Amir Iqbal Khan Biography

Amir Khan began to box competitively at the age of 11, with early honours including three English school titles, three junior ABA titles, and gold at the 2003 Junior Olympics. In early 2004 he won a gold medal at the European Student Championships in Lithuania, and in South Korea several months later he won world junior lightweight title after fighting five times in seven days. One of his notable early amateur fights was against Victor Ortíz, whom he defeated in a second round stoppage. Overall, Amir Khan record is 101–9.

I am Amir Iqbal Khan (born 8 December 1986) and I am a British professional boxer. A former unified light-welterweight world champion, having held the WBA (later Super) title from 2009 to 2012, and the IBF title in 2011. At a regional level, I held the Commonwealth lightweight title from 2007 to 2008. I also held the WBC Silver welterweight title from 2014 to 2016, and once challenged for a middleweight world title in 2016.

As an amateur I won a silver medal in the lightweight division at the 2004 Olympics, becoming, at the age of 17, Britain’s youngest boxing Olympic medallist. I am also one of the youngest ever British professional world champions, winning the WBA title at the age of 22. In 2007, when I was then named ESPN prospect of the year. In July 2011, the International Business Times ranked me as the world’s 8th best active boxer.

Inspiration
For me, inspiration comes from the past heroes of sport; boxing has had so many of them, all known for their individual personalities. My biggest inspiration comes from a man who has inspired the world over. No matter where you go his name is not far from any conversation. It is not only his achievements in sports that people are inspired by, but also the things he did outside his sport.

He has given back to humanity and as he once said… Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” You can probably guess that I am talking about Muhammad.

Beliefs
It’s all good and well having support and inspiration around you but if you don’t believe or have faith you will struggle to see your goals through. The belief in me to achieve has come from my religious beliefs. I am a proud Muslim and more and more am trying to practice my religion. I have been blessed to have performed the pilgrimage on a couple occasions which have been some of the best times of my life.

In recent years Islam has been in the spotlight for all the things not even related to the religion. Like the 1 billion Muslims around the world it has taught me respect, humility and given me a purpose in life.

Career
I first got introduced to the boxing gym when I was 8 years old. I spent my time always looking forward to the next class. I fought my first 3 fights in Bolton boxing club and went on to fight for Bury Boxing club with Mick Jelly as my coach. By the time I was 16 I had won three schoolboy championships, three junior ABA championships, gold in the junior Olympics and finally won gold at the European student championships in Lithuania.

My highlight in the amateur ranks was being allowed to fight for England in the 2004 Athens Olympics after coming first in the AIBA European Olympic qualifying tournament in.

Team
The fight is just the tip of the iceberg, what everyone sees and knows off. The real work is done behind the scenes by all my team and staff from the formalities of signing a fighter, agreeing terms to nutritionist and coaches. I have built a team that is supportive of my talents, that help me improve my game and are always on hand to assist me no matter what the situation.

My highlight in the amateur ranks was being allowed to fight for England in the 2004 Athens Olympics after coming first in the AIBA European Olympic qualifying tournament in.

Supporters
Boxing is a single man sport in the sense that once the bell rings it’s just you and your opponent. The support you get is what helps you through the training camp early morning starts and late night finishes. My supporters have been with me on the rollercoaster ride from the Athens Olympics in 2004 to all my professional fights.

I am always receiving messages of support from around the world and on fight night the amount of fans that travel to cheer me on is incredible. I wanted to create something on my.

My Family
Good humour and hugs all round… is what you will find at the Khan household. My family has always been incredibly supportive.They have always embraced me and have always supported my boxing career. My father’s influence during my early life was key and he committed a lot of his time helping me grow whilst my mother’s prayers and good discipline nurtured me.

I cherish family moments and if I am not training, I can be found spending time with my beautiful wife, Faryal and the apple of my eyes my two daughter’s Lamaisah and Alayna.

