About
Amir Khan is a British professional boxer of Pakistani heritage from Bolton, Greater Manchester. He won the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics aged just 17 — one of the youngest British Olympic boxing medalists in history.
He went on to become WBA and IBF light-welterweight world champion, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting boxers of his generation. Known for his extraordinary hand speed and aggressive attacking style, he has fought the biggest names in world boxing.
His People's Choice Award at the 2nd Asian Awards in 2011 reflected his immense popularity among British Asian and South Asian communities worldwide, who embraced him as one of their most celebrated sporting champions.