Naseem Hamed vs. Wilfredo Vázquez

Naseem Hamed vs. Wilfredo Vázquez was a professional boxing match contested on 18 April 1998 for the WBO and Lineal featherweight championship.[1] In December of the previous year WBO featherweight champion Naseem Hamed had made his American debut after inking a 6-fight contract with cable giant HBO.In March 1998, it was announced that Hamed would return to his native England to face veteran 3-division world champion Wilfredo Vázquez of Puerto Rico.[2] For Hamed's return to England, promoter Frank Warren organized a fight card that also included Chris Eubank moving up to the cruiserweight division to challenge Carl Thompson for the WBO cruiserweight championship and Herbie Hide defending his WBO heavyweight crown against Damon Reed.In the second round, Vazquez wobbled the champion after landing a hard right hook, but Hamed was able to quickly regain his composure.
Manchester ArenaManchesterLinealSheffieldSouth YorkshireBayamónSan JuanPuerto RicoThe RingNaseem HamedWilfredo VázquezKevin KelleyLarry MerchantHagler–HearnsAntonio CermeñoFrank WarrenChris EubankCarl ThompsonHerbie HideSteve RobinsonLuisito EspinosaRicky HattonEnsley BinghamJim RockUnited KingdomSky SportsUnited Statesvs. Kevin Kelleyvs. Wayne McCullough