Amir Khan Record and Fight History

Win
Amir Khan v Samuel Vargas
KHAN vs. VARGAS
Opponent: Samuel Vargas

Date: 8/09/2018

Weight: 147 pounds

Location: Arena Birmingham, Birmingham

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Amir Khan v Lo Greco
KHAN vs. LO GRECO
Opponent: Phil Lo Greco

Date: 21/04/2018

Weight: 150 pounds

Location: Echo Arena ,Liverpool

Result: Win, TKO 1/12

Loss
Amir Khan v Saul alvarez
KHAN vs. ALVAREZ
Opponent: Saul Alvarez

Date: 07/05/2016

Weight: 155 pounds

Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

Title: WBC Middleweight

Result: Loss, TKO 6/12

Win
Khan v Algieri
KHAN vs. ALGIERI
Opponent: Chris Algieri

Date: 29/05/2015

Weight: 146.5 pounds

Location: Barclays Centre, New York

Title: WBC Silver welterweight

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Khan v Alexander
KHAN vs. ALEXANDER
Opponent: Devon Alexander

Date: 13/12/2014

Weight: 147 pounds

Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Title: WBC Silver welterweight title

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Khan v Collazo
KHAN vs. COLLAZO
Opponent: Luis Collazo

Date: 03/05/2014

Weight: 147

Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Title: WBA International welterweight title

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Khan v Diaz
KHAN vs. DIAZ
Opponent: Julio Diaz

Date: 27/04/2013

Weight: 142

Location: Sheffield Arena, Sheffield

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Khan v Molina
KHAN vs. MOLINA
Opponent: Carlos Molina

Date: 15/12/2012

Weight: 139¾

Location: Sports Arena, Los Angeles

Title: Interim WBC Silver super lightweight title

Result: Win, RTD 10/12

Loss
Khan v Garcia
KHAN vs. GARCIA
Opponent: Danny Garcia

Date: 14/07/2012

Weight: 139

Location: Mandalay Hotel, Las Vegas

Title: WBC World super lightweight title WBA Super World super lightweight title

Result: Loss, TKO 4/12

Loss
Khan v Peterson
KHAN vs. PETERSON
Opponent: Lamont Peterson

Date: 10/12/2011

Weight: 139

Location: Convention Centre, Washington

Title: WBA Super World super lightweight title IBF World super lightweight title

Result: Loss, SD 12/12

Win
Khan v Judah
KHAN vs. JUDAH
Opponent: Zab Judah

Date:

Weight: 140

Location: Mandalay Hotel, Las Vegas

Title: WBA Super World super lightweight title IBF World super lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 5/12

Win
Khan v Mccloskey
KHAN vs. MCCLOSKEY
Opponent: Paul McCloskey

Date: 16/04/2011

Weight: 140

Location: Mandalay Hotel, Las Vegas

Title: WBA World super lightweight title

Result: Win, TD 6/12

Win
Khan v Maidana
KHAN vs. MAIDANA
Opponent: Marcos Rene Maidana

Date: 11/12/2010

Weight: 140

Location: Mandalay hotel, Las Vegas

Title: WBA World super lightweight title

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Khan v Malignaggi
KHAN vs. MALIGNAGGI
Opponent: Paul Malignaggi

Date: 15/05/2010

Weight: 139½

Location: Madison Square Gardens, New York

Title: WBA World super lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 11/12

Win
Khan v Salita
KHAN vs. SALITA
Opponent: Dmitriy Salita

Date:

Weight: 139½

Location: Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

Title: WBA World super lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 1/12

Win
Khan v Kotelnik
KHAN vs. KOTELNIK
Opponent: Andriy Kotelnik

Date: 18/07/2009

Weight: 139¾

Location: MEN, Manchester

Title: WBA World super lightweight title

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Khan v Barrera
KHAN vs. BARRERA
Opponent: Marco Antonio Barrera

Date: 14/03/2009

Weight: 134½

Location: MEN, Manchester

Title: WBA International lightweight title Vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title

Result: Win, TD 5/12

Win
Khan v Fagan
KHAN vs. FAGAN
Opponent: Oisin Fagan

Date:

Weight: 135

Location: Excel Arena, London

Title: Vacant WBA International lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 2/12

