Amir Khan eyes career swansong against Pacquiao or Brook
4 years, 9 months ago

Amir Khan eyes career swansong against Pacquiao or Brook

The Hindu  

Former world champion Amir Khan said on Friday that he is eager to end his boxing career with a lucrative bout against ring great Manny Pacquiao or in an all-British contest with Kell Brook. RELATED| “I have a couple of fights left in me -- one or two at least,” said Khan, speaking to promoter Eddie Hearn via Instagram on Friday. “A Manny Pacquiao fight is huge, wherever it was, then you have Kell Brook, another massive fight in the UK.” Khan won an Olympic silver medal at the age of just 17 and as a professional took two light-welterweight titles. Last week saw Khan offer his 60,000 square feet wedding venue in his home town of Bolton to Britain’s National Health Service amid concerns the surge in the number of coronavirus patients was leading to a shortage of hospital beds.

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Asian Championships an Opportunity for Indian Boxers to Show Potential to Compete at 2024 Olympics: Bernard Dunne
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Championships an Opportunity for Indian Boxers to Show Potential to Compete at 2024 Olympics: Bernard Dunne

News 18  

Newly-appointed high performance director Bernard Dunne says the upcoming Asian Championship will be an opportunity for Indian boxers to show they have the potential to compete at the Paris Olympics. It’s not about medals, it’s about an opportunity for athletes to put up their hands and say you need to looking my direction, I want to go to Paris 2024," …

'Time to hang up my gloves': British boxing star Amir Khan announces retirement
2 years, 8 months ago

'Time to hang up my gloves': British boxing star Amir Khan announces retirement

Firstpost  

Khan, who has a record of 34 victories and six defeats in 40 bouts in a professional career spanning 17 years, announced his retirement through a tweet. Boxing star Amir Khan has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 35 shortly after his loss to Kell Brook. pic.twitter.com/VTk0oxVjp2 — Amir Khan May 13, 2022 Khan got his …

A closer look at Amir Khan as one of Britain’s most entertaining boxers retires
2 years, 8 months ago

A closer look at Amir Khan as one of Britain’s most entertaining boxers retires

The Independent  

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On This Day in 2016: Amir Khan suffers a brutal defeat to champion Saul Alvarez
2 years, 8 months ago

On This Day in 2016: Amir Khan suffers a brutal defeat to champion Saul Alvarez

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Kell Brook batters Amir Khan into 6th-round stoppage
2 years, 10 months ago

Kell Brook batters Amir Khan into 6th-round stoppage

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Kell Brook channeled years of frustration into one of the most polished performances of his boxing career as he stopped bitter rival Amir Khan inside six rounds on Saturday. Brook shrugged off being vociferously jeered to the ring by a crowd largely in support of Bolton-born and raised Khan and repeatedly left his foe on rubbery legs …

Boxing rivals Khan, Brook to settle score 18 years in making
2 years, 10 months ago

Boxing rivals Khan, Brook to settle score 18 years in making

Associated Press  

The feud was born in a pre-Olympic sparring session 18 years ago, when two feisty amateurs were starting out their boxing careers. “He’s been like a fan-boy and I’ve been living in his head for such a long time that I think it’s come to the stage where he’ll say, ‘Amir, you need to start paying me some rent.’” Khan …

Amir Khan has 'done everything he needed to do' ahead of long-awaited bout with Kell Brook
2 years, 11 months ago

Amir Khan has 'done everything he needed to do' ahead of long-awaited bout with Kell Brook

Daily Mail  

WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford says Amir Khan has 'done everything he needed to' ahead of his fight with Kell Brook on Saturday night. Crawford - who holds stoppage time wins over both boxers - says he will be supporting Khan during the contest as he has been working closely with the Brit ahead of the fight. Terence Crawford says …

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook: Conor Benn insists he will be ringside for bout and sets sights on winner
3 years, 1 month ago

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook: Conor Benn insists he will be ringside for bout and sets sights on winner

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn has thrown down the gauntlet to Amir Khan and Kell Brook ahead of their long-awaited domestic showdown and insisted he will 'one million percent' be ringside to call out the winner. Conor Benn has set his sights the winner of Amir Khan and Kell Brook's domestic showdown Benn says he will 'one million percent' be ringside for their …

British boxing rivals Khan, Brook to fight in February
3 years, 1 month ago

British boxing rivals Khan, Brook to fight in February

Associated Press  

LONDON — In a grudge match that has been a long time in the making, rivals Amir Khan and Kell Brook will meet for an all-British welterweight fight in February. No world title will be at stake in the Feb. 19 fight in Manchester that will settle a long-standing rivalry after years of failed negotiations between two of Britain’s most …

