One of the most renowned names in the sport's lightweight division is former professional boxer Naseem Hamed. Hamed, who was born in Yemen but grew up in Britain, gained notoriety for his extravagant appearance both within and outside of the ring. His statement about creating champions captures his enthusiasm for developing talent and elevating marginalized sports communities.

Before becoming a world-champion boxer, Naseem had to overcome many obstacles while growing up in a working-class area of Leeds, England. He had personal experience with the lack of opportunities that young people from underprivileged backgrounds may face. Motivated by his own experience, Hamed felt a strong sense of obligation to coach and assist aspiring athletes who might not have the same resources or direction available to him.

Compared to more established hubs like the United States or Britain, professional boxing is still relatively new in Saudi Arabia and other parts of the Middle East. In his statement, Naseem expresses his intention to alter this dynamic by giving young boxers from these regions the resources they require to compete internationally.

Think of Saudi Arabia and its surrounding nations as enormous deserts with unrealized potential—undeveloped talent just waiting to be found and developed into elite athletes. Hamed sees himself as someone who can provide resources, training, and opportunities to these areas, transforming them into hotbeds for champion fighters, much like water turns arid desert landscapes into fertile oases.

Through his work, Naseem hopes to inspire a larger community of athletes and fans in addition to producing personal success stories. He intends to open the door for upcoming generations of boxers who can shatter stereotypes and bring their home nations international renown by promoting the sport in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.