How Barrera Destroyed Naseem's Crazy Style

How Barrera Destroyed Naseem's Crazy Style - With Basic Mexican Boxing

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Prince Naseem Hamed vs Antonio Barrera is one of the most shocking and entertaining bouts ever. The most unique style of the era pitted against basic but beautiful boxing is a story that will never be forgotten.
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@KTF0 11 ай бұрын

This was Barrera's masterpiece. He beat Naseem in every way, mentally, physically, spiritually. Naseem was never the same again.

@Turt3752 11 ай бұрын

That Nelson into the post was so disrespectful lmao, I’d retire too

@Bhodisatvas 11 ай бұрын

@@Turt3752 It was something hamed needed doing to him, he had disrespected a lot of boxers in his career and I think Barrera maybe did it not just for himself but the boxing world in general. No one likes a smartass.

@Aerojet01 11 ай бұрын

@@Bhodisatvas Yes, it's always enjoyable to see someone take down a bully. I never regarded Naz as a good technical fighter. Against weaker and slower opponents, Naz could afford to showboat and make mistakes because his fast reflexes and power would always get him out of trouble. Barrera nullified his power and capitalized on his technical flaws and weakness. It was a complete take down.

@paullynch4021 11 ай бұрын

Hamed should never have left Brendan Ingle.

@deathdog1392 11 ай бұрын

Super-meta-physi-tasticly

@sandinista138 11 ай бұрын

The disrespect Barerra received going into that fight was disgusting....I remember them interviewing Lennox Lewis prefight and him saying he didn't even know who Barerra was.....this was Barerra coming off the Morales wars....crazy.

@SK-kh2rs 11 ай бұрын

How is that disrespectful? He may have genuinely not know who he is. There are many sportsman who don't even like watching their own sport.

@Paraclef 11 ай бұрын

@@jabron.destoroyah Like Tyson when he lost his white father, going back to angger lands of immorality.

@stevenspilly 11 ай бұрын

@Slevin E it's disrespectful because as a commentator he should have spent 30 seconds to do some basic research. He didn't bother = d

@stevenspilly 11 ай бұрын

@Slevin E it's disrespectful because as a commentator he should have spent 30 seconds to do some basic research. He didn't bother = d

@stevenspilly 11 ай бұрын

@Slevin E it's disrespectful because as a commentator he should have spent 30 seconds to do some basic research. He didn't bother = d

@matt01506 3 ай бұрын

"Naseem isn't smiling" The most satisfying words to come out of a boxing commentators mouth ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@nicholasgreen339 3 ай бұрын

These r same commentators who criticised floyd lol

@Michael-gm6ly 2 ай бұрын

You bet. He was an arrogant prick.

@Thisisjs96 2 ай бұрын

@@nicholasgreen339Floyd is garbage he turned the sport into a show, running away all the time and fighting non boxers. It became more of a celebrity event. He wouldn’t last against Cesar Chavez or Mike Tyson if he was in that weight class

@garous9048 Ай бұрын

@@Thisisjs96 you are the most delusional person I've ever seen in a comment section

@johnnydawson20 29 күн бұрын

Hey loved every smack hamed took

@mikesnyman8346 8 ай бұрын

I watch this clip when I'm feeling down. Then I feel 100% again immidiately.

@kleenbeats 11 ай бұрын

As a boxer, this was the fight that made me truely appreciate the strength of a conventional style with a strong game plan. Add a well seasoned and skilled Mexican to that mix and you’ve got a very dangerous opponent as a freestyle/open boxer. I highly recommend all boxers out there watch all the Nassem fights in order up to Barrera (a great education).

@JasonTodd339 11 ай бұрын

If you fight and watch all naseem fights it should be obvious this was a fat slow version of naseem

@realtalkboxing. 11 ай бұрын

@@JasonTodd339excuses are like assholes

@_d2082 10 ай бұрын

@@JasonTodd339do u think he would've won in his prime

@boxtupos7718 10 ай бұрын

@@_d2082Probably, who knows. Naseem became fatter here because his training had to be cut; They were already injecting shit on his hands. Supposedly, his punches are too strong for his hands. His showboating made him pretty disliked, but people saying that he quit because his pride was hurt, makes me so mad; The dude can't box anymore, that's why he quit, his hands were already permanently damage in this match alone, and he still had a close match.

@S-North 10 ай бұрын

Though this was naseem's first real test, and he failed, spectacularly.

@EverybodyUnite 11 ай бұрын

I grew up in the same city as Naseem and he was known as a bully. He is a narcissist and this is my favourite fight to watch, along with Pacquiao v Thurman. It's beautiful to watch the narcissists get beaten by good men.

@jackspring7709 9 ай бұрын

I knew a chap who grew up in the same area and he said hamed and his whole family were troublemakers. I could never stand him - the need to mock and humiliate others. Also, and I've never heard anyone say this, but I believe he was a sectarian bigot, too - and he brought that to the ring. It was great watching Barrera humiliate him and end his career. If you haven't seen it 'The Little Prince, the Big Fight' is a very good documentary made during the lead up to the fight. Its well worth a watch.