Hearn reveals he was in talks for Pacquiao to face Khan before he opted to retire
3 years, 3 months ago

Hearn reveals he was in talks for Pacquiao to face Khan before he opted to retire

Daily Mail  

Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed he was in talks to make the Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan bout happen in Dubai before Filipino decided to retire this week. Promoter Eddie Hearn says he had Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan fight in 'great shape' 'That was the fight I was interested in and I want Amir Khan against Conor Benn.' Former …

Terence Crawford stuns Kell Brook inside four rounds to retain his WBO welterweight title
4 years, 2 months ago

Terence Crawford stuns Kell Brook inside four rounds to retain his WBO welterweight title

Daily Mail  

Terence Crawford has retained his WBO welterweight strap after stopping Kell Brook inside four rounds in Las Vegas. Terence Crawford brutally stopped Kell Brook to retain his WBO welterweight world title 👑 LEFT NO DOUBT 👑@terencecrawford stuns Kell Brook with a big right hand and wastes no time closing the show in Round 4. Following his emphatic win, Crawford has …

Qatar lined up to stage Pacquiao-Crawford fight in 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Qatar lined up to stage Pacquiao-Crawford fight in 2021

The Hindu  

It could be the Duel in Doha. "They were very good people, big government people, and then the minister of health said, ‘I’m not going to approve spectators at the fight.’" No fans means millions of dollars in lost revenue. Instead Crawford, the undefeated WBO welterweight champion, will fight Kell Brook, the former IBF welterweight title holder, in a lower-profile …

Kell Brook’s world title challenge against Terence Crawford to be shown live exclusively on Premier Sports
4 years, 2 months ago

Kell Brook’s world title challenge against Terence Crawford to be shown live exclusively on Premier Sports

The Telegraph  

Kell Brook’s challenge for the World Boxing Organisation welterweight title against champion Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on Nov 14 will be shown live exclusively on Premier Sports 1 in the UK. Brook, who won the International Boxing Federation world title in 2014 against Shawn Porter in California, and made three defences of the crown before losing it to American …

Conor McGregor to return, will fight Manny Pacquiao in 2021 - Boxing News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Conor McGregor to return, will fight Manny Pacquiao in 2021 - Boxing News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will face former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor in the ring next year, and part of proceeds from the fight will go to coronavirus victims in his country, his office said on Saturday. Both fighters are "getting ready for this one epic last boxing fight," said Jayke Joson, special assistant to Pacquiao, who is also …

For Covid-19 Victims! Manny Pacquiao Wants Conor McGregor Fight Next Year
4 years, 3 months ago

For Covid-19 Victims! Manny Pacquiao Wants Conor McGregor Fight Next Year

News 18  

Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in the ring next year, an aide said in a statement Saturday. “For the sake of all the Filipino Covid-19 victims, Senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year,” Pacquiao’s special assistant Jayke Joson said, adding negotiations are ongoing. Pacquiao’s promoter …

Manny Pacquiao: Floyd Mayweather Jr is just envious
4 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao: Floyd Mayweather Jr is just envious

The Hindu  

Manny Pacquiao has suggested Floyd Mayweather Jr is jealous of his prolonged career after the American labelled the veteran welterweight an "old man". Mayweather was critical of younger fighters "chasing" a bout with 41-year-old Pacquiao, who won his most recent fight against the previously-undefeated Keith Thurman to claim the WBA super welterweight title last July. RELATED| However, Pacquiao has little …

Mayweather vs Pacquiao five years on: Pac-Man's late renaissance
4 years, 8 months ago

Mayweather vs Pacquiao five years on: Pac-Man's late renaissance

The Hindu  

Good things come to those who wait, right? Yet while Mayweather only fought once more before initially retiring – 'Money' made a comeback to face Conor McGregor for a lucrative meeting that moved his career record to 50-0 – Pac-Man is still going strong, overcoming an unexpected setback to prove his doubters wrong. READ: Mayweather vs Pacquiao five years on: …

Boxer Amir Khan offers residence for COVID-19 patients
4 years, 9 months ago

Boxer Amir Khan offers residence for COVID-19 patients

The Hindu  

Two-time world professional boxing champion Amir Khan has offered to help health authorities fight against coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/MSpaEwPFuw — Amir Khan March 25, 2020 United Kingdom has seen over 9,500 cases testing positive for COVID-19 with the death toll crossing 450. Meanwhile, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has placed himself in self-isolation following a meeting with coronavirus victim Prince Charles. …

