History of Amir Khan (boxer) in Timeline
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.
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.
2003: Gold at Junior Olympics
In 2003, Amir Khan won gold at the Junior Olympics as part of his early boxing achievements.
2004: Summer Olympics Silver Medal
During the 2004 Summer Olympics, Amir Khan won a silver medal in the lightweight division, becoming Britain's youngest boxing Olympic medalist at the age of 17.
2004: Khan supports victims of Indian Ocean tsunami
Following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Amir Khan was among those who raised money for its victims, demonstrating his early involvement in charitable and community causes.
2004: Qualified for 2004 Summer Olympics
In 2004, Amir Khan qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics by finishing first at the AIBA European Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He also won a silver medal in the lightweight boxing category at the Athens Games.
2004: European Student Championships Gold
In early 2004, Amir Khan won a gold medal at the European Student Championships in Lithuania.
July 2005: Professional Debut
In July 2005, Amir Khan made his professional debut against David Bailey, drawing 4.4 million viewers on ITV.
2005: Avenged Olympic Losses
In 2005, Amir Khan avenged his two previous losses to Mario Kindelán by beating him in Kindelan's last amateur fight.
2005: Khan's professional debut
In 2005, Amir Khan made his professional debut, marking the beginning of a career that would span 34 wins and six losses.
2005: Nomination for Laureus World Sports Awards
In 2005, Amir Khan was nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards for Breakthrough of the Year.
2005: Olympic Rematch Audience
In 2005, Amir Khan's rematch with Kindelan drew an audience of 6.3 million viewers on ITV.
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.
2006: Popular Fights on ITV
By 2006, Amir Khan's fights were averaging between 6 million and 7 million viewers on ITV.
July 2007: Commonwealth Lightweight Champion
On 14 July 2007, Amir Khan won his first regional title, beating Willie Limond at The O2 Arena to become Commonwealth lightweight champion. He recovered from a knockdown to win the fight.
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.
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.
2007: ESPN Prospect of the Year
In 2007, Amir Khan was named ESPN prospect of the year.
2007: Commonwealth Lightweight Title Win
In 2007, Amir Khan won the Commonwealth lightweight title.
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.
February 2008: Defended Commonwealth Title Against St. Clair
On 2 February 2008, Amir Khan defended his Commonwealth title against Gairy St. Clair at the ExCel Arena, London, winning via unanimous decision.
April 2008: Beat Martin Kristjansen
On 5 April 2008, Amir Khan defeated Martin Kristjansen via TKO, becoming the number one contender for the WBO lightweight title.
June 2008: Victory Over Michael Gomez
On 21 June 2008, Amir Khan defeated Michael Gomez via TKO at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. Despite the win, Khan's promoter wanted him to gain more experience.
September 2008: Defeat by Breidis Prescott
On 6 September 2008, Amir Khan faced Breidis Prescott, losing via TKO in the first round in his Sky Box Office debut.
December 2008: Comeback Win Against Oisin Fagan
On 6 December 2008, Amir Khan scored a comeback win against Oisin Fagan with a second-round stoppage, winning the vacant WBA International lightweight title. Freddie Roach became his new coach.
2008: Khan returns to Arena Birmingham
In 2008, Amir Khan had not fought in Arena Birmingham since this year, but would return against Samuel Vargas.
March 2009: Defeated Barrera by Technical Decision
On 14 March 2009, Amir Khan defeated Marco Antonio Barrera by technical decision (TD) at the MEN Arena in Manchester, defending his WBA International lightweight title and winning the vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title.
April 2009: Move to Light-Welterweight Division
On 8 April 2009, it was announced that Amir Khan would move up to the light-welterweight division to fight Andreas Kotelnik for the WBA light-welterweight title.
October 2009: Khan vs. Salita Fight Announcement
On 6 October 2009, Frank Warren confirmed that Amir Khan would defend his WBA light-welterweight title against Dmitry Salita on 5 December. The fight was hyped as a religious clash.
