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Amir Khan (Boxer) Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Wife & More

Bio
Real NameAmir Iqbal Khan
NicknameKing
ProfessionBritish professional boxer
Physical Stats & More
Heightin centimeters- 174 cm
in meters- 1.74 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 8½”
Weightin Kilograms- 70 kg
in Pounds- 155 lbs
Body Measurements- Chest: 40 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 14 Inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Boxing
Professional Debut16 July 2024 vs David Bailey
Coach/MentorOliver Harrison (July 2005 – April 2008)
Jorge Rubio (July 2008 – September 2008)
Freddie Roach (October 2008 – September 2012)
Virgil Hunter (September 2012 – present)
Likes to fight againstSaul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
Records (main ones)• In 2003, won a Gold Medal at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
• In 2004, won a Silver Medal at the Athens Olympics.
• In 2009, won the World Title for WBA light-welterweight champion.
• In 2011, won the World Title (Super Title) for WBA light-welterweight champion.
• In 2012, again won the World Title (Super Title) for WBA light-welterweight champion.
Career Turning PointIn July 2009, when he won the World Title for WBA light-walterweight champion by defeating Andreas Kotelnik.
Personal Life
Date of Birth8 December 2024
Age (as in 2016)30 Years
Birth PlaceBolton, Greater Manchester, England
Zodiac sign/Sun signSagittarius
NationalityBritish
HometownGreater Manchester, England
SchoolSmithills School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
CollegeBolton College, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Educational QualificationsTwo year Sports Development Diploma
FamilyFather- Shah Khan
Mother- Falak Khan
Brother- Haroon Khan (Boxer)
Sisters- Tabinda Khan, Mariyah Khan

ReligionIslam
HobbiesPlaying Cricket, Basketball and Football
Controversies• On 23 October 2007, he was convicted for careless driving and was awarded with six-month driving ban and a £1000 fine by Bolton Crown Court.
• On 26 October 2007, he was accused of over-speeding and was was charged with not producing his insurance certificate and driving licence.
• On 7 January 2008, he was banned for 42 days for speeding offence and was fined £1000.
Favourite Things
Favourite FoodFish, chips, mushy peas, chilli chicken, lamb doners and lamb Korai
Favourite BoxerMuhammad Ali
Girls, Family & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeFaryal Makhdoom, Pakistani-American student (married 31 May 2024)
Amir Khan with his wife Faryal Makhdoom
ChildrenSon- N/A
Daughter- Lamaisah Khan (born 23 May 2024)
Amir Khan with his daughter Lamaisah Khan
Money Factor
Salary$600,000 (as in 2013)
Net Worth$30 Million

Amir Khan

Some Lesser Known Facts About Amir Khan

  • Does Amir Khan smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Amir Khan drink alcohol?: Not Known
  • He was born and raised to a Rajput Family in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.
  • His family roots are in Matore village of Kahuta Tehsil in Rawalpindi distrcit, Pakistan.
  • He is an active supporter of Muslim Writers Awards and is a member of Naqshabandi Sufi Order.
  • His younger brother, Haroon “Harry” Khan, is an undefeated professional boxer.
  • English cricketer Sajid Mahmood is his cousin brother.
  • In his childhood, he was overactive and when he was 8 years old, his father took him to Bolton Lads boxing gym to utilize his energy.
  • He started boxing competitively at an early age of 11.
  • One of his popular early amateur fights was against Victor Ortiz as he defeated him in a second round stoppage.
  • At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, he was Britain’s sole representative.
  • In 2004, when he won Silver Medal at the Athens Olympics, he became Britain’s youngest Olympic boxer since Colin Jones in 1976.
  • In July 2009, he became Britain’s 3rd youngest Boxing World Champion when he won the WBA light-walterweight title by defeating Andriy Kotelnik.
  • He is fluent in Urdu, English and Punjabi languages.