Naseem Hamed
Naseem Hamed also known as Prince Naseem; Arabic: نسيم حميد; born 12 February 1974) is a former British professional boxer from Sheffield, England. He is the former WBO, WBC, IBF, IBO and Lineal featherweight champion, and European bantamweight champion. He also knocked out Wilfredo Vázquez who had just been stripped of the WBA title prior to their fight. Hamed is rated by BoxRec as the eighth best pound-for-pound British boxer of all time.
Hamed was known for his unconventional boxing antics and spectacular ring entrances which have included entering the ring via a Chevrolet Impala, a flying carpet, a lift, and a palanquin; re-enacting the video of Michael Jackson's Thriller; and wearing a Halloween mask. He was also known for his front somersault over the top rope into the ring.
In 2015 Hamed was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame. Hamed cofounded Prince Promotions, with offices in London, Dubai and Los Angeles. He has invested in numerous commercial ventures in the UK, Europe and in the Middle East.