2009: Khan to Fight Barrera
In early 2009, it was announced that Amir Khan would fight Marco Antonio Barrera. The WBO didn't elevate the fight to a world lightweight title eliminator.
January 2010: Split with Frank Warren
On 17 January 2010, Amir Khan announced he had split with promoter Frank Warren and signed a deal with Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions.
March 2010: Confirmed Bout with Paulie Malignaggi
On 9 March 2010, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that Amir Khan would fight Paulie Malignaggi on 15 May at Madison Square Garden in New York.
May 2010: US Debut Against Paulie Malignaggi
In May 2010, Amir Khan made his US debut against Paulie Malignaggi, retaining his WBA light-welterweight title.
August 2010: Maidana to Fight Corley
In August 2010, after failing to secure a fight with Timothy Bradley, Maidana's camp announced he would fight DeMarcus Corley on 28 August 2010. Maidana also expressed his intention to fight Khan.
2010: Fight of the Year award
In 2010, Amir Khan's defeat of Marcos Maidana was awarded Fight of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America.
February 2011: Khan Announces Fight Against Paul McCloskey
In February 2011, Amir Khan announced he signed a deal to defend his WBA title against Paul McCloskey, who was ranked world number 10 and unbeaten in 22 fights.
October 2011: Khan to Defend Titles Against Lamont Peterson
In October 2011, it was announced that Amir Khan would defend his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles against mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson on December 10 in Washington, D.C.
2011: IBF Light-Welterweight Title Win
In 2011, Amir Khan won the IBF light-welterweight title by defeating Zab Judah via KO in the fifth round.
2011: Highest earnings for a British boxer since Klitschko vs Haye
In 2011, Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye fight occurred.
May 2012: Talks Ongoing for Khan vs. Garcia Title Unification Fight
In May 2012, talks were ongoing for a potential title unification fight between Khan and Danny García, with July 7 being considered as a possible date. Khan announced he would fight Garcia on July 14, with HBO set to broadcast the fight.
July 2012: Lost WBA Light Welterweight Title
In July 2012, Amir Khan lost the WBA (Super) light welterweight title against Danny Garcia.
December 2012: Khan Defeats Carlos Molina by TKO
In December 2012, Amir Khan defeated Carlos Molina by TKO in the tenth round, winning the WBC Silver light-welterweight title. The fight took place in the LA Sports Arena in California.
January 2013: Nomination for Best at Sport award at the British Muslim Awards
In January 2013, Amir Khan was nominated for the Best at Sport award at the British Muslim Awards.
January 2013: Schaefer Attempts to Arrange Khan-Garcia Rematch
In January 2013, Richard Schaefer was engaged in efforts to arrange a rematch between Khan and Danny García, who was scheduled to defend his titles against Zab Judah on February 9. Khan anticipated a ring return on April 20, in the UK.
April 2013: Khan Defeats Julio Díaz by Unanimous Decision
In April 2013, Amir Khan defeated Julio Díaz by unanimous decision in a 143 lbs catch-weight bout at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield. Khan survived a fourth-round knockdown.
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'.
December 2013: Khan hosts fundraising dinner for Typhoon Haiyan relief
In December 2013, Amir Khan hosted a fundraising dinner to support Islamic Relief's Philippines Appeal in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, raising £83,400.
December 2013: Possible Bout Against Garcia
In December 2013, discussions were ongoing to finalize an opponent. Schaefer stated that he had communicated with Garcia's adviser, Al Haymon, who was also interested in the rematch. The plan was for Khan to fight in April, followed by a subsequent bout against Garcia in November or December 2013.
2013: Khan's Marriage to Faryal Makhdoom
In 2013, Khan married his wife Faryal Makhdoom.
