Manchester City star Kyle Walker meets Prince Naseem... but the former world featherweight champion looks far from fighting fit

  • Kyke Walker shares photo on Instagram alongside boxing royalty, Prince Naseem
  • The Manchester City full back was honoured to meet the former champion
  • Although Naseem Hamed looks far from fighting fit since his retirement in 2002

Manchester City star Kyle Walker was 'honoured' to meet former featherweight champion Prince Naseem.

The England international posted the snap of the pair to his half a million followers on Instagram.  

The former British boxer, real name Naseem Hamed, retired in 2002 following chronic problems with his hands and has seemingly enjoyed life out of the ring, now a long way from his featherweight years.

Manchester City star Kyle Walker meets former British featherweight boxer Prince Naseem 

Manchester City star Kyle Walker meets former British featherweight boxer Prince Naseem 

NASEEM HAMED STATS 

Age: 43


Nickname: 'Prince' 

Born: Sheffield 

Total fights: 37

Wins: 36 (31 KOs) 

Losses: 1

Achievements: Won multiple world titles in the featherweight division.

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The defender, dressed in his Manchester City training kit, shook hands with the former boxer who donned a baggy black hoodie.  

Speaking on Instagram, Walker said: 'As a big boxing fan it was an honour to meet one of the greats after the game last week! #PrinceNaseem.' 

'Prince' Naseem was one of the most entertaining boxers of his era and held multiple world championships during his glittering career.

He lost just once in the latter stages of his career against Mexican fighter Marco Antonio Barrera.

Naseem Hamed retired from boxing in 2002 having held multiple world championships

Naseem Hamed retired from boxing in 2002 having held multiple world championships

The former featherweight world champion was renowned for his entertaining athleticism

The former featherweight world champion was renowned for his entertaining athleticism

Meanwhile, Walker is currently with the England squad as the prepare for their two November friendlies, starting with Germany on Friday night. 

His place in Gareth Southgate's side is somewhat under pressure with the resurgence of former Spurs teammate Kieran Trippier.