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“He is a visionary,” Boxer Amir Khan heaps high praise on COAS Asim Munir

Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has heaped high praise on the current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan General Asim Munir, calling him a visionary, who can steer the country to progress.

During an interview with a Pakistani news channel in London, Amir Khan recalled his meeting with the COAS. He shared that the General has a vision to take the country forward in all aspects, including sports and education.

“Meeting Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir was amazing. He’s very good and honest. He’s an amazing guy,” said Amir Khan.

“He is a visionary who wants Pakistan to progress, he wants to take Pakistan forward in all areas including in sports and education. I am very proud of him.”

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The British-Pakistani boxer then went on to go to the extent of calling General Asim Munir the best army chief to ever serve Pakistan.

“In my honest opinion, General Asim Munir is the best army chief Pakistan ever had. He’s very honest, very real and I am proud of Pakistan for picking someone like him,” he added.

Amir Khan also expressed pride over being conferred the honorary rank of captain by the Pakistan Army earlier this year.

“I was made the honorary captain of the army and that was amazing. I have been told that I am the only athlete in Pakistan and around the world who wore the uniform of the Pakistan Army. It’s a big honour for me,” he remarked.

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Amir Khan handed two-year ban after positive doping test

LOUGHBOROUGH: Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has been banned for two years from all sports after returning a positive dope test result, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) said on Tuesday.

According to the details, Amir underwent a dope test following his defeat against Kell Brooks in February, last year, which returned a positive result for the anabolic agent ostarine.

Ostarine – present on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list – is a drug designed to have similar effects to testosterone and is prohibited in all sports at all times.

Amir, who received a two-year ban over the doping violation, had already retired from professional boxing in May last year, accepted a violation of anti-doping rules but said he had not intentionally ingested the substance. His argument was accepted by an independent panel following a hearing in January.

His ban began on April 6, 2022 and will expire on April 5 next year.

“The amount that was in my system could have come from shaking peoples’ hands. I don’t know what the drug was in my system. I will give my views, but, like I say, I have never cheated in my life. I would never cheat.

“I am a retired fighter, and I have got this two-year ban now, which is quite strange. I have already retired anyway. No comeback plans at all.”

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Three men charged over gunpoint robbery of Amir Khan: English Media

LONDON: Three men have been charged after former world boxing champion Amir Khan was allegedly robbed at gunpoint here in April, English Media reported.

The three individuals in their 20s – Ahmed Bana, 25, Nurul Amin, 24, and Dante Campbell, 20, who robbed the former boxer have been taken into custody and will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court later, the Met Police said.

According to the English media, all three individuals are accused of conspiracy to commit robbery while Bana and Campbell have been charged with possession of an imitation firearm.

Campbell, on the other hand, is charged with both possession of unlicensed firearm ammunition and possession of an imitation firearm with the aim to instil fear of violence.

It is pertinent to mention here that Amir was robbed along with his wife Faryal Makhdoom on April 18 as a gun was pointed in his face on High Road in Leyton, east London, and his ÂŁ72,000 watch was taken.

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Amir Khan bids adieu to professional Boxing at 35

LONDON: Two times World Pro Boxing Champion Amir Khan has decided to bid farewell to professional Boxing on Friday.

Amir, who won an Olympic silver medal before turning professional, has now brought down the curtains on his prolonged 27 years long career.

The former unified welterweight world champion Amir took to his Twitter and announced his retirement.

“It’s time to hang up my gloves. I feel blessed to have had such an amazing career that has spanned over 27 years,” he wrote.

“I want to say a heartfelt thanks and to the incredible teams I have worked with and to my family, friends and fans for the love and support they have shown me,” he added.

It is apropos to mention here that Amir last stepped into the ring against Kell Brook in February this year to settle their vicious rivalry that had raged for over a decade. Khan, however, suffered a crushing defeat by the hands of Brook, who also hung his boots from professional boxing last week.

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‘Will decide about my career with family’ Amir after his defeat against Brook

MANCHESTER: British boxer Amir Khan revealed that he will now decide the future of his boxing career with his family after suffering a defeat against Kell Brook in a long-awaited bout.

Amir, who recently rubbished the rumours of his retirement plans, has announced that he will now make a decision about his career’s future with his family.

“I will now sit with my family and will make a decision about the future of my boxing career,” the star boxer said.

“I am a family-oriented person, I want to give time to my family. Also want to take my children to school,” he added.

Talking about his duel with Brook Amir acknowledged Brook’s preparations for the fight and blamed himself for the defeat.

“I think Brook prepared really well for this fight and the one who fought well won,” he said.

“I just can not justify this defeat. I think it’s me who should be blamed for this defeat. I could not perform well enough,” he added.

Amir went on to add that the star boxer remained unable to find his rhythm throughout the clash and Brook totally outclassed him.

Brook, on the other hand, termed the victory against Amir as a ‘long due’. The 35-years-also thinks that he will now be remembered for a long for this victory.

“I think it was a long due fight and I am glad I won it. I think people will now remember me for this victory,” he said.

Brook also showed respect towards Amir but said he seemed to be an easy opponent for him.

“Aamir seemed like an easy opponent to me, I had already defeated him in the first round,” Brook concluded.

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‘Don’t have any plans of retirement’ Amir Khan

MANCHESTER: British boxer Amir Khan doesn’t have any plans to take retirement from the boxing ring after his much-awaited fight with Kell Brook on February 19. 

In an exclusive interview with ARY News, Khan said his fight against Brook will be historic and he is confident to beat the opponent.

“This fight was long-awaited and finally we will face each other in the ring. Now, it will be decided in the ring, who is strong,” he said.

“I am fully prepared for this fight and it will be a good contest overall. Even If I lose this fight, I don’t have any plans to take retirement,” he added.

It must be noted here that all tickets for this fight in Manchester Arena are sold out. Amir will be taking the ring after a gap of almost two years.

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Khan to fight with Brook in all-British Grudge Bout on February 19 2022

MANCHESTER: British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan will fight with Kell Brook in a much-awaited showdown on February 19 here at AO Arena. 

Taking to Twitter, Khan announced his fight against Brook. “It’s OFFICIAL. Amir Khan vs Kell Brook, Feb 19th Let’s GO!” he wrote. 

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