@jessedukelacrosse6470 9 ай бұрын

@@jackspring7709glad we all appreciate this chump getting humbled by a better fighter in this chat group 👏

@davehoward22 9 ай бұрын

I used to see him all the time in town,my cousin lived across from the ingle gym in wincobank

@googleman8074 9 ай бұрын

How come someone with a diminutive figure be a bully?

@Flex4LX 9 ай бұрын

I saw it live and could tell 😂 so satisfying.

@joanharmonize 2 ай бұрын

Whoever is doing this narration should never stop.... you were born to tell stories. Stellar job!

@zapbrannigan000 2 ай бұрын

computer generate voice.

@sighnotes Ай бұрын

@@zapbrannigan000nah there’s no way, he’s just great

@snakethepeg7828 Ай бұрын

Are you serious?😂@@zapbrannigan000

@findinghumorthruitall 24 күн бұрын

Yeah I second that

@Loooppp 3 күн бұрын

No, disturbing and not related to images. Cut sound and the fight is better.

@vibez_kru01 8 ай бұрын

Barrera took Naseem to school. None of that cocky stuff worked on Barrera. A true masterclass in humbling a show-off

@official_tytn5501 2 ай бұрын

he took down a weak Naseem, Naseem was going like 50% in this fight if you actually watched it, he lost because he couldnt punch properly as he was having surgeries on his hand

@CesarMartinez-nu3if Ай бұрын

@@official_tytn5501that’s crazy, I’m pretty sure he chose to go 50% on one of the craziest fighters in history, great idea yeah lmao

@official_tytn5501 Ай бұрын

@@CesarMartinez-nu3if do you have sellective reading or something? he did not choose to go 50% he could only go 50% it wasnt a choice. AGAIN if you read the whole fcking line instead of just the '50%' part youd realize why he did go 50%. i like how you added the word 'chose' tho great comprehension skills👌

@CesarMartinez-nu3if Ай бұрын

@@official_tytn5501 yo daddy got whooped lmaoo, aye cope harder tho, his shit got rocked with malicious skill and technicality

@official_tytn5501 Ай бұрын

@@CesarMartinez-nu3if ofcourse when one does lose an arguement they go to yapping so ill take it you understand what really happened and are now sprouting slurs to hide your ego which i would argue is worse than naseems

@S-North 10 ай бұрын

I never get tired of watching naseem get humbled in such a spectacular 'world stage' way.

@jessedukelacrosse6470 9 ай бұрын

I didn't like Prince either but he was a showman , hands down my favorite fight to watch over and over , the man was a ko artist, I thought Barrera would get stopped eventually, but he became a master boxer over night and made it look easy, shocked everyone watching

@ohadams8008 9 ай бұрын

He was not interested in boxing anymore and didn't train for this fight. A prime Naseem beat the little Mexican hands down.

@Blacksheeps4929 9 ай бұрын

@@jessedukelacrosse6470what you mean Barrera became a master boxer overnight. ???

@Blacksheeps4929 9 ай бұрын

@@ohadams8008keep taking your meds. Naz never fought anyone tidy. His opponents were cherry picked.

@herstonmccrory7157 9 ай бұрын

@@ohadams8008very convient excuse for getting your ass kicked huh. Paxman would have done the same thing to the posser.

@zezuntxiduntxi 11 ай бұрын

This fight revealed, to those who didn't know, all the shortcomings Naseem's defense and tactical knowledge, had.

@xxxx-rn3yu 9 ай бұрын

Using commas poorly

@drexelspivey872 9 ай бұрын

Agreed Nadeem was grossly overrated

@ModSquads 9 ай бұрын

@@xxxx-rn3yu The last comma was a mistake, most likely. Other than that looks correct.

@onyangojoel7220 9 ай бұрын

No can't take nothing away from him what he used to do wasn't easy needed practice he just met a better fighter. I loved nassem still do different is not bad

@tchlin 9 ай бұрын

What defenceman? He had awkward style and superb reflex and some power cause he throws all his weight behind his punch. He had terrible fundamentals and a glass chin.

@awoken8infinite 8 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the recent MMA fight of Adesanya and Strickland, in that Strickland sought to completely negate Adesanya's usual defensive/counter hitting style. He walked him down and did not allow him the space to set up his kicks. Definitely worth watching.

@PROFESSORENO 7 ай бұрын

Excellent comparison

@justincorey9855 6 ай бұрын

Good call! I was thinking the same thing when re-watching this. Such a similar story. Strickland didn't just win but humbled Adesanya...who is now taking a self-imposed "long break" from fighting.

@Zulu369 8 ай бұрын

This is the best implementation ever of Sun Tzu's advice in his acclaimed book "Art of War": “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

@pleighboi661 11 ай бұрын

as a hispanic kid in the 2000s i didn’t have michael jordan or others. my idols were barrera, morales, de la hoya, & marquez

@runlikebettis3677 11 ай бұрын

Barrera vs Morales 1 was the greatest fight in history. In my humble opinion

@pleighboi661 11 ай бұрын

@@runlikebettis3677 that’s a fight to put on if you wanna show someone a WAR & the passion of mexican born fighters 🔥

@animaltaglits 11 ай бұрын

Because Jordan is American?

@barryhuston6348 11 ай бұрын

No Roberto Duran?

