Ring rusty Hamed plans return after three year absence

NASEEM HAMED yesterday announced he is planning to return to the ring in the Middle East this summer after a three-year absence.

The former WBO featherweight champion, who will be 31 next month, last fought against Spaniard Manuel Calvo in February, 2002.

Hamed said: “I’ve not said anything publicly until now but I am planning to fight again in the summer. We have not selected my opponent but the fight will take place in the Middle East and that is definite.”