May 2014: Khan Defeats Luis Collazo
In May 2014, Amir Khan defeated Luis Collazo by unanimous decision, capturing the vacant WBA International welterweight title, the WBA title eliminator, and the vacant WBC Silver title. The fight took place on the undercard of Mayweather vs. Maidana at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
2014: Birth of first daughter, Lamaisah
In 2014, Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcomed their first daughter, Lamaisah.
2014: Won WBA International and WBC Silver Welterweight Titles
In 2014, Amir Khan beat Luis Collazo for the WBA International and vacant WBC Silver welterweight titles.
2014: Khan's earnings as sixth highest-paid boxer
In 2014, Amir Khan earned $15 million, making him the sixth highest-earning boxer that year.
2014: Khan Targets Devon Alexander or Robert Guerrero
In 2014, Amir Khan looked to fight one more time, targeting Devon Alexander or Robert Guerrero. It was announced that Khan would fight former two-weight world champion Alexander on December 13.
2014: Pride of Performance from the President of Pakistan
In 2014, Amir Khan was given Pride of Performance from the President of Pakistan.
May 2015: Khan Defeats Chris Algieri by Unanimous Decision
In May 2015, Amir Khan defeated Chris Algieri by unanimous decision at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Following the victory, Khan called out Floyd Mayweather.
September 2015: Garcia Expresses Interest in Khan Rematch
In September 2015, Danny García expressed interest in a rematch with Amir Khan, who had achieved a five-fight winning streak. García was confident regarding a potential rematch.
2015: Honorary degree from the University of Bolton
In 2015, Amir Khan received an honorary degree from the University of Bolton for his contributions to sport and charity.
January 2016: Garcia No Longer Interested in Khan Rematch
In January 2016, Danny García stated he was no longer interested in a rematch with Khan. Khan criticized Kell Brook for demanding a 50-50 split.
May 2016: Khan to Fight Canelo Álvarez
In May 2016, it was announced that Amir Khan would move up two weight divisions to middleweight to fight Canelo Álvarez for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal middleweight titles on May 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
October 2016: Khan Unlikely to Return to Ring Until Summer 2017
In October 2016, Amir Khan announced that he was unlikely to return to the ring until Summer 2017. He hoped to fight in Britain against either Danny Garcia or Kell Brook, and following surgery on his right hand, he anticipated being sidelined for a year.
November 2016: Samuel Vargas fight announcement
In November 2016, Amir Khan had been on a five-fight unbeaten run.
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.
2016: Challenged for Middleweight Titles
Between 2016 and 2019, Amir Khan challenged for the WBC, The Ring middleweight titles and the WBO welterweight title.
2016: Khan named co-owner of India's Super Fight League (SFL)
In 2016, Amir Khan was named co-owner of India's Super Fight League (SFL). He announced plans to introduce India's first team-based MMA league, with events to be held in India, the United States, Canada, and Dubai.
2016: Earnings from Canelo fight
In 2016, Amir Khan's earnings from the Canelo fight were estimated at £9 million ($13.1 million), the highest for a British boxer since the Klitschko vs. Haye fight in 2011.
February 2017: Negotiations for a super fight with Manny Pacquiao
In February 2017, Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao both tweeted that a deal had been reached for a 'super fight' potentially worth £30 million, scheduled for April 23 in the United Arab Emirates. Khan was chosen as Pacquiao's next opponent following a fan poll.
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.
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.
2017: Khan co-founds Super Boxing League (SBL)
In 2017, Amir Khan and Bill Dosanjh founded Super Boxing League (SBL) after Super Fight League's first season. The league is organized with the support of WBC and Professional Boxing Organisation India, aiming to popularize professional boxing in India.
2017: Potential Ring Return
In 2017, Amir Khan announced that he was unlikely to return to the ring until Summer 2017. He hoped to fight in Britain against either Danny Garcia or Kell Brook, and following surgery on his right hand, he anticipated being sidelined for a year.
2017: Appeared on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
In 2017, Amir Khan appeared on the seventeenth series of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!", where he was the 7th celebrity to be voted out.
