Hamed was known for his unconventional boxing antics and spectacular ring entrances which included entering the ring on a flying carpet, a lift, and a palanquin, as well as re-enacting the video of Michael Jackson's Thriller, and wearing a Halloween mask.
In 2015, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He also reigned as lineal champion from 1998 to 2001 IBO champion from 2002 to 2003 and held the European bantamweight title from 1994 to 1995. He held multiple featherweight world championships, including the WBO title from 1995 to 2000 the IBF title in 1997 and the WBC title from 1999 to 2000. Naseem Hamed (born 12 February 1974), nicknamed Prince Naseem and Naz, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2002.
