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Former Boxing Champion Naseem Hamed Faces Jail Time Over SLR Crash
Posted on March 31, 2006 at 1:00 PM CST

A headshot of Naseem Hamed and Naseem Hamed's Mercedes-Benz SLR After colliding head-on with a Volkswagen Golf

As many of my British readers may remember, in May of last year former boxing world champion Naseem Hamed (or Prince Naseem as he prefers to be called) was involved in a collision while driving his Mercedes SLR McLaren.  Allegedly Naseem, in an attempt to overtake the car in front of him, crashed head-on into a Volkswagen Golf driven by 38-year-old Anthony Burgin.  As a result of the accident, Burgin suffered a broken leg, broken arms, and fractures to every major bone in his body.

Today Naseem finally had his day in the spotlight, appearing before the Sheffield Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to the act of dangerous driving.

As a result of his plea, Naseem will most likely face jail time, with the presiding Judge Alan Goldsack warning Naseem: "Do not take bail as any indication that you will receive anything other than a custodial sentence."  The judge also rejected Naseem's request of keeping his driving privileges for charity work, alluding to the fact that he could afford a chauffeur.

Sentencing for the Prince is set for May 12th.

For more info, you can view the full story over at telegraph.co.uk.


Naseem Hamed's Mercedes-Benz SLR After Colliding Head On With a Volkswagen Golf

A Volkswagen Golf after being hit head on by Naseem Hamed's Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren


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