@pleighboi661 11 ай бұрын

@@animaltaglits i’m american too, boxing caught my eye more than any other sport. i’m hispanic meaning i share the same ethnicity as my heroes, just not the same nationality

@Drpepperspray1010 11 ай бұрын

That was the most satisfying boxing match I’ve ever seen. Barrera didn’t KO him, he did something much worse. He sent Naseem in to retirement. Naseem will always be the prince but never the king

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 11 ай бұрын

dudes a CLOWN 🤡

@RockSolitude 11 ай бұрын

He’s only a self proclaimed prince

@MaximilianXXX 11 ай бұрын

You're right. This was worse than a knockout because with the KO you can say the better fighter was caught with a lucky punch. On the other hand, this was a complete schooling that exposed Hamed's fighting style and made you question the worth of his career and past victories.

@fishdisher9564 11 ай бұрын

he never wanted to be king, after becoming world champ he said hes still only the prince

@boxtupos7718 10 ай бұрын

Except he didn't, at this point his hands have already been getting shot; His training had to be cut down as well, because his power punches was breaking his hands. He still had a fight after this. But it's either he continue boxing, or losing the use of his hands. The timing was unfortunate, but the dude didn't back out against Barrera, even with his already fucked up hands.

@keith8609 9 ай бұрын

Loved seeing big head hamed being humbled Barrera was class

@davidreyes4231 7 ай бұрын

Naseem knew by round three it was going to be a long night. Barrera was incredibly disciplined and unshakable.

@frostyrobot7689 11 ай бұрын

Great breakdown. I remember watching it (on the telly) at the time. I actually liked Hamed (despite all the bs, he was a good fighter, and entertaining) but you couldn't help but feel that Barrera had him totally figured out, completely out-boxed him and just had that killer instinct from the start. Bit of a humbling for Hamed and he never recovered from it.

@batzzz2044 11 ай бұрын

Always loved Barerra

@unknowninfinium4353 11 ай бұрын

He was always the cocky guy. Overhyped person. Glad he got humbled and quit.

@kiboma4209 11 ай бұрын

@@unknowninfinium4353 yall hate on fighters that like ti have fun? He did it for the fans, most people liked him

@unknowninfinium4353 11 ай бұрын

@@kiboma4209 And even more liked him when he fell. Of course I hate fighters with nothing. Good luck coping. I am sure you will like Adrian broner.

@kiboma4209 11 ай бұрын

@@unknowninfinium4353 I never said I liked Hamed, i just found the reason yall hate him weird. Youre the kinda person to hate Roy Jones, Ali, or Emmanuel Augustus. All of them were well liked, even when they lost

@CraicDealer 11 ай бұрын

I was desperate for Barrera to win that fight. The HBO commentary was hilarious too, they were desperate for Hamed to win because he was the money, even the usually biased English commentary was more honest, that's how bad Lampley ect were that night. Barrera deserved way more respect going into that fight

@AxleTrade 10 ай бұрын

Too bad we rarely get judging of that caliber these days. If that fight took place today, Hamed would’ve been given a gift.

@wakeupuk3860 8 ай бұрын

Oh I enjoyed this so much, Hamed typified so much of of the total opposite of what boxing is about and created I bet thousands of cocky, smirking, rude teenage boys around the world. To see him walk back at the end of the fight with that smirk gone from his face,when he came back to England and had to do an interview he was contracted and was torn apart by the interviewer was pure magic and even more as with such juvenile men like him, he could not cope with the smiles, laughter and constant reminding of how like a little boy he got his bottom well and truly spanked by a proper boxer and that would be the enduring memory he would ever have. PURE GOLD !!!!

@streetcat1510 4 ай бұрын

Terrific summary.😊

@wakeupuk3860 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. @@streetcat1510

@kmlgraph 3 ай бұрын

Well said. Naseem was an immature adolescent child who got a well deserved spanking for sure.

@official_tytn5501 2 ай бұрын

? he had one loss in his 36 fights that too by desicion, he didnt continue boxing not becoz of the one match he stopped because he was already injured before the match because his punches where to strong it literally destroyed his hands and wrist. And you getting angry and hating at him for being cocky? do you expect all fighters to be the same? You only know Barrera because of Naseem, Naseem will always be a legend because there will never be a boxer like him who expressed his own kind of boxing. I can name 100 odd boxers like Barrera, you cant even name a single boxer like Naseem.

@androidtekashi402 Ай бұрын

Drunkin master Augustus

@lrdisco2005 7 ай бұрын

These Mexican lads are tough as.

@jeremywashington4889 11 ай бұрын

Barrera took Prince's heart in this fight. You can't use fear tactics with top rank Mexican fighters. They have no fear, they're ready to take a punch and return fire everytime. I live in Texas, and use to spar with them at the gym all the time. They don't get tired either, I can remember many days going home with my hands swollen from punching them in the head lol.

@jsssss9379 11 ай бұрын

Mexicans and Cubans don’t stop

@duckyh9712 11 ай бұрын

I always tell people never go to war with a Mexican. Not because of national pride but a lot of high rank boxers from Mexico have to deal with 90 percent of the boxers solely focused on hitting you as hard as they can and knocking you out. Your chin and heart is checked relatively early in Mexico.

@iarguewithgoofies7355 11 ай бұрын

@@jsssss9379Stop it, cubans run lmao.

@Paraclef 11 ай бұрын

Boxers and all martial artists should never look into the eyes, you should only focus on the chin, to get a whole view of the upper body.

