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Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC Heavyweight Title last night with a comprehensive performance, but the event was overshadowed by the disgraceful actions of Dereck Chisora and David Haye. It's been a bad year for British Boxing in terms of world title l
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HBO has been quietly working on its PunchForce tech since about 2010, when it tried to convince British star Amir Khan and Argentine boxer Marcos Maidana to wear the sensors for their light welterweight title bout. Neither seemed particularly eager. Now
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Thank you, all for being here. Welcome, everyone, to today’s call. I just wanted to start off by saying we will have Adrien Broner and Eloy Perez on the first half of the call, and then shortly after we’ll joined by Devon Alexander and Marcos Maidana. Be
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Last night on Ringside, super middleweight contender Carl Froch announced he could be close to securing a possible shot at IBF champion Lucian Bute. As we've been reporting here at Bad Left Hook for several weeks, Froch has been linked with a number of o
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Singh is one of the small tribe of Indian luxury merchants — their numbers don’t add up to more than a dozen. These people help luxury brands connect and sell to well-heeled Indians. Before Independence, the Maharajas were huge patrons of luxury brands l
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Former professional footballer Curtis Woodhouse has been handed a surprise shot against Paul McCloskey. Woodhouse had been set to face Dale Miles in a British title eliminator, but Miles picked up an injury in last weekends Prizefighter. The two will fac
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Singh is one of the small tribe of Indian luxury merchants — their numbers don’t add up to more than a dozen. These people help luxury brands connect and sell to well-heeled Indians. Before Independence, the Maharajas were huge patrons of luxury brands l
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CREDIT Lamont Peterson for agreeing to a rematch with Amir Khan. Let’s not forget, when the pair fought last year the bout’s controversial conclusion was not down to the American. Peterson isn’t a referee, he wasn’t among the judges and he’s not a pal of
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A FORMER Burscough FC footballer who has written a novel set in Ormskirk and the surrounding area is enjoying rave reviews for his debut book. Calvin Wade released Forever is Over in paperback last April and the novel has now received more than 100 five
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Amir Khan has followed in the footsteps of Anthony Crolla by turning to Joe Gallagher in his bid to reclaim his world titles. The former double light-welterweight champion has taken the unprecedented step of beginning his preparation for his rematch with
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Timothy Bradley signed with Top Rank to get his opportunity, a chance to meet Manny Pacquiao. After back-and-forth negotiations, and after Bob Arum and Pacquiao weighed options for the next opponent, Bradley became the name. The June 9th fight at the MGM
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Soto, 31, technically moved up in weight to 140 late last year in taking on and beating Jose Alfaro and Adailton De Jesus. However, those were pretty much empty wins because neither Alfaro or De Jesus are light welterweights but had recently gained weigh
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Tim Bradley is undefeated and the man at 140 pounds. At junior welterweight, Bradley has fought some of the top elite guys such as Kendall Holt, Nate Campbell, Lamont Peterson and Devon Alexander. Many feel Bradley ducked Amir Khan in a super fight that
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According to Manchester Evening News, Khan will join up with trainer Roach in the Philippines so that Roach can train both Manny Pacquiao and Khan at different times. Roach is getting Pacquiao ready for his June 9th fight against Timothy Bradley. Sean Mc
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Malignaggi said this on his twitter today: “The contracts are almost done for the fight against SENCHENKO in April. Once again I am going into enemy territory but that’s life. Gotta do what you gotta do.” Jason Kim: Former IBF light welterweight champion
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Brothers Peter and George O’Rourke took part in the Junior Amateur Boxing Association Championships at Romford, Essex. The two young boxers, of Tolney Lane, Newark, eased into the second round. Peter, 15, won unanimously against Brendon Smith, of Dagenha
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"Great article I have to agree with you about Manny he is looking close to being in the same bracket of fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, Ali and Duran. Its not often in ... Hope Chisora does alright though
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Golden Boy Promotions, Khan’s promoters, wanted the fight to take place in Las Vegas in what consider to be a neutral venue. It may be neutral but what really counts in this fight is who the referee and judges will be. That’s what makes something neutral
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Groves for some reason wanted this fight after going tooth and nail to beat Anderson the last time they fought in 2010, but he wants it again. This time though Anderson is going to make the needed improvements in his game to not only beat Groves, but to
About Amir Khan
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Amir Iqbal[citation needed] Khan (Urdu: عامر خان), (born 8 December 1986) is a British boxer from Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. He is the current Commonwealth lightweight champion, WBO Inter-Continental lightweight champion, and WBA International lightweight champion. In the lightweight division, he is currently ranked at #58 in the world... Full Article
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Indian Bollywood actor, director and producer Amir Khan (C) poses with fans during visit to a village on the outskirts of Amritsar on February 10, 2012.
