Best fights of Naseem Hamed
Over 10 years as a professional, Naseem Hamed has compiled a 36-1 (31) record, including 26 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Naseem Hamed KOs Augie Sanchez
On August 19, 2000 Naseem Hamed defended his WBO and lineal featherweight titles against Augie Sanchez. Hamed was 26 years old with a record of 34-0, and Sanchez was 22 with a record of 26-0. Hamed was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak and Sanchez was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Augie Sanchez via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
2. Naseem Hamed KOs Vuyani Bungu
On March 11, 2000 Naseem Hamed defended his WBO and lineal featherweight titles against Vuyani Bungu. Hamed was 26 years old with a record of 33-0, and Bungu was 33 with a record of 37-2. Hamed was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak and Bungu was on a 18-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Vuyani Bungu via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
3. Naseem Hamed KOs Kevin Kelley
On December 19, 1997 Naseem Hamed defended his WBO featherweight title against Kevin Kelley. Hamed was 23 years old with a record of 28-0, and Kelley was 30 with a record of 47-1-2. Hamed was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Kelley was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Kevin Kelley via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Naseem Hamed KOs Manuel Medina
On August 31, 1996 Naseem Hamed defended his WBO featherweight title against Manuel Medina. Hamed was 22 years old with a record of 22-0, and Medina was 25 with a record of 52-7. Hamed was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Medina was coming off a win. Hamed stopped Manuel Medina via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
5. Naseem Hamed KOs Wilfredo Vázquez
On April 18, 1998 Naseem Hamed, the WBO featherweight champion, met Wilfredo Vázquez, the lineal featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Hamed was 24 years old with a record of 29-0, and Vázquez was 37 with a record of 50-7-2. Hamed was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Vázquez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Wilfredo Vázquez via TKO in the 7th round. Became the unified featherweight champion.
6. Naseem Hamed KOs Paul Ingle
On April 10, 1999 Naseem Hamed defended his WBO and lineal featherweight titles against Paul Ingle. Hamed was 25 years old with a record of 31-0, and Ingle was 26 with a record of 21-0. Hamed was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Ingle was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Paul Ingle via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.