Amir Khan (boxer)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Amir Khan (boxer).

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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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: 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.

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: Nomination for Laureus World Sports Awards

In 2005, Amir Khan was nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards for Breakthrough of the Year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2011: Nomination for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

In 2011, Amir Khan was a nominee for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award after defeating Zab Judah.

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.

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.

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 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: 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.