Challenges in the Life of Amir Khan (boxer) in a Detailed Timeline

Life is full of challenges, and Amir Khan (boxer) faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Amir Khan is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2022. He gained prominence at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the lightweight division, becoming Britain's youngest boxing Olympic medalist at 17. Turning professional in 2005, he was named ESPN prospect of the year in 2007. Khan became one of the youngest British professional world champions, securing the WBA title at 22.

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March 2006: Khan's car hits pedestrian in Bolton

On March 2, 2006, Amir Khan's car hit and broke the leg of a pedestrian who was using a pelican crossing in Bolton, leading to a conviction for careless driving in October 2007.

December 2006: Khan allegedly speeding on M62

On December 31, 2006, Amir Khan was accused of traveling in excess of 140 mph on the M62 motorway, which led to a court summons in October 2007.

October 2007: Khan convicted of careless driving

In October 2007, Amir Khan was convicted of careless driving at Bolton Crown Court and given a six-month driving ban and a £1000 fine.

October 2007: Khan summoned to court for speeding on M62

In October 2007, Amir Khan was summoned to appear in court in Rochdale for allegedly traveling in excess of 140 mph on the M62 motorway on December 31, 2006.

November 2007: Khan fails to appear in court, case adjourned

In November 2007, Amir Khan failed to appear in court regarding the speeding case, and the case was adjourned.

January 2008: Khan fined and banned for speeding

In January 2008, Amir Khan was fined £1000 and banned for 42 days for the speeding offence that occurred on December 31, 2006.

September 2008: Loss to Breidis Prescott in September 2008

On September 6, 2008, Amir Khan faced Breidis Prescott and lost via TKO in the first round. The fight was Khan's Sky Box Office debut.

July 2012: Lost WBA (Super) Light Welterweight Title

In July 2012, Khan lost the WBA (Super) light welterweight title against Danny Garcia.

2016: Challenged for WBC and Ring Middleweight Titles

In 2016, Khan challenged for the WBC and The Ring middleweight titles.

February 2022: Khan defeated by Kell Brook

In February 2022, Amir Khan was defeated by Kell Brook with a sixth-round technical knockout in a 149-pound catchweight bout at Manchester’s AO Arena.

April 2022: Khan and his wife victims of armed robbery

In April 2022, Amir Khan and his wife were the victims of an armed robbery in East London, where robbers reportedly took Khan's watch valued at £72,000.

April 2022: Khan's doping test reveals ostarine presence

In April 2022, a doping test revealed the presence of ostarine in Amir Khan's system following his fight against Kell Brook, leading to a subsequent ban.

April 2023: Khan receives two-year ban for doping

In April 2023, Amir Khan received a two-year ban, backdated to April 2022, after a doping test revealed the presence of ostarine following his fight against Kell Brook.