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Boxing Biography

Amir Khan

“Bolton Bomber”

British · Bolton, England · Born 8 December 1986

Light Welterweight
45-5
record
2
world titles
1
olympic gold
24
k o wins

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British light-welterweight Olympic gold medallist and world champion whose hand speed, fluid movement and big-fight performances made him a genuine star both inside and outside the ring.

Amir Khan is a British boxing icon, an Olympic silver medallist at Athens 2004 who went on to become a two-weight world champion and one of Britain's most celebrated sports stars. Known for his exceptional hand speed — among the fastest in boxing — and aggressive fighting style, Khan has faced some of the sport's greatest fighters including Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Álvarez, and Manny Pacquiao. His philanthropic work and global profile have made him one of British sport's most prominent figures.

Famous For

Olympic silver medal and world light-welterweight champion

Playing Style

How They Played

Fast, aggressive southpaw with exceptional hand speed

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of Britain's most successful professional boxers, inspiring many young British-Pakistani fighters

Career Journey

Timeline

2004 🏆 Olympic silver medal at Athens Olympics
2005 📌 Professional boxing debut
2009 🏆 Won WBA light-welterweight title vs Andreas Kotelnik
2011 📌 Lost unified titles to Lamont Peterson
2012 🏆 Regained WBA light-welterweight title vs Peterson
2014 📌 Lost to Devon Alexander
2016 📌 Lost to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez
2022 📌 Announced retirement from professional boxing
Career Timeline — Amir Khan
2004
Olympic silver medal at Athens Olympics
2005
Professional boxing debut
2009
Won WBA light-welterweight title vs Andreas Kotelnik
2011
Lost unified titles to Lamont Peterson
2012
Regained WBA light-welterweight title vs Peterson
2014
Lost to Devon Alexander
2016
Lost to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez
2022
Announced retirement from professional boxing