@spider-man5544 11 ай бұрын

@@jsssss9379 its scary to think that manny pacquiao beat the best mexican fighters making pacman a threat that no one wants

@cameronwilkson2982 11 ай бұрын

Guess Hamad chose the wrong gloves

@jackspring7709 9 ай бұрын

Lol.

@peaceseeker9927 9 ай бұрын

😂

@deanhall4003 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@gallopingg1 8 ай бұрын

LOL,LOL,

@andikakristiono1112 7 ай бұрын

The wrong enemy

@Thecoachco 4 ай бұрын

Vivan los luchadores mexicanos

@robappleby583 9 ай бұрын

Seeing someone wipe the smirk off Naseem’s face is a treat.

@loveandforward 8 ай бұрын

He did smirk for quite a long time. But I agree, what a slimeball.

@louisc76 11 ай бұрын

My favorite fight of any kind, all time. Prince was cocky and always found a way to defeat opponents. He was clearly skilled but it always seemed to me like it came down to one perfectly timed punch. Barrera nullified him that night and put on an absolute boxing clinic. An inspiration for the power of discipline. Never fell for any of Nas’ tricks.

@rodshoaf 11 ай бұрын

It also showed that unless Naseem could land a wild haymaker he had no power. Naseem landed plenty of punches.. but they had no effect on Barrera.. Barrera looked almost fresh after the fight, Naseem looked like he had been beaten in an alley.

@thespacecowboy4124 11 ай бұрын

@@rodshoafI disagree nass seemed to have plenty of power I just think Barrera had a granite chin 😂

@boxtupos7718 10 ай бұрын

@@thespacecowboy4124Also they were already treating Naseem's hands at this point; His power punches damaged his hands permanently, it's why he had to retire. His training was already getting cut before this match; It's why he kind of looks out of shape.

@jessedukelacrosse6470 9 ай бұрын

@@thespacecowboy4124pay attention to this fight , nas landed some good shots but Marco never fully stepped into them like most fighters did , by the 5th round nas was gassing and Barrera was able to handle that power , only other fight where I saw a man lose to a jab like Prince was Oscar delahoya when he nearly decapitated Miguel Angel Gonzalez with a jab that looked looked like it was being thrown from a bazooka

@gh-dw3tg 9 ай бұрын

100% agree.....Naz style was really awkward...but works in almost all occasions.....Barrera was ready for that.

@sergioromero9932 11 ай бұрын

I remember watching this live, and it was glorious.

@Severran 8 ай бұрын

The commentary and nuance on the techniques and history of these fighters is top notch! Instantly subscribed to this channel, thank you KZfaq algorithm 🙏🏽

@E34bmer 7 ай бұрын

YO! Barrera’s ko’s looked like something from the movies, lmao! Dudes were flying off the screen an crumpling like paper!

@mrdfk9410 11 ай бұрын

MARCO Antonio Barrera, one of my all time favourites

@jeepamir508 11 ай бұрын

That was one of the most satisfying beatdowns in boxing history. Only exceeded by Maidana vs Broner

@nudibanches 11 ай бұрын

ah yes...Broner. The gift that keeps giving!!! : )

@imthecoolestguy 10 ай бұрын

@@nudibanchesrofl

@aleksejjovanovic986 9 ай бұрын

Haha True

@bahriboy 9 ай бұрын

Why was it satisfying? Hamed was one of the most entertaining boxers ever & so so good for the sport. Its a shame he lost hunger & came in unprepared for the best fight of his career.

@aleksejjovanovic986 9 ай бұрын

@@bahriboy Because Hamed was also one of the biggest assholes at the time and Barrera was one of the most humble fighters. So you go figure out why it was satisfying...

@fatboy5926 3 ай бұрын

I can’t stress enough - the boxing world and even casual fans were shocked at this. Prince seemed untouchable - never mind unbeatable. Liking back though Barrera seemed to keep it reasonably simple - he didn’t allow Prince to get him off balance. Barrera didn’t overreact to anything Prince did - and he kept his punches short sharp - not throwing anything too crazy/didn’t leave any openings. It really was a masterclass in how to deal with someone with the natural skills of Prince. Keep it simple. It’s still shocking just how well everything Barrera tried worked.

@NibNumbly 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful breakdown. One of my favorite fights of all time.

@ConsoleCombatant 9 ай бұрын

Still one of my favorite boxing matches. The Prince was a legend but Barrera knew his fists had to be there where Naseem´s face WILL be and not there where he is. A tactical masterpiece

@ponyboyuk01 11 ай бұрын

Maidana and Barrera...2 fighters the world was thankful for

@ponyboyuk01 8 ай бұрын

@@Nasim.87 WTF are you babbling about?

@sergeantyork1485 5 ай бұрын

Two fighters amir beat

@ponyboyuk01 5 ай бұрын

@@sergeantyork1485 LMAO, if that's the bedtime story you need to get to sleep, you carry right on getting your mummy to tell you it...

