutt87]

Some things he does remind me of Emmanuel Augustus

[@LawrenceKenshin]

some similiarities for sure!

[@morningmidnight9398]

Only shows proof that hard work will best talent eventually. Too bad he lost the hunger so early in his career.

[@alqawi3874]

That’s what. Happenes when you leave or bite the hand that feeds you.

[@Basta11]

Imagine if he stayed long enough for Manny Pacquiao. That would have been crazy.

[@bigcncguy]

Got the bag, bailed when he lost, retired a multi millionaire

[@LawrenceKenshin]

3 digit millionaire