Khan hit the canvas and was clearly hurt, on unsteady legs, for the remaining seconds of the round. Danny Óscar García (born March 20, 1988) is an American professional boxer.He has held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Super), WBC, Ring magazine and lineal light welterweight titles between 2012 and 2015, and the WBC welterweight title from 2016 to 2017. Hunter was unable to train Khan for his previous two bouts due to ill health. [159] The fight was made official in January 2019, and it was set to take place at Madison Square Garden on 20 April. HBO's unofficial scorer, Harold Lederman, scored it 113–112, also for Khan. The first knockdown occurred after just 15 seconds when Khan landed a right hand to the head. [53] After failing to secure the fight with Bradley, Maidana's camp announced that he would fight former WBO light-welterweight champion DeMarcus Corley, on 28 August 2010 at the Luna Park Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. [186] In 2016, his earnings from the Canelo fight was an estimated £9 million ($13.1 million), the highest for a British boxer since Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye in 2011. He then took off his socks and weighed 147.1 lbs. In round six, Khan was hit by an accidental low blow, and during the allocated five-minute recovery time, trainer Virgil Hunter threw in the towel to hand Crawford a TKO victory. Amir Khan Boxrec. Khan stated the fight could be his last in the UK. In the run up to the fight, García's father and trainer, Angel García, made disparaging comments about Khan's race and religion. 2019-11-20: Junaid Akhter: 1 1 0: CHAK 2310-R, Khanewal W. TKO event bout wiki. [157] Hearn announced that the fight set a viewership record, for the biggest live audience on UK subscription television in boxing history. Nevada State Athletic Commission announced the fight generated a total gate of $426,152 from 3,147 tickets sold. [61] The heads of Khan and McCloskey collided about two minutes into the sixth round, causing a bad cut on the inside of McCloskey's left eyebrow. [137][138][139] on 29 January, Phil Lo Greco (28–3, 17 KOs) was announced as his opponent. Other projects include an orphanage in The Gambia, the #OrphanAID project in partnership with the Shilpa Shetty Foundation, providing aid in Syria in partnership with Islamic Relief, providing aid for Syrian refugees in Greece, and work with Barnardo's children's charity in Britain.[197]. The scorecards read 115–113, 115–112, and 114–113. Prescott landed a left hook on Khan's temple, dizzying his senses. If an internaI link led yóu here, you máy wish to changé the link tó point directly tó the intended articIe. I made some mistakes in the past and I'm not going to make them again. In 2007, he was named ESPN prospect of the year.[4]. Khan started to let his hands go more in round ten, after which his corner finally decided it had seen enough. [140] At the official press conference, a brawl broke out after Lo Greco made comments about Khan's personal life, "After the Canelo loss you went on a losing streak – family, wife and then you go out and tweet to the heavyweight champion of the world. [91][92] Khan's next fight was against undefeated lightweight prospect Carlos Molina (17–0–1, 7 KOs). You could see the difference. Having boxed at 3 weights, Lightweight, Welterweight and Middleweight with a total of 37 fights, 33 wins and 20 knock outs. I am a stronger fighter, a better fighter." Amir Khan is a British professional boxer and a former unified light-welterweight world champion who held the Commonwealth lightweight title for two years, the WBA title for four years, the WBC Silver welterweight title for three years and the IBF title once. [20][21], On 5 April 2008, Khan beat Kristjansen, dropping him three times in the seventh round to force a technical knockout (TKO) stoppage. He looked incredible." [103] The fight was for the vacant WBA International welterweight title and WBA title eliminator, as well as the vacant WBC Silver title. [202] Khan donated part of his earnings to Barnado's, for whom he is an ambassador. The fight was stopped towards the end of the fifth round due to Barrera suffering a cut in the first round, which resulted from a clash of heads. The fight was scheduled to take place at the MEN Arena on 6 April. Khan won the poll, thus setting up the fight. I want to thank Freddie Roach and my team for making this happen. All four rounds were taken by Khan. Lost WBA (Super) light welterweight title; Lost WBA (Super) and IBF light-welterweight titles; Retained WBA International lightweight title; Lost WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title, 1st AIBA European 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! It's been three years since I went twelve rounds. Vargas took the punishment and showed a lot of heart as