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Ringside Rewind: Naseem Hamed fought Kevin Kelley in a classic back in 1997

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Ringside Rewinds to 1997 and Prince Naseem Hamed’s debut in America

Ringside Rewind whisks you back to 1997, when Naseem Hamed fought Kevin Kelley at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Hamed was unbeaten in 28 fights, held the WBO world featherweight title and had garnered a reputation as one of the most entertaining fighters on the planet.

In the experienced Kelley, Hamed faced a New York native who had tasted defeat just once in 50 professional fights.

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Click on the video to rewind to that magical night, when Hamed announced himself to the American audience...