Prince Naseem Hamed has revealed regrets about his rift with trainer Brendan Ingle, the man who helped him become a world champion fighter. The revelation comes as the biographical film "Giant" hits theaters in the UK, chronicling the complex relationship between the two.
The 51-year-old former boxer admits that he is disappointed in how their relationship deteriorated, exclusively telling Sky Sports: "You can use the word regret." Hamed has said watching the film for the first time was harder than any other time, with every viewing becoming slightly easier.
He expressed a sense of loss and disappointment over how things fell apart between him and Ingle. The two parted ways in December 1998 due to increasing tensions. However, the impact of their relationship on Hamed's life cannot be overstated.
Hamed has gone on record about how his training with Ingle shaped him into a boxer. He recalls that his trainer instilled in him not just physical discipline but also flamboyant showmanship and confidence. Hamed has often credited Brendan with helping him develop the style and swagger that became synonymous with his career.
The movie, featuring Pierce Brosnan as Brendan Ingle, delves into their relationship and showcases how Ingle created a haven for young fighters struggling to find direction in life. The film highlights Ingle's ability to bring out passion and discipline in his pupils, qualities he instilled in Hamed that helped him achieve greatness.
Hamed has spoken about how watching the movie brought back memories of his time with Brendan. He expresses gratitude for the experiences he had under Ingle's guidance, which ultimately led to his success in the boxing world.
The 51-year-old former boxer admits that he is disappointed in how their relationship deteriorated, exclusively telling Sky Sports: "You can use the word regret." Hamed has said watching the film for the first time was harder than any other time, with every viewing becoming slightly easier.
He expressed a sense of loss and disappointment over how things fell apart between him and Ingle. The two parted ways in December 1998 due to increasing tensions. However, the impact of their relationship on Hamed's life cannot be overstated.
Hamed has gone on record about how his training with Ingle shaped him into a boxer. He recalls that his trainer instilled in him not just physical discipline but also flamboyant showmanship and confidence. Hamed has often credited Brendan with helping him develop the style and swagger that became synonymous with his career.
The movie, featuring Pierce Brosnan as Brendan Ingle, delves into their relationship and showcases how Ingle created a haven for young fighters struggling to find direction in life. The film highlights Ingle's ability to bring out passion and discipline in his pupils, qualities he instilled in Hamed that helped him achieve greatness.
Hamed has spoken about how watching the movie brought back memories of his time with Brendan. He expresses gratitude for the experiences he had under Ingle's guidance, which ultimately led to his success in the boxing world.