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Pakistani soldiers pay tribute to their colleague Amir Khan who lost his life on Tuesday during a clash with militants, in Paharpur 50 kilometers (32 miles) north of Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Fighting between soldiers and Taliban militants over a strategic...
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Pakistani villagers carry a dead body of security personnel Amir Khan who lost his life on Tuesday during a clash with militants, in Paharpur 50 kilometers (32 miles) north of Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Fighting between soldiers and Taliban militants over a...
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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 22: Amir Khan attends the awards ceremony for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 at Media City UK on December 22, 2011 in Manchester, England.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 16: Amir Khan attends the British Comedy Awards at Fountain Studios on December 16, 2011 in London, England.
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British boxer Amir Khan attends the British Comedy Awards in London on December 16, 2011.
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British boxer Amir Khan (C) sits with business manager Asif Vali (R) and his father Shajaad Khan (L) at press conference in Bolton, north-west England, on December 14, 2011. Khan spoke about his recent defeat at the hands of Lamont Peterson in their International Boxing Federation and...
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British boxer Amir Khan speaks to reporters at a press conference in Bolton, north-west England, on December 14, 2011. Khan spoke about his recent defeat at the hands of Lamont Peterson in their International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association light-welterweight title bout...
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BOLTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Amir Khan faces the media during a press conference to reflect on his defeat by Lamont Peterson to lose his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles at the Gloves Community Centre on December 14, 2011 in Bolton, England.
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Lamont Peterson of the U.S. lands a shot on Amir Khan (L) of Britain during the ninth round of their WBA super lightweight and IBF Junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 10, 2011.
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Amir Khan (L) of Britain connects with a punch to Lamont Peterson of the U.S. during the third round of their WBA super-lightweight and IBF junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 10, 2011. Khan lost his WBA super-lightweight and IBF light-welterweight titles on Saturday...
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Lamont Peterson of the U.S. (R) and Amir Khan of Britain trade blows during the first round of their WBA super lightweight and IBF Junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 10, 2011. Khan lost his WBA super-lightweight and IBF light-welterweight titles on Saturday after he...
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Amir Khan (R) takes a shot from Lamont Peterson during the ninth round of their WBA super lightweight and IBF Junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 10, 2011.
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Amir Khan departs the ring after losing to Lamont Peterson WBA in their super lightweight and IBF Junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 11, 2011.
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Amir Khan (R) hits Lamont Peterson during the third round of their WBA super lightweight and IBF Junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 10, 2011.
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Amir Khan (bottom) takes a shot from Lamont Peterson along the ropes during the seventh round of their WBA super lightweight and IBF Junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 10, 2011.
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Amir Khan (L) reacts as the referee takes away a point from him for shoving Lamont Peterson (not pictured) during the 12th round of their WBA super lightweight and IBF Junior welterweight title fight in Washington, December 11, 2011.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Lamont Peterson and Amir Khan stand for a photo after the Capital Showdown: Khan v Peterson WBA/IBF World light-welterweight title bout at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Amir Khan is knocked down by Lamont Peterson during the Capital Showdown: Khan v Peterson WBA/IBF World light-welterweight title bout at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: A generial view of the bout between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson during the Capital Showdown: Khan v Peterson WBA/IBF World light-welterweight title bout at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Lamont Peterson reacts after defeating Amir Khan during the Capital Showdown: Khan v Peterson WBA/IBF World light-welterweight title bout at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Amir Khan connects with a left punch to the head of Lamont Peterson during the Capital Showdown: Khan v Peterson WBA/IBF World light-welterweight title bout at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Lamont Peterson celebrates with the belt after defeating Amir Khan during the Capital Showdown: Khan v Peterson WBA/IBF World light-welterweight title bout at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: Amir Khan reacts after losing to Lamont Peterson via split decision during the WBA Super Lightweight and IBF Junior Welterweight championship at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: Lamont Peterson poses after defeating Amir Khan via split decision for the WBA Super Lightweight and IBF Junior Welterweight title fight at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Indian Bollywood actor, director and producer Amir Khan (C) poses with fans during visit to a village on the outskirts of Amritsar on February 10, 2012.
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