BBC SPORT | Sports Talk | Brodie a match for the Prince?

English featherweight Michael Brodie is eyeing Naseem Hamed after defeating Luis Fuentes of Mexico.

Could Brodie beat the Prince?

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Brodie was pushed all the way by the Mexican but triumphed after a gruelling 12 rounds.

Afterwards he appealed to Hamed for the chance to take him on.

Before the fight, Brodie's trainer Jack Trickett said that a match against the Sheffield star was in the pipeline - with next March the target date.

Would Brodie be a match for Naz?

He'd be a tough one for Naz, but if Naz has maintained his punching power, then I think it'll be a Naz KO late on. About round eight or nine.

I think Brodie's style is made for Naz. He's a pressure fighter, he comes forward most of the time. Not the same kind of extreme pressure that Barrera had - but a kind of European pressure style that Naz can deal with quite easily.
Imran Kelly, Somerset, England

I for one would like to see the end of Naz and all his trash talk and circus acting

Jason Stephenson, London

Naz got exposed as a one dimensional fighter by Marco Barrera. He couldn't change his style during the fight like Barrera did. .
Mark Brearley, England
There are now huge question marks over Naz's hunger to win. It's very difficult to get up and run in the morning when you are wearing silk pyjamas. After being taken to school by Barrera, he has fought just the once and just hasn't been active enough.
However, if there are question marks about his commitment, style etc, there is no question mark over his power. I think this power may be enough to see him through. I really hope Brodie can win this fight though, he is a no nonsense good professional and has certainly improved.
I for one would like to see the end of Naz and all his trash talk and circus acting. All of that came to nothing when he met a REAL world-class fighter like Barrera, GOOD LUCK BRODIE!
Jason Stephenson, London
Naz will use Brodie as a mere stepping stone back to the top. As for his points win over Calvo it was still an easy victory against an opponent who has never been stopped and to say Naz fought bad is frankly ridiculous.
Paul Kerr, Scotland

Prince Naseem should change his name to Prince Hasbeen
Dan, UK
I think it would be a good fight but Naseem would edge it. Brodie is a rising talent and should bide his time before facing the big hitters. As for the "Prince", the fact that he's being linked to a fight with Brodie rather than Tapia, Morales or Barrera again just shows how he's no longer a world-class fighter.
M. Patel, UK
Naseem Hamed hasn't done anything of substance since the lesson he got from Marco Antonio Barrera. Michael Brodie has been active, the behaviour of one who wants to achieve.
That puts Brodie ahead in my book. Hamed will not have learned from the Barrera fight, he will have nothing new to bring to the ring and is a show-off waiting to get another comeuppance. Hamed's 15 minutes of fame has passed - move on to something else.
Brian Dowling, England
Prince Naseem should change his name to Prince Hasbeen - he has fought one world class fighter in Barrera and he was battered and made to look like an amateur. Show-boating does not win world title fights, and at the moment he would struggle to win against any of the top five or six challengers. Do yourself a favour and retire.
Dan, UK
It will be tight. I think Brodie can do it, as he's fresh from a win, and Naz is low on confidence, low on passion for the sport and low in fitness and matches.
Joey, UK

The Prince must accept his reign is over
Dan, UK
I like Brodie's style and commitment but in the fight prior to this fight he looked in real trouble, being floored a coupled of times. I fear that the power of Naz would be to great for Brodie to handle, though he may cause problems for Naz early on. Naz to win in six.
Khalil Ahmed, England
The "Prince" must accept his reign is over - he will never be the King. I think he has lost the heart (maybe he never had the heart) of a real champion. He's made his millions and should seriously think about how he wants to be remembered.
If he loses against lower ranked fighters his reputation will be in tatters and he will be remembered as a showman with no guts.
Dan, UK
The Prince is a class act. However, he has been beaten by Barrera, then got a narrow win on points and hasn't fought for a long time since then. I have to question his determination now. And his love of the sport. The stylish Prince has become the un-stylish family man who couldn't knock out a fly.
Zia Sheriff, USA
In a word, NO. Brodie hasn't got the tools to beat Hamed. His team are trading in a dangerous game. Brodie would be advised to take on one of the other champs, and then go for Hamed at a later date.
Paul, Manchester

I don't think anyone has any idea of how good Naz is at the moment, apart from perhaps his trainers
Victor Cheung, England
It would probably be quite a close fight. However, I think that Naz has too much power and experience for Brodie and would stop him by the tenth at the latest.
John Anderson, England
Under normal circumstances I would say Naz would beat Brodie. But where has Naz been hiding recently? I don't think anyone has any idea of how good Naz is at the moment, apart from perhaps his trainers. I might even be able to beat him at the present time.
Victor Cheung, England
To put it simply, Brodie has no chance against The Prince. I only have to say two words to back up my argument: BRODIE WHO?
Rayzorz Edge, USA
Naz has lost his love of the game. Brodie is hungry for recognition as a champion. My head would be for a Naz win by KO. However, if there is any justice then Brodie would win on points.
Roy O. Sutton, United Kingdom
In my opinion, Prince can beat Brodie quite easily. Brodie is strong, aggressive and a hard puncher. But he has no match for the King of featherweight boxing.
Umar Farooq, England


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