@never-vr7rn 4 ай бұрын

@@ponyboyuk01gud little white puthy 🎉

@juanrodriguez-ry6yt 3 ай бұрын

ONLY IN YOUR MAMAS DREAM@@sergeantyork1485

@idontknow6354 26 күн бұрын

I can’t believe I just found this channel, amazing video and commentary 💯💯

@kingrhs1 8 ай бұрын

The greatest fight I ever saw. No one had given Barrera a chance of winning. They didn’t anticipate the skill and courage that 😊Barrera😊would bring to the fight. This fight was the beginning of the end of Naseem Hamed’s career After the fight I hung a portrait of Antonio Barrera in my office. I look at it constantly to remind myself what makes a true warrior.

@official_tytn5501 2 ай бұрын

nah Naseems career was over before this fight, Naseem had sustained hand injuries and was already undergoing hand injuries before the fight which is why you didnt seem go all out if you actually paid attention to the match

@phrayzar 11 ай бұрын

This fight exposed what many already knew, that Naseem had a deluded sense of his own ability. The fact that he didn't put up his guard while getting a pasting is an indicator. The affect that this loss had on him afterwards shows that he had never really developed a rounded character within the ring and the sport. If he had a few more losses under his belt he may have developed into something truly unbeatable.

@jaybeebee9288 11 ай бұрын

I doubt he was ever nearly invincible or ever even had the capacity to get close to it. He was able to win in spectacular fashion against 'C' grade opponents, he had to get up off the floor or go 12 rounds with some 'B' graders, and of course the first time he fought Grade A....

@rodshoaf 11 ай бұрын

And if he actually learned to box.

@Jerkal 10 ай бұрын

@@jaybeebee9288didn't he go the distance with the grade 'A' too?

@jaybeebee9288 10 ай бұрын

@@Jerkal Only once, with Barrera. And you saw what happened.

@itsnotme3882 11 ай бұрын

I like Barrera before this fight but I loved Barrera after this fight. He showed how to handle a hype clown. What ever happened to Nadeem? Well, he had 1 more fight where he was booed by his hometown English crowd and retired. His air of superiority was defeated by a great Mexican warrior

@SelectCircle 11 ай бұрын

I loved the fight too. But Nadeem was for real as a boxer - one of the best ever. He had a clown personality - but his talent was genuinely off the charts.

@itsnotme3882 11 ай бұрын

@@SelectCircle Naseem had 37 fights. If you want to rank him as one of the best, he would have needed to have fights against the elite level fighters of the day. He doesn’t have any great names on his card besides Barrera who beat him handily and exposed him. He was a WBO belt holder in an era that the WBO was not a respected title. Not a bad fighter, but definitely not one of the greatest ever. He had talent, he had skill, but Naseem had NO HEART and showed weak character. Bad discipline where he blew up in weight between fights and was more about image than substance. He lost confidence after this loss and was never the same. To be great, he would have needed to overcome obstacles like that loss and fight on.

@SelectCircle 11 ай бұрын

@@itsnotme3882 I know a lot of people would agree with you. But if his talent were up for sale - I'd be a buyer. And then I'll provide the character. And you make all my matches!

@itsnotme3882 11 ай бұрын

@@SelectCircle ok

@rodshoaf 11 ай бұрын

@@SelectCircle You can't provide character to a person.. that is their own job.. Naseem was a hype monster who believed his own hype.. never believe your own hype or you will loose every time! As soon as Naseem fought a real opponent he lost.. he can blame no one but himself for failing to train properly and take his opponents seriously. Personally if I owned a business and he was an employee.. I would fire him.. because he was toxic!

@alexgaras1573 2 ай бұрын

Great commentary, liked and subscribed

@robertmacias7920 4 ай бұрын

Great fight, thanks for the recap down memory lane

@michaelryle3178 10 ай бұрын

Ok where to start. The thing you missed is that Barrera in that fight didn’t chase Naseem like everyone else did. He stood in the middle of the ring and made Naseem come to him. This totally negated Naseem’s ability to counter, which effectively negated his entire strategy and fighting style. This tactic from Barrera wrote the book on how to beat Naseem which was why after this fight Naseem’s career was essentially over. Also his name is Marco Antonio Barrera.

@junellancheta9740 2 ай бұрын

Correct! Before this fight, Naseem was everywhere on TV and elevated by the media as the second coming of Ali! Barrera was downgraded by mania as a slow, one dimensional slugger. As you said, after this fight . . . Naseem was never heard of again!

@justinngariki Ай бұрын

He touched on it at 08:08

@Theodiorr 11 ай бұрын

A “Drunken Master” Emmanuel Augustus VS Prince Naseem fight would’ve been the most entertaining fight ever in boxing

@11FBA11 11 ай бұрын

Emmanuel Augustus would have destroyed Prince Naseem. Prince Naseem was working his way up to fight mayweather, Emmanuel Augustus did fight mayweather. I like Nassem, but Emmanuel was the better version of him.

@dalilacampos2482 11 ай бұрын

@@11FBA11nonsense

@11FBA11 11 ай бұрын

@dalilacampos2482 not only would Emmanuel destroy Hamed, he would have had no problems beating Barrera

@dirtypocketsct 11 ай бұрын

@@11FBA11 he didnt have power tho.... If he did he wouldve been a champ

@11FBA11 11 ай бұрын

@@dirtypocketsct they told Mayweather he didn't have enough power, didn't stop him from becoming champ.