Amir Khan will fight in Saudi Arabia in November but admits Manny Pacquiao never agreed to face him
5 years, 5 months ago

Amir Khan will fight in Saudi Arabia in November but admits Manny Pacquiao never agreed to face him

The Hindu  

Amir Khan claims he was misled before proclaiming a November fight against Manny Pacquiao was agreed. Pacquiao's camp last week dismissed suggestions the Filipino great had agreed to fight Khan in Saudi Arabia. The fight Khan has long looked for seemed to be on when he said 40-year-old Pacquiao had agreed to a November 8 date, but the British fighter …

Manny Pacquiao camp denies Amir Khan claims over Saudi Arabia bout
5 years, 5 months ago

Manny Pacquiao camp denies Amir Khan claims over Saudi Arabia bout

Firstpost  

Amir Khan told British media the clash with Manny Pacquiao would happen even if the 40-year-old were to lose to American Keith Thurman in Las Vegas on Saturday Manny Pacquiao has not signed a contract to take on Amir Khan in Saudi Arabia later this year despite claims that a deal has been agreed for the bout, the Filipino’s publicist …

Amir Khan reportedly agrees deal to fight Manny Pacquiao days after winning WBC international welterweight title
5 years, 5 months ago

Amir Khan reportedly agrees deal to fight Manny Pacquiao days after winning WBC international welterweight title

Firstpost  

Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao has 61 wins, seven defeats and two draws in a 24-year professional career, while Amir Khan has 34 wins and five defeats in his career London: British boxer Amir Khan claims he has agreed a deal to fight Manny Pacquiao in Saudi Arabia in November. Now the 32-year-old plans to return to Saudi Arabia on 8 …

Amir credits India’s system for rise in boxing, singles out Bidhuri for Olympic glory
5 years, 5 months ago

Amir credits India’s system for rise in boxing, singles out Bidhuri for Olympic glory

The Hindu  

Former Olympic medallist and professional boxing star Amir Khan feels India has a robust system in place to keep producing good boxers for the world stage and singled out 2017 World Championship bronze-winner Gaurav Bidhuri for Olympic glory at the 2020 Tokyo Games. “In India, all fighters get an opportunity to fight in international tournaments, they are funded and they …

Amir Khan could retire from boxing after Neeraj Goyat fight
5 years, 6 months ago

Amir Khan could retire from boxing after Neeraj Goyat fight

The Hindu  

Amir Khan is ready to walk away from boxing if he does not perform well against Neeraj Goyat in July. The former unified light-welterweight world champion returns to action in Jeddah against the unheralded Goyat, a first outing since losing in six rounds against WBO welterweight king Terence Crawford in New York in April. READ | Neeraj Goyat warns Amir …

Amir Khan: Former world champion vows to fight again - ‘I don’t want to end my career like that’
5 years, 8 months ago

Amir Khan: Former world champion vows to fight again - ‘I don’t want to end my career like that’

The Independent  

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Terence Crawford retains WBO welterweight title after accidental low blow renders Amir Khan unable to continue
5 years, 8 months ago

Terence Crawford retains WBO welterweight title after accidental low blow renders Amir Khan unable to continue

Firstpost  

Terence Crawford retained his WBO welterweight title on Saturday, stopping Amir Khan in the sixth round when the Englishman was unable to continue because of an accidental low blow. American Terence Crawford retained his WBO welterweight title on Saturday, stopping Amir Khan in the sixth round when the Englishman was unable to continue because of an accidental low blow. Crawford …

Terence Crawford looks beyond past knockouts in belief that Amir Khan could be his best opponent yet
5 years, 11 months ago

Terence Crawford looks beyond past knockouts in belief that Amir Khan could be his best opponent yet

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Pacquiao trains for Broner as he hits out at Mayweather vs Tenshin
6 years ago

Pacquiao trains for Broner as he hits out at Mayweather vs Tenshin

Daily Mail  

Manny Pacquiao may be training for an upcoming fight with one brash American - but the Filipino legend still couldn't resist a dig at another. Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao trains ahead of his fight with brash American Adrien Broner The 40-year-old shows off his physique at the Wild Card gym in Hollywood on Wednesday Pacquiao and Broner collide at the …

Manny Pacquiao still king of the ring at 39
6 years, 6 months ago

Manny Pacquiao still king of the ring at 39

The Hindu  

Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, who won back the welterweight world title in stunning fashion on Sunday, is idolised by tens of millions in the poverty-afflicted Philippines after rising from the streets to the pinnacle of boxing. Known to his countrymen in the Asian archipelago as “The National Fist,” Pacquiao knocked out Argentine Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur to be crowned World …

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