Tag: Amir Khan

Boxer Amir Khan says he won’t fight behind closed doors

Former world champion Amir Khan has said he won’t fight behind closed doors if boxing resumes during the coronavirus outbreak. British officials are looking at July as a possible return date for bouts, without spectators in venue. Amir added that even though there is big money but he won’t be able to do so as he needs fan base.  

Boxer Amir Khan to donate Rs40m to Pakistan for coronavirus relief

Pakistani origin British boxer Amir Khan has announced to donate Rs40 million to Pakistan to help fight the novel coronavirus. Khan also offered to use his Islamabad boxing academy as a quarantine for the coronavirus patients. Earlier, boxer Amir Khan offered to his 60,000 square foot four storeyed building to help people affected by the coronavirus in Britain.

Boxer Amir Khan, wife Faryal Makhdoom blessed with a son

British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan and wife Faryal Makhdoom welcomed on Saturday their third child, a son.. Khan announced the news on Twitter and shared a picture with his son Muhammad Zaviyar Khan. The couple already have two daughters—four-year-old Lamaisah and 21-month-old Alayha. Earlier, Amir and Faryal were seen popping a large helium balloon which showered them in blue confetti, confirming they were expecting a boy.

Amir Khan becomes WBC international welterweight champion

British-Pakistan boxer Amir Khan, who was supposed to fight Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat, has won international welterweight champion at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah by downing Australian fighter Billy Dib in just the second round. The Indian boxer was injured during a car accident and had to pull out of the fight, making Dib easy opponent for Amir.