Childhood and Education Journey of Amir Khan (boxer) in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Amir Khan (boxer), highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Amir Iqbal Khan is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2022. Khan began boxing competitively at 11 and gained prominence at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the lightweight division at 17, becoming Britain's youngest boxing Olympic medalist. Turning professional in 2005, he was named ESPN prospect of the year in 2007. Khan became one of the youngest British professional world champions, winning the WBA title at 22.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1976: Youngest Olympic Boxer Since Colin Jones

In 2004, Amir Khan was Britain's youngest Olympic boxer since Colin Jones in 1976.

December 1986: Amir Khan Born

In December 1986, Amir Iqbal Khan was born. He is a British former professional boxer.

March 2006: Careless driving incident in Bolton

On 2 March 2006, Amir Khan's car hit and broke the leg of a pedestrian in Bolton while speeding and overtaking in the wrong lane, leading to a later conviction.

December 2006: Alleged speeding on the M62 motorway

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

September 2007: Screening of Amir Khan's Angry Young Men

In September 2007, Amir Khan's TV programme for Channel 4, "Amir Khan's Angry Young Men", which consisted of three 50-minute episodes, was screened. The programme focused on helping troubled young men through boxing, faith, and family values.

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October 2007: Summoned to court for speeding

In October 2007, Amir Khan was summoned to appear in court in Rochdale, accused of speeding on the M62 motorway, but he failed to appear.

October 2007: Conviction for careless driving

On 23 October 2007, Amir Khan was convicted of careless driving at Bolton Crown Court and given a six-month driving ban and a £1000 fine, related to an incident in 2006.

November 2007: Court case adjourned, arrest warrant warning

In November 2007, Amir Khan's speeding case was adjourned after he failed to appear in court, with a warning of an arrest warrant if he did not appear by the next hearing.

January 2008: Fined and banned for speeding offence

On 7 January 2008, Amir Khan was fined £1000 and banned for 42 days for a speeding offence.

May 2013: Khan marries Faryal Makhdoom

On May 31, 2013, Amir Khan married Faryal Makhdoom at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. A second celebration took place in Manchester with 4,000 guests.

September 2013: Khan announces plans to invest in Bolton

In September 2013, Amir Khan announced his plans to invest £5 million into a wedding and banqueting hall in Washington Street, Deane, with the intention of 'making Bolton better'.

2013: Khan's Marriage to Faryal Makhdoom

In 2013, Khan married his wife Faryal Makhdoom.

2014: Birth of first daughter, Lamaisah

In 2014, Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcomed their first daughter, Lamaisah.

November 2016: Announcement of businesses opening alongside banqueting hall

On November 23, 2016, Amir Khan announced the other businesses that would open alongside the banqueting hall, including FMK make-up shop run by his wife Faryal, Argeela Lounge shisha bar and restaurant, British-Asian curry firm My Lahore, another buffet restaurant, and a coffee shop.

August 2017: Khan and Faryal announce split

On August 4, 2017, Amir Khan announced that he and Faryal Makhdoom had agreed to split.

November 2017: Arrival in Brisbane for I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

In November 2017, Amir Khan arrived in Brisbane, Australia to appear as a contestant on the seventeenth series of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!". He was the highest-paid contestant in the history of the show.

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November 2017: Khan and Faryal reconcile

In November 2017, photos emerged of Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom together, with Khan later confirming that they had reconciled.

December 2017: Elimination from I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

On December 8, 2017, Amir Khan was eliminated from "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!", finishing in 5th place overall. He donated part of his earnings to Barnado's.

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2018: Birth of second daughter, Alayna

In 2018, Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcomed their second daughter, Alayna.

November 2019: Khan endorses Conservative candidate

In November 2019, Amir Khan endorsed the Conservative candidate Gurjit Kaur Bains in Walsall South.

2020: Birth of son, Zaviyar

In 2020, Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcomed their son, Zaviyar.

April 2022: Khan and wife victims of armed robbery

In April 2022, Amir Khan and his wife were victims of an armed robbery in East London, where robbers took Khan's watch valued at £72,000. Following the robbery, Khan and his family permanently moved to Dubai due to safety concerns.

2023: Appearance in I'm a Celebrity... South Africa

In 2023, Amir Khan appeared in a spin-off of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" called "I'm a Celebrity... South Africa".

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May 2024: Honorary rank of Captain by the Pakistan Army

In May 2024, Amir Khan was given an honorary rank of Captain by the Pakistan Army. He thanked the army for the honour in a video shared on his Instagram account.

January 2025: Sentencing of robbers in Khan armed robbery case

In January 2025, Dante Campbell and Ahmed Bana, found guilty of the armed robbery against Amir Khan and his wife in April 2022, were sentenced. Bana received a prison term of nine years and eight months, while Campbell received seven years and nine months.