Prince Naseem Hamed has labelled the film 'Giant', which chronicles his boxing career and fallout with trainer Brendan Ingle, as largely fictional. The former featherweight world champion, who became Britain's youngest world champion in 1995, claims 80-90% of the movie is made up.
Hamed, who had no involvement in the film's production, said he only saw it after completion. He described watching it as difficult, given the inaccuracies, but acknowledged it as a Hollywood production. The film focuses on his relationship with Ingle, which soured over financial disputes.
The Sheffield boxer, who retired in 2002, plans to counter the narrative with a documentary series. He expressed interest in collaborating with actor Mark Wahlberg, a boxing enthusiast, to produce a series akin to 'The Last Dance' about Michael Jordan. Hamed also intends to release an autobiography and audio book.
Hamed stated he will use the film as a springboard for a comeback into the public eye, including a British and world tour. He emphasised that the truth about his career and life will be revealed in his upcoming projects.