he kept coming forward. Floyd Mayweather Jr Saul Alvarez Gennady Golovkin. [34] Barrera was ranked No. In the aftermath Malignaggi admitted he lost to the better man, saying, "I've fought two elite fighters, Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan. I went down. On 29 March 2021, Khan appeared in an eight-part reality show on BBC One called Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton, alongside his wife Faryal. Vargas focused mostly on the body attack for the fight. [129] On PPV, the fight sold around 600,000 PPV buys and grossed more than $30 million. Khan responded by throwing his glass full of water towards Lo Greco. The league is organised with the support of WBC and Professional Boxing Organisation India. [104] Khan and Collazo both incurred point deductions in round eight. [17], Khan won his first regional title on 14 July 2007, beating Willie Limond at The O2 Arena to become Commonwealth lightweight champion. For the, Won vacant WBC International welterweight title, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US, Won WBA International and vacant WBC Silver, Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US. Instead, Khan had to defend his Commonwealth title against late replacement Gairy St. Clair at the ExCel Arena, London. Amir Khan def. Let's not regret it" -. SBL has had several Bollywood stars joining as team ambassadors, including Suniel Shetty, Rana Daggubati, Sushant Singh Rajput, Randeep Hooda, and Sohail Khan. Khan was reported to earn at least $1.5 million compared to Maidana who had a purse of $550,000. [174] SFL is the world's third largest MMA brand. [27] In early August, the lightweight Breidis Prescott was put forward by Rubio as Khan's next opponent. [24] Dean Powell, who has trained former world champions Duke McKenzie and Lloyd Honeyghan, worked with Khan until a decision on a permanent trainer was made. Amir Khan def. [184] On 23 November 2016, Khan made an announcement of the other businesses that would open alongside the banqueting hall; this included FMK make-up shop run by his wife Faryal, Argeela Lounge shisha bar and restaurant, British-Asian curry firm My Lahore, another buffet restaurant and coffee shop. Amir Khan Boxing Hall, Islamabad L. TKO event bout wiki. [47][48] This was Khan's first bout in the United States and the second defence of his WBA light-welterweight title. [54] Khan continued to look for a suitable opponent to challenge next for his title. There was an eight count on that occasion and moments after the two squared off again, a flurry of left hands from Khan ended it all. Both fighters boxed well and two judges scored it 113–112 to Peterson, with the other 115–110 to Khan. The couple then flew back to Khan's hometown of Bolton where a second celebration, a traditional Walima, took place in Manchester, which included 4,000 guests. Le 7 mai 2016, il fait face à l'ancien champion du monde des super-légers Amir Khan et l'emporte par KO dans la 6 e reprise. Khan qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics by finishing in first place at the 1st AIBA European 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was above the belt. I respect him a lot. [130], On 26 February 2017, Khan and reigning WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao both tweeted a deal had been reached between both camps for a 'super fight' worth potentially £30 million to take place on 23 April in the United Arab Emirates. Amir Khan's charity drive continues during coronavirus crisis. I had to take some shots in that match. [97] The fight averaged 616,000 viewers. Boxer Amir Khan urges William and Kate to 'resolve the situation' with Harry and Meghan during Bradford visit. There hasn't been [HBO] boxing in D.C. for the last [18] years because this is what happens. The Five Live podcast is a fcking gem, Khan tells Costello that he did not quit but he got hurt and they decided to not carry on. Boxer Amir Khan in Walsall to dish out 300 food boxes to most vulnerable. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth lightweight title from 2007 to 2008. The Nevada Athletic Commission denied Peterson a licence to box, and the fight was cancelled. Light Contest, 12 Rounds. I offered him 50% of UK revenue, which is unheard of, and 50% of all revenue in America, that's how much I wanted to fight him, but he didn't want it." The fight took place at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield. The official website of professional boxer Amir 'King' Khan. The bout wás awarded Fight óf the Yéar by the Bóxing Writers Association óf America. [172] He announced that he, along with Super Fight League, would introduce India's first team-based MMA league, with events expected to be held in India, the United States, Canada, and Dubai. Uhm, that is quitting you twat. Amir Khan Boxer -life storyAmir Iqbal Khan (Urdu: عامر اقبال خان; born 8 December 1986) is a British professional boxer. Following the fight, it emerged that Fagan had suffered a fractured fibula during the first knockdown. [101][102], Despite interest in a bout with Khan, Floyd Mayweather announced that he would fight Marcos Maidana (35–3, 31 KOs) on 3 May 2014. Totals (approximate): 2,364,000 buys and $126,745,161 in revenue. On 12 November 2017, Khan arrived in Brisbane, Australia to appear as a contestant on the seventeenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He supports his local Bolton Wanderers team and has previously used the club's training facilities. event Saturday 5, April 2008. [151][152], The fight took place on 8 September 2018, Khan won the fight by UD, with scores of 119–108, 119–109 and 118–110. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya said, "So now I know why Mayweather doesn't want to fight him. 3 respectively by the WBO.[36]. He is a former unified light-welterweight world champion, having held the WBA (later Super) title from 2009 to 2012, and the IBF title in 2011. [107] On 21 October, it was announced that Khan would fight former two-weight world champion Alexander (26–2, 14 KOs). García kept pressing in round four, forcing Khan to take a second eight count after he touched the canvas with his glove. [153] Khan knocked Vargas twice in the fight in dropping him in round two and three. Instead of holding, Khan tried to fire back, but was hit to the head by a left hook, right hook combination that sent him crashing to the canvas. [32][33], In early 2009, it was announced that Khan would fight former seven-time and three-weight world champion Marco Antonio Barrera. The break-up was blamed on Harrison's concerns that Khan's public engagements were interfering with his fight preparations. [74], Following the Judah victory, Khan began chasing a big money fight with top pound for pound fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather seemed uninterested, and instead said that Khan should fight the Mayweather Promotions prospect Jessie Vargas, an option that Khan dismissed. After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he was among those who raised money for its victims,[190] and in the following year he visited Pakistan to dispense food in a camp set up after the Kashmir earthquake. In the aftermath, Khan praised Díaz, "He caught me while I was off balance, and I couldn't get my stance back. [114], After Khan himself initially announced the fight on his wife's YouTube channel on 3 April, a welterweight bout against former WBO light-welterweight champion Chris Algieri (20–1, 8 KOs) was later finalised to take to place on 29 May 2015, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Lo Greco appeared hurt, but managed to beat the 10 count. He said, "Bradley was the guy I wanted to fight but he chickened out. Amir Khan is a promoter, the CEO of his own boxing promotion company, Khan Promotions. 2004 – Won a gold medal at the European Student Championships and the World Junior Championships. [182][183], In September 2013, Khan stated his plans to 'make Bolton better', by investing £5 million into a wedding and banqueting hall in Washington Street, Deane. Wikipedia is á registered trademark óf the Wikimedia Fóundation, Inc., a nón-profit organization. [56], Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against Maidana. He was brilliant. [93][94], Khan defeated Molina by TKO in the tenth round and won the WBC Silver light-welterweight title. Still, Khan himself was hurt at various times during the fight, and was himself dropped in the second round. Date: 2018-04-21 Location: Echo Arena, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom Referee: Victor Loughlin Judge: Michael Alexander Judge: Terry O'Connor Judge: Robert Williams Promoter: Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Sport) Ring Announcer: Michael Buffer Aired On: Sky Sports, ESPN (Main Event) -, "Kell Brook doesn't like Amir Khan. Floyd Mayweather Jr Saul Alvarez Gennady Golovkin. [89] Khan earned $950,000, while García had a $520,000 purse. Maidana was saved by the bell but regained composure and continued to battle on. It was the first loss of Salita's career. Khan was involved in a TV programme for Channel 4, Amir Khan's Angry Young Men, which consisted of three 50-minute episodes. ESPN's Dan Rafael scored it a 120–108 shutout for Khan. [132][133][134] Speaking to Bob Arum on 1 March, Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz confirmed the fight would place on 20 May in the United Arab Emirates. Molina was less busy, landing 87 of 335 (26%). Following the victory, Khan was made number one contender for the WBO lightweight title. After his victory Khan reiterated his desire to fight Floyd Mayweather. MSN News. Entre autres, il a occupé le titre WBC Silver dans la période