@ijustwannaleaveacommentony6511 9 ай бұрын

what a fight! great video, thanks

@BurningArt78 4 ай бұрын

This is so amazing and it's a fight that re ignites the faith in pure, stoic, technical boxing. Stance and stability, a crisp clean jab and a lion's heart. I never did like Nas.

@LeahSpeno 11 ай бұрын

This is a brilliant analysis. I remember watching this fight live on PPV and everyone in the room cheering as Barrera spanked Hamed. You nailed the dynamic of each round perfectly.

@spank2424 11 ай бұрын

Its amazing how someone finally figured out Naseem outrageous tactics.

@eol6632 11 ай бұрын

More like he fought an opponent that was skilled & closer to their prime. It's easier to look good agenst B and C level opponents. He was like a small pitbull in a small yard filled with Jack Russel terrier's. Once he got outside the fence the dogs in the alley tore his ass up an sent him running home. After that he never had the heart, balls or dignity to try again.

@BlackWolf-el3gu 11 ай бұрын

@@eol6632still far more than you’ll ever have.

@brianmorecombe2726 11 ай бұрын

@@eol6632 Naseem beat by knockout 4 fighters with only 2 losses 8 fighters by knockout unbeaten or with only one loss.Wins include Tom Johnson,Manuel Medina who he stopped,Kevin Kelly,spectacular knockout when he was knockdown Welfredo Vasquez Wayne McCullough.These fighters were never C level.His record from opponents with win/loss records is similar to Barrera.Naseem had huge power but it faded later in his career when his hands were often injured.

@conboy66 10 ай бұрын

@@brianmorecombe2726casual he fought cans

@brianmorecombe2726 10 ай бұрын

@@conboy66 Dickhead if he fought "cans"why would he have got the Barrera fight? Barrera got beat by Junior Jones.If Naseem fought him instead he would have ko`d him.

@AB-nb2ic 9 ай бұрын

Excellent analysis. Definitely going to check out your books

@JimBic72 29 күн бұрын

I don’t find myself watching KZfaq videos in full, but I did for this one. Excellent and pertinent narration 👍

@thegadflygang5381 11 ай бұрын

I was at this fight w/ my Dad (who did the fight promos for CAESARS) at the newly "Giant Lion head entrance" removal MGM. I have known Kevin Kelly close to 30 years since I was little and boxing juniors. So I went into this fight desperately wanting to see the Prince humbled for what he did to Kev, but NOBODY thought it would happen. Everyone was tired of Naseem making opponents wait 15 and 20 minutes getting cold in the ring while he danced and pranced. While he made fighters retape their hands or change his gloves. (Basic mind f*ckery looking back). While he insisted on making Buffer read Islamic prayers. I have to tell you outside of the Foreman Moorer and Pacquioa Ledwaba (also at MGM and the biggest upset I can remember) fights, it was the most surprising. Barerra did not only beat the Prince. HE DOMINATED HIM from bell to bell. It really was awesome and one of my fondest memories. Great vid, my only contention different than your always great breakdown is i dont ever rememebr Naseem actually being in the fight. Maybe it was intangible but within a few minutes you knew the unheralded Mexican was having a coming out to greatness party. After watching HBO 24/7 a few years later, I personally think the Prince had gotten spoiled, lazy and soft from his success. Only my opinion, but the man in that ring that night was not the same guy I saw in MSG

@iandixon9675 11 ай бұрын

Naz should of never left Brendan Ingel,s gym in Sheffield.He taught him since he was 7 yrs old and was never the same fighter after leaving him.

@jimmynich4791 11 ай бұрын

I agree, I remember watching this fight and I gave Naz 3 or 4 rounds tops. Truth is Barrera best him with superior timing & game plan. Just about every time Naz lunged in Barrera either looked to land as he's coming in or move and land a counter after he leaped in, he refused to let Naz work the angles like he had before. I think Barrera would've watched Naz's fight with Kelly and saw opportunities when Naz lept at him. His shot selection was very good as well, where he used body punches to stop Naz's leaping attacks we hadn't really seen from Naz previous opponents.

@johnniea4684 8 ай бұрын

Barrera was extremely well prepared for the fight and totally focused. He knew that Hamed was an exceptional fighter with KO power. It was also Barerra's first fight at 126, though he was probably naturally the bigger man. I liked Barrera and wanted him to do well, as Hamed was kind of a dislikable guy, but I agree with you it was a big surprise how the fight unfolded. I think Barrera would have had a great chance regardless, but it was apparent that Hamed was not the dedicated fighter he'd been previously. It was rumoured at the time that he didn't like running and had stopped doing much, if any roadwork for fights well before the Barrera fight.

@loveandforward 8 ай бұрын

Naz was never in the fight. Even the clips the commentarer used to prove he was a force to be reckoned with, really showed Barrera beating the shit out of him.

@thegadflygang5381 8 ай бұрын

@loveandforward2870 that's what it looked like to us from about 20 rows back. The Maidana Broner fight was similar

@MrSosa35 10 ай бұрын

Naseem's style was based around reflexes as opposed to boxing fundamental's. After awhile reflexes fade and its easier to time your shots this was Hamed's downfall he didn't have the fundamentals to fall back on.

@angelbelmont2190 5 ай бұрын

S+fu he was never good

@MohsinAli-jt5rk 4 ай бұрын

@@angelbelmont2190you could do better?