Loss
Khan v Prescott
KHAN vs. PRESCOTT
Opponent: Breidis Prescott

Date: 06/09/2008

Weight: 134½

Location: MEN, Manchester

Title: WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title

Result: Loss, TKO 1/12

Win
Khan v Gomez
KHAN vs. GOMEZ
Opponent: Michael Gomez

Date: 21/06/2008

Weight: 134½

Location: National Indoor Arena, Birmingham

Title: Commonwealth (British Empire) lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 5/12

Win
Khan v Kristjansen
KHAN vs. KRISTJANSEN
Opponent: Martin Kristjansen

Date: 05/04/2008

Weight: 135

Location: Bolton Arena, Bolton

Title: WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 7/12

Win
Khan v St. Clair
KHAN vs. ST. CLAIR
Opponent: Gairy St Clair

Date: 02/02/2008

Weight: 134½

Location: Excel, London

Title: Commonwealth (British Empire) lightweight title

Result: Win, UD 12/12

Win
Khan v Earl
KHAN vs. EARL
Opponent: Graham Earl

Date:

Weight: 134½

Location: Bolton Arena, Bolton

Title: Commonwealth (British Empire) lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 1/12

Win
Khan v Lawton
KHAN vs. LAWTON
Opponent: Scott Lawton

Date: 06/10/2007

Weight: 134¼

Location: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham

Title: Commonwealth (British Empire) lightweight title

Result: Win, TKO 4/12

Win
Khan v Limond
KHAN vs. LIMOND
Opponent: KHAN vs. LIMOND

Date: 14/07/2007

Weight: 134¾

Location: 02 Arena, London

Title: Commonwealth (British Empire) lightweight title

Result: Win, RTD 8/12

Win
Khan v Bull
KHAN vs. BULL
Opponent: Stefy Bull

Date: 07/04/2007

Weight: 137

Location: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Result: Win, TKO 3/8

Win
Khan v Medjadji
KHAN vs. MEDJADJI
Opponent: Mohammed Medjadji

Date: 17/02/2007

Weight: 134½

Location: The Arena, Wembley

Result: Win, TKO 1/8

Win
Khan v Drilzane
KHAN vs. DRILZANEE
Opponent: Rachid Drilzane

Date: 09/12/2006

Weight: 136½

Location: Excel Arena, London

Result: Win, UD 10/10

Win
Khan v Barett
KHAN vs. BARRETT
Opponent: Ryan Barrett

Date: 02/09/2006

Weight: 137

Location: Bolton Arena, Bolton

Result: Win, TKO 1/6

Win
Khan v Bain
KHAN vs. BAIN
Opponent: Colin Bain

Date: 08/07/2006

Weight: 137

Location: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Result: Win, TKO 2/6

Win
Khan v Komjathi
KHAN vs. KOMJATHI
Opponent: Laszlo Komjathi

Date:

Weight: 137½

Location: Kings Hall, Belfast

Result: Win, PTS 6/6

Win
Khan v Williams
KHAN vs. WILLIAMS
Opponent: Jackson Williams

Date: 25/02/2006

Weight: 138¼

Location: Excel Arena, London

Result: Win, TKO 3/6

Win
Khan v Martynov
KHAN vs. MARTYNOV
Opponent: Vitali Martynau

Date:

Weight: 137½

Location: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham

Result: Win, TKO 1/6

Win
Khan v Thorpe
KHAN vs. THORPE
Opponent: Daniel Thorpe

Date: 10/12/2005

Weight: 137

Location: Excel Arena, London

Result: Win, TKO 2/4

Win
Khan v Gethin
KHAN vs. GETHIN
Opponent: Steve Gethin

Date: 05/11/2005

Weight: 137½

Location: Braehead Arena, Glasgow

Result: Win, TKO 3/4

Win
Khan v Carey
KHAN vs. CAREY
Opponent: Baz Carey

Date: 10/09/2005

Weight: 136¼

Location: International Arena, Cardiff

Result: Win, PTS 4/4

Win
Khan v Bailey
KHAN vs. BAILEY
Opponent: David Bailey

Date: 16/07/2005

Weight: 138

Location: Bolton Arena, Bolton

Result: Win, TKO 1/4

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