Four-time super middleweight world champion Carl Froch is hailed as one of Britain’s best ever boxers, but ‘The Cobra’ believes he could have become one of boxing’s greatest had one of his compatriots not hung up the gloves so quickly.

When discussing Britain’s greatest ever boxer, there is no right or clear-cut answer, and each choice has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Older generations will tell you that no one compares to the likes of Ted Kidd Lewis, Jimmy Wilde and Bob Fitzsimmons, but the lack of footage of each of these men means widespread recognition will always be a challenge.

For modern Brits, all that matters is what you like. This could be the resume of Lennox Lewis, a devastating heavyweight force. Joe Calzaghi’s undefeated career and longevityor talent, charisma and excitement “Prince” Naseem Hamed brings it to the featherweight stage.

said in an interview News InsightsFroch admires Hamid’s skills but admits the Sheffield-born superstar might have achieved greater success in the sport had he not retired at the age of 28.

“At 28, he retired. I think Naseem Hamid could have been one of the greats. It’s a waste of talent.

“He made money doing what he did, but I think he could have been one of the greatest players of all time. All he had to do was tidy up his defense a little bit when he stepped up.

“His defense is all about reaction and movement. If he had put on a glove and timed it a little bit differently (he might have had more success). I’m not telling him how to fight because he has a one-off unique style, they call it the Ingle style, but Naz has his own talent.

“If Naz can sort it out a little bit, if he stays with Brendan (Ingle), he’ll do that because Brendan understands the game and I think Naz is probably one of the best.”

Hamid said he gave up boxing in large part because of a hand injury that began to weaken his punching power, but others believe Losing to Marco Antonio Barrera cost him some of his love for the sport.