British · Bolton, England · Born 8 December 1986British professional boxer who won Olympic silver at 17, became youngest British boxing Olympic medallist, and held multiple world light-welterweight titles
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.
Olympic silver medal and world light-welterweight champion
How They Played
Fast, aggressive southpaw with exceptional hand speed
Lasting Impact
One of Britain's most successful professional boxers, inspiring many young British-Pakistani fighters
Career Honours
- Olympic Silver Medal (Lightweight) Athens 2004
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal (Light Welterweight) Melbourne 2006
- WBA Light Welterweight Champion 2009
- IBF Light Welterweight Champion 2011
- WBC Silver Light Welterweight Champion 2010
- Ring Magazine Light Welterweight Champion 2011
- WBA Super Lightweight Champion (Super) 2012
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year runner-up 2004
- MBE 2005
- WBC Silver Welterweight Champion 2016
British Athletes