de 2007 à l'année 2008. Lo Greco appeared stunned by Khan’s sheer speed from the outset and, as soon as he dropped him with a right hand, it looked like a foregone conclusion. There were a couple of times when I could have stopped him and I kind of stepped off him." This made it one of the biggest recent PPV fights, behind Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Álvarez, and surpassing Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley III and Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto. Vargas landed 100 shots to Khan's body, 91 being power punches. [177], On 31 May 2013, Khan married Faryal Makhdoom at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Limond was retired by his corner at the end of round eight due to a broken nose and suspected jaw damage. [171], In 2016, Khan was named co-owner of India's Super Fight League (SFL). "I have been out the ring for two years but I was still in the gym working hard, I have never taken a day off. The referee wasn't giving me a chance. There are little things to work on when we go back in the gym." The fight would be broadcast live on ESPN PPV; UK broadcasting rights were later acquired by BT Sport Box Office. That's what happens. It has had 67 live televised events, with over 100 million views. 5 in the WBO world lightweight rankings. I kept moving to recompose myself. [44][45], On 17 January 2010, Khan announced he had split with promoter Frank Warren and signed a deal with Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions, which resulted in Khan's fights moving back to ITV. Mayweather is a champion, so let's make it happen." What is wrong with you, mate?" From here, I'm not sure where I go. Previous IBF, and WBO lightweight title holder Nate Campbell was stripped of the belts after moving up to the light-welterweight division and Khan's promoter Frank Warren and Barrera's promoter Don King lobbied the WBO to elevate the Khan-Barrera fight to a world lightweight title eliminator. [210], In January 2013, he was nominated for the Best at Sport award at the British Muslim Awards. [66], On 31 May 2011, Khan agreed to fight 33-year-old two-weight champion Zab Judah (41–6, 28 KOs) in attempt to unify the WBA, and IBF light-welterweight titles in Las Vegas on 23 July. [38] Khan won by unanimous decision (UD), 120–108, 118–111, 118–111, in front of 10,000, and became the third-youngest Brit to win a world title, at the age of 22. At first attempt Khan weighed 147.2 lbs. [83][84], On 23 May 2012, ESPN announced that Khan would next fight against undefeated WBC champion Danny García. [180] On 4 August 2017, Amir announced that he and Faryal had agreed to split. We've still got time. He is hitting his peak just now. [155][156] According to CompuBox stats, Khan landed 199 punches of 581 thrown (35%) and Vargas was credited with landing 142 of his 535 thrown (27%). This fight should have happened twelve months ago, two years ago. Daily Mail. I wanted to prove a point coming back. "[147] During the post-fight press conference, Khan named a number of top welterweights including Keith Thurman and Errol Spence, but stated he would like to bring Adrien Broner over to the UK for a big fight. Khan landed 218 of 609 punches thrown (36%), while Algieri landed on 199 of 703 (28%), most of which were in the opening six rounds. [16], He made his professional debut against David Bailey in July 2005. [141][142] Khan trained with Joe Goosen for the fight, with Virgil Hunter unavailable due to ill health. .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, There was a lot on his shoulders, but I always felt he could rise to the big occasion. [120], In early 2016, it was announced that Khan is moving up two weight divisions to middleweight, to fight Canelo Álvarez (46–1–1, 32 KOs) WBC, The Ring, and lineal middleweight titles. [178][179] They have two daughters. [205], On 23 October 2007, Khan was convicted of careless driving at Bolton Crown Court and given a six-month driving ban and a £1000 fine. [18][19], On 2 February 2008, Khan was scheduled to fight Martin Kristjansen, but illness forced the Dane to withdraw. The fight was broadcast on Primetime in UK and HBO in the US. On 12 July 2019 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Khan defeated Billy Dib by TKO in the fourth round. Pacquiao was initially in negotiations to fight Jeff Horn in Australia, but held a poll asking the fans who he should fight next. [169], Khan announced that he was building a boxing academy called the Amir Khan Academy to produce Pakistani boxing champions. [167] Following the fight, Khan had to respond to criticism that he quit in the ring.[168]. After the fight, Khan said, "It wasn't my night. [10], Khan has two sisters and one brother, Haroon "Harry" Khan, also a professional boxer.
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