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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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  1. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    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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  2. 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... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    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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  3. 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... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    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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  4. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    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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  5. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 16: Amir Khan attends the British Comedy Awards at Fountain Studios on December 16, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  6. British boxer Amir Khan attends the British Comedy Awards in London on December 16, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    British boxer Amir Khan attends the British Comedy Awards in London on December 16, 2011.

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  7. 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... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  8. 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... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  9. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  10. 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. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  11. 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... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  12. 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... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  13. 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. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  14. 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. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  15. 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. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  16. 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. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  17. 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. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    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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  18. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  19. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  20. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  21. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  22. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  23. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  24. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  25. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  1. I came to his home ... I gave him an opportunity. I think I should get an opportunity back.
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: Sky News 2 months ago
  2. Those are all good opponents for Pacquiao ... I would say Cotto would be the last one in my mind because he already beat him and it wasn’t even close. Peterson makes a lot of sense because he just beat Amir Khan and had a great win, but it looks like they might have to do the rematch with Amir Khan. I’d...
    SOURCE: Examiner.com 1 month ago
  3. I'm not afraid to fight away from home ... I want people to know who I am, and I need to do that with live performances. This is the best way to do it, fight away from where you're comfortable.
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: MyDesert.com | The Desert Sun 2 months ago
  4. Why doesn't Amir Khan at least try to show some class outside the ring and admit defeat graciously. He clearly lost that fight! #soreloser.
    SOURCE: Sky News 1 month ago
  5. If that fight is still there, it's worth staying there
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: MyDesert.com | The Desert Sun 2 months ago
  6. Because Devon doesn’t do a whole lot of running around the ring like Amir Khan. He’s not going to be doing all that moving and running around like Amir Khan. He’s going to be right there in front of Maidana and I think his punches would land first.
    SOURCE: Examiner.com 2 months ago
  7. It's better to fight it somewhere neutral ... At the end of the day, he can't sell tickets in his own backyard.
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: MyDesert.com | The Desert Sun 2 months ago
  8. Because Devon doesn’t do a whole lot of running around the ring like Amir Khan. He’s not going to be doing all that moving and running around like Amir Khan. He’s going to be right there in front of Maidana and I think his punches would land first.
    SOURCE: Examiner.com 2 months ago
  9. I saw him after his weigh-in and he walked past me
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: Examiner.com 2 months ago
  10. Amir Khan has a following. He’s a good fighter but he’s very overrated. He still fights like an amateur but he has fast hands, he has decent power, but there’s nothing special about him.
    SOURCE: Examiner.com 2 months ago
  11. If that fight did come off, I'm happy to give them a test
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: The Nation 2 months ago
  12. Rebecca Adlington (six) missed out by one vote. Keri-Anne Payne (five) missed out by two. Amir Khan (7) received the lowest number of votes of the top 10, one vote ahead of Adlington and Jenson Button. Others who came close: Rebecca Adlington (6), Jenson Button (6), Alistair Brownlee (5), Keri-Anne Payn...
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 2 months ago
  13. My power and speed, I don't think he can cope with that
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: The Nation 2 months ago
  14. Willie is such a talented fighter and it has only been people who have been at the very top of their game – Amir Khan, Erik Morales and Alex Arthur – who have beaten him
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 2 months ago
  15. We need a little more time to think about it, to look into it ... I never shy away from any fight. If they put Floyd Mayweather in front of me, I'll be more than ready, but first I've got Lamont Peterson to take care of.
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: China Post 2 months ago
  16. We need a little more time to think about it, to look into it ... I never shy away from any fight. If they put Floyd Mayweather in front of me, I'll be more than ready, but first I've got Lamont Peterson to take care of.
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: China Post 2 months ago
  17. We won't fight each other. We have too much respect for each other ... Me and Manny, we're cool. I was in his room the day before he fought Marquez.
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: China Post 2 months ago
  18. I just wanted to make him realize I'm not scared. I want to make the fight
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: China Post 2 months ago
  19. I just wanted to make him realise I'm not scared. I want to make the fight
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: Channel News Asia 2 months ago
  20. We've trained to go the distance
    – Amir Khan SOURCE: France 24 2 months ago