Amir Khan (Boxer) Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Wife & More
Bio | |
Real Name | Amir Iqbal Khan |
Nickname | King |
Profession | British professional boxer |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 174 cm in meters- 1.74 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 8½” |
Weight | in Kilograms- 70 kg in Pounds- 155 lbs |
Body Measurements | - Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 14 Inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Boxing | |
Professional Debut | 16 July 2005 vs David Bailey |
Coach/Mentor | Oliver 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 against | Saul ‘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 Point | In July 2009, when he won the World Title for WBA light-walterweight champion by defeating Andreas Kotelnik. |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 8 December 1986 |
Age (as in 2016) | 30 Years |
Birth Place | Bolton, Greater Manchester, England |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | British |
Hometown | Greater Manchester, England |
School | Smithills School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England |
College | Bolton College, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England |
Educational Qualifications | Two year Sports Development Diploma |
Family | Father- Shah Khan Mother- Falak Khan Brother- Haroon Khan (Boxer) Sisters- Tabinda Khan, Mariyah Khan |
Religion | Islam |
Hobbies | Playing 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 Food | Fish, chips, mushy peas, chilli chicken, lamb doners and lamb Korai |
Favourite Boxer | Muhammad Ali |
Girls, Family & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Wife | Faryal Makhdoom, Pakistani-American student (married 31 May 2013) |
Children | Son- N/A Daughter- Lamaisah Khan (born 23 May 2014) |
Money Factor | |
Salary | $600,000 (as in 2013) |
Net Worth | $30 Million |
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.