@angelbelmont2190 4 ай бұрын

@@MohsinAli-jt5rk yup 😆

@MohsinAli-jt5rk 4 ай бұрын

@@angelbelmont2190 in your dreams

@brianmorecombe2726 4 ай бұрын

I think the occaision got to him in that fight.Also Naseem Hamed hands troubled him in that fight which seemed evident because there was no snap in his punches.

@rogerbrookes3515 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant analysis, fascinating, thanks for posting.

@tronmaxx9059 9 ай бұрын

your break downs are spot on man you realy do a great job keep it up!!!!

@chadwithautism 11 ай бұрын

Barrera capitalized on the gaps between Naseem's mindset, toolbox and to an extent the manner in which he utilized his fundamentals (with the manner he used his, again to an extent) to dictate the pace of the fight, which allowed him better use of his range as the fight progressed. To me the key things that Barrera had which Naseem lacked in this fight were discipline and patience.

@jackspring7709 8 ай бұрын

And class. Barrera has plenty: hamed has none.

@chadwithautism 8 ай бұрын

@@jackspring7709 every confrontation has its truths and falsities that's why belief isn't everything

@adnaanu 9 ай бұрын

I remember watching the pre fight documentary on Sky sports. Prince Naseem wasnt taking the fight seriously, he seemed more concerned with getting his spectacular ring entrance right. I remember him and his brothers discussing superficial shit, whilst Barrera was up in the Catskills training hard.

@findinghumorthruitall 24 күн бұрын

This is my first video of yours that i seen. The way you captured and told the story is really good. Thank you. Subscribed.

@timothyhowie6171 8 ай бұрын

I love your details David. You teach me a lot about tactics. Boxing is great Thank you.

@gh-dw3tg 9 ай бұрын

Barrera's jab and his defensive skills are just insane. The amount of mental games in this fight is just too much.... Nice breakdown....Great video...keep rockin!

@joecmccluskey 2 ай бұрын

"ARE" just insane 🤷

@streetspartanpr 11 ай бұрын

Good example on how fundamentals work at high level this fight was a beauty!

@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248 8 ай бұрын

Great vid 🙂

@simonbailey2151 2 ай бұрын

What a brilliant, riveting analysis. Thanks.

@JediMasterEzio 11 ай бұрын

This is BY FAR my favorite boxing channel! Thank you Mr. Christian for putting together such quality videos and breakdowns. I'm a big fan and long time subscriber! Keep up the great work!

@MuhammadAli-hs5mn 11 ай бұрын

Love your fight breakdowns David, you do a grand job every time and make it very entertaining.

@attilahorvath3623 6 ай бұрын

Great analysis as always!

@ItsMeYahBoi 10 ай бұрын

I always admire jabs in boxing. It's basic but it can bring the opponents spirit down

@michaelmunoz8014 11 ай бұрын

Barerra wasnt playing his games. He counter punched faster than the prince could retract his attacks,destroyed his sense of distance with double steps and feints, broke his tempo with feints preventing him to make one unless it was for a set up, ate punches without moving an inch back and even countered at the same time, whenever Nazeem moved back at wierd angles he would rush him in the same style, jabbed hard and saw great chances for powerful liver blows .

@justingoedecke6576 8 ай бұрын

I hit the like button because this is gonna be a video I watch when I'm feeling sad... I don't care if neither man hit the canvas... that was a beautiful battle.... Prince Naseem is definitely in my top ten fighters of all time... but Barrera is a name I've always respected.... now he is in my top ten because you just showed me the difference in how the two men displayed their philosophy to the sweet in the science

@strutherhill 6 ай бұрын

Excellent analysis as always.

@MrGuitars8 11 ай бұрын

Barrera"s Skill is what Broke Hamed , I will Never Forget this one .

@SK-kh2rs 11 ай бұрын

Was that beef he was eating. Zero drug testing meant all them Mexican fighters got away with doping

@noahstewart6181 11 ай бұрын

fantastic video as always, the narration you provide tells such a story that you do not get by simply watching the fights. Leather bound consequences was a great line

@michaelnash4002 9 ай бұрын

What a great breakdown of and even greater B. Well done sir!

@frankoconnor2653 5 ай бұрын

As much as I admire Naseem's achievements in the ring I think he was outsmarted by a brilliant tactician and all round well schooled boxer who stuck to a plan and beat him convincingly . Its a shame how Naseem has let himself go and put on so much weight over the years ...its not a great look , considering how fit he was throughout his boxing career.

@natmol1595 11 ай бұрын

Amazing fight ! Watched it live. Barrera performed a master class 🥊

@maxacorn 11 ай бұрын

prince was good, boarding on great but he wasn't never really tested. he had a flashy interesting style but that's all it was to me: flash. and him retiring shortly after this fight told me all i needed to know about him. he had the talent but not the guts to be a true legend. mind you, i just came off rewatch the ward/gotti trilogy so i might be biased.

@brianmorecombe2726 11 ай бұрын

He did beat some really good fighters and by ko

@rodshoaf 11 ай бұрын

Ward/Gatti had some great matches.. as good as the Barrera/Morales matches

@williamwoodward280 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I found this fascinating. Get well soon!!

