Dec 08
Born in Bolton, UK with roots in Pakistan,
Amir Khan began boxing at 11 years of age and has continued his success as a professional boxer after winning an Olympic silver medal for Great Britain at the age of 17, which makes him the youngest British fighter ever to win the feat. He won a 140-pound world championship by the age of 22, and is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of boxing. His professional debut took place in his hometown Bolton in July 2005, where he gained a first-round technical knockout of David Bailey.
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