Prince Naseem Hamed named one man as a “GOAT”, while the other as merely “good”, in a conversation involving Floyd Mayweather Jr and Terence Crawford.
Most would consider these former five-division world champions as two of the finest fighters to ever grace the sport, given their resounding success in multiple weight classes.
Both of them also retired with unblemished records, making it difficult to assess who, in their prime, could be classed as the superior fighter.
In terms of their success against quality opposition, it could be said that Mayweather crafted the more impressive resume, given his standout victories over the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.
Indeed, several of his best wins arrived against all-time greats who were past their primes, yet there is far less scope for criticism when you consider that the American seldom came close to losing a fight.
The only times he was pushed even remotely to the brink of defeat, it seems, was during his respective first encounters with Jose Luis Castillo and Marcos Maidana.
It is perhaps because of these performances, then, that ‘Naz’ said Mayweather is “good”, while Crawford is a “GOAT”, during his interview with BBC Sport.
Goat, great or good? 🐐🏆✅
Here’s how Prince Naseem Hamed rates these boxers 🥊 pic.twitter.com/8XyAGrr2p7
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 27, 2026
While some might agree that Crawford was the marginally more complete fighter, it is difficult to say with any certainty that one man was head and shoulders above the other.
It is entirely possible, after all, that Mayweather would have defeated every fighter on Crawford’s resume; and, likewise, many would have probably favoured ‘Bud’ against all of Mayweather’s former opponents.