@user-nl6px8kq5u 3 ай бұрын

This greatest movement of Brutal Defeat of Prince by the greatest Barrera ..is pleasure to see.so satisfied

@This_Man90 11 ай бұрын

There are few things more satisfying in fighting to me, than a guy like Naseem getting humbled.

@bobjim245 11 ай бұрын

Agreed, might be a talent in the sport but he's such an asshole, satisfying watching him get rumbled

@johndemetrii809 11 ай бұрын

Why? His cocky attitude?

@bobjim245 11 ай бұрын

@johndemetrii809 yeah pretty much

@This_Man90 11 ай бұрын

@@johndemetrii809 What else? He invented a whole new level of cocky.

@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@Dogyphil 11 ай бұрын

Babe wake up, The Modern Martial Artist finally made a breakdown of Naseem vs Barrera

@TheModernMartialArtist 11 ай бұрын

Hahaha right? You would think it would have been one of my first vids but instead here it is 8 years later lol

@Dogyphil 11 ай бұрын

@@TheModernMartialArtist I'm just glad you got to it, been watching your stuff for years man keep it up! 🙌

@Rumpleforeskin77 11 ай бұрын

Dunno why this still has me laughing

@victorsandoval3690 4 ай бұрын

Amazing breakdown

@user-wk4ee4bf8g 15 күн бұрын

I don't like live commentation during fights at all, but this is great. You work the editing and narration together to increase appreciation for the fight. That's cool, thanks :)

@me-cq7wv 11 ай бұрын

The prince met the KING on that night. Shout out to the Ref Joe C. He's been in more fights than the two and never thrown a punch. 3 Legends in the ring

@pleighboi661 11 ай бұрын

i subbed to your channel a year or 2 ago & i remember asking for this vid. thankyou good sir

@burlesonpirate 3 ай бұрын

That was a great video. I loved Naseem back then. Never missed one of his fights.

@marcos7304 9 ай бұрын

Great breakdown 👏🏼

@bronnl5482 11 ай бұрын

watched it then, on TV - and remembered since, as the memorable Victory of total discipline, technique and culture of boxing delivered by Barrera

@abbaabbaabbaf 11 ай бұрын

Love this channel. Very knowledgeable

@alvaromp1106 3 ай бұрын

What a fight! I remember this one very well, a master class from Marco!

@user-nl6px8kq5u 5 ай бұрын

Words Best Commentator. Best show, Best Boxing by Barrera Excellent to Watch..❤

@arshkazmi6740 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved how Barrera out foxed Prince Naseem

@TonyMarinou82 11 ай бұрын

Great breakdown. I remember this fight like it was yesterday. Barrera was ruthless. Such a great fighter. Mad respect for Hamed though.

@bryanv4081 9 ай бұрын

Great analysis!

@LightningSe7en 9 ай бұрын

Very technical fight between the two. Battle of speed, range and intelligence. Very good watch.

@irvinmorales1409 11 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your videos good sir! I know you get requests all the time but have you considered studying the best fights of the decade? Particularly Chavez v Taylor 1? I'd love to see your take on that.

@stonebone316 11 ай бұрын

I loved watching hamed get humbled. I go back to watch this fight from time to time cuz i enjoyed it that much.

@kaylemain2006 Ай бұрын

What an amazing breakdown.

@user-dv1wy8jm7f 3 ай бұрын

Whoever came up with Berreras gameplan give that man a raise

@AZadeh-nd8vx 11 ай бұрын

As annoying as Hamed was, and as glad I was when he got beat by Barerra, you have to respect his unorthodox style and the entertainment he brought to the ring. He fought like a street fighter in the ring, punching at crazy angles and with crazy timing - but it proves that a solid, tight boxing style always wins in the ring. Also, this fight was closer than people remember and Hamed never got knocked down - more than most can say against Barerra. It was Hamed's pride, not heart or ability, that destroyed his career.

@iaber1698 10 ай бұрын

well, at the end of the day, pride is a weakness....!

@mikejohnson2638 9 ай бұрын

Nessem was an over hyped clown, if I want to see someone dance and act the fool, i'll go to the circus,

@jackspring7709 9 ай бұрын

Naw - I respect nothing about anyone who is addicted to mocking and humiliating others. There's nothing to redeem there. He and his fanboys can go on for another 20 years that he wasn't knocked out and how close it was. Barrera beat him and that's that.

@daveblack2602 9 ай бұрын

Barrera exposed Hamed as a coward. It was Hamed's first serious opponent and he ran crying from the fight into retirement because he didn't have the balls for one more fight. Boxing is better without that loud mouthed coward.

@shah5524 9 ай бұрын

@@daveblack2602You are clearly a racist. Naseem is a legend like Khabib but you can't bring yourself to admit it because of your prejudices. It's disgusting but typical of your type

@geovaniraffaelli4508 11 ай бұрын

Love this. You should do a Maidana vs Broner breakdown!!!!

@palindrome1959 8 ай бұрын

This fight had to be one of the most satisfying wins I've ever seen. Good for the Baby Faced Assassin. I wish I could have seen this one in person!!!

@samj9323 8 ай бұрын

I love to see this match again and again.

@Hellismary 11 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how two fighters can grow up in such different environments and form such idiosyncratic boxing styles, yet one day one random match they meet their total opposite their rival their true test of boxing acumen