2017: Private video leaked online
In 2017, a private video was leaked online reportedly showing Amir Khan performing a sex act. Khan stated that the video was recorded "well before" he married Faryal Makhdoom in 2013.
January 2018: Khan signs with Matchroom Sport
On January 10, 2018, Amir Khan signed a three-fight deal with Eddie Hearn at Matchroom Sport during a live press conference in London. The deal meant Khan would fight exclusively on Sky Sports, with his return bout in the UK taking place on April 21 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
September 2018: Khan defeats Vargas by unanimous decision
On September 8, 2018, Amir Khan defeated Samuel Vargas by unanimous decision. Khan knocked Vargas down twice during the fight, while Vargas also managed to knock Khan down once. The fight set a viewership record for live boxing on UK subscription television.
December 2018: Top Rank offers Khan a fight against Terence Crawford
In December 2018, Top Rank offered Amir Khan a guaranteed $5 million purse, plus a percentage of PPV revenue, to fight Terence Crawford on March 23, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
2018: Birth of second daughter, Alayna
In 2018, Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcomed their second daughter, Alayna.
2018: Building the Amir Khan Academy in Pakistan
In 2018, Amir Khan announced plans to build the Amir Khan Academy in Islamabad to train Pakistani amateur boxers, with the goal of preparing them for the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.
January 2019: Khan vs Crawford fight is made official
In January 2019, the fight between Amir Khan and Terence Crawford was officially announced. It was set to take place at Madison Square Garden on April 20 and would be broadcast live on ESPN PPV. The UK broadcasting rights were later acquired by BT Sport Box Office.
March 2019: Proposed fight against Terence Crawford
In March 2019, Amir Khan had been offered a fight by Top Rank to fight Terence Crawford on March 23, 2019.
July 2019: Won WBC International Welterweight Title
In July 2019, Amir Khan won the vacant WBC International welterweight title when he beat Billy Dib via TKO in the fourth round.
July 2019: Khan defeats Billy Dib to win WBC International welterweight title
On July 12, 2019, Amir Khan defeated Billy Dib by technical knockout in the fourth round in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to win the vacant WBC International welterweight title.
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.
March 2021: Appearance in Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton
In March 2021, Amir Khan appeared in an eight-part reality show on BBC Three called Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton, alongside his wife Faryal.
March 2021: Khan signs Tal Singh to Khan Promotions
In March 2021, Amir Khan officially announced his first-ever signing, Tal Singh, to his boxing promotion company, Khan Promotions.
February 2022: Khan defeated by Kell Brook
On February 19, 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 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.
April 2022: Doping test following Kell Brook fight
In April 2022, following his fight against Kell Brook, a doping test revealed the presence of ostarine in Amir Khan's system, leading to a subsequent ban.
May 2022: Khan announces retirement from boxing
On May 13, 2022, Amir Khan announced his retirement from boxing after 17 years as a professional. He is remembered for his legacy as a former unified light-welterweight world champion and an Olympic silver medalist.
2022: Retired from Boxing
In 2022, Amir Khan retired from professional boxing.
April 2023: Khan receives two-year ban for doping violation
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. The tribunal accepted Khan's argument that the violation was not intentional.
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".
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.
June 2025: Khan relaunches AK Promotions with event in Ghana
In June 2025, Amir Khan relaunched AK Promotions, partnering with Legacy Promotions and DAZN, with the first event taking place in Accra, Ghana on June 13, 2025.
October 2025: Khan promotes boxing event in Nigeria
In October 2025, Amir Khan promoted his second boxing event in Nigeria, featuring a main event between cruiserweights Brandon Glanton and Marcus Browne in Lagos.
December 2025: Khan promotes boxing event in Accra with Queensberry Promotions
In December 2025, Amir Khan promoted a boxing event in Accra in association with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions on December 21, 2025. This event included mainstream boxers Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka.
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