Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Amir Khan (boxer)

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Amir Khan (boxer).

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.

May 2012: Khan to Fight Danny García

In May 2012, it was announced that Amir Khan would fight against undefeated WBC champion Danny García. Leading up to the fight, Danny García's father and trainer, Angel García, made disparaging comments about Khan's race and religion.

2017: Private video of Khan leaked online

In 2017, a private video was leaked online reportedly showing Amir Khan performing a sex act. Khan stated it was recorded "well before" he wed Faryal Makhdoom in 2013.

January 2018: Khan Signs Three-Fight Deal with Matchroom Sport

In January 2018, Amir Khan signed a three-fight deal with Eddie Hearn at Matchroom Sport. A brawl broke out at the press conference with Phil Lo Greco after Lo Greco made comments about Khan's personal life.

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.