Naseem Hamed

[Trigger]

Former WBO and IBF featherweight champion Naseem Hamed has told BBC Sport he intends to return to boxing.

The 30-year-old has not been in competitive action since defeating Manuel Calvo on points in May 2002.

But he said: "I am still fresh, still got the hunger to come back and do what I want to. So early next year I reckon you will see me in the ring."

Hamed was full of praise for Olympic hero Amir Khan and said: "He has speed and co-ordination and I admire him."

 

[Icy Gull]

Sorry, too late we have a new hero, stop trying to jump on the North of England Asian bandwagon Naseem

 

[Beach Hut]

Waste of time the new order has arrived

 

[Uncle C]

Should have fought some challenging competitors when he had the chance, instead of taking easy pickings.

Too late now.