Amir Khan

Amir Khan is regarded as one of the most successful British boxers of all time. Known for his speed and accuracy, Amir has a long career collecting title after title including the International Boxing Federation Intern-Continental Lightweight Title and the World Boxing Association (WBA) International Welterweight title. Named ESPN’s Prospect of the Year in 2007, Amir is also heavily involved in charity and community work including international relief. 

Amir’s long and impressive boxing career began at age 11and he achieved early success, winning three junior Amateur Boxing Association titles and gold at the 2003 Junior Olympics. The pinnacle of his amateur boxing career came when he won silver at the 2004 Olympics in the lightweight division, becoming Britain’s youngest boxing Olympic medallist. After turning professional in 2005, Amir went on to collect an impressive number of titles including the Commonwealth Lightweight title, the World Boxing Organisation Inter-Continental Lightweight Title and the WBA International and WBC International Welterweight Title. By the time he announced his retirement from boxing in 2022, Amir had an impressive 34 wins from 40 fights. 

Outside of boxing, Amir is philanthropist dedicated to charity and community work. In 2014, he established the Amir Khan Foundation, an organisation dedicated to uplifting vulnerable communities, the work of the foundation extends to disaster relief, education, poverty alleviation and youth empowerment. An ambassador for the NSPCC, Amir has been involved in campaigns to promote child safety around British railways, one that seems to improves the criminal justice system and one to end violence against women. 

With an unparalleled career in boxing, Amir has a wealth of experience both in and outside the ring to inspire and motivate. With an unwavering drive to be the best and a dedication to give back to the community and uplift those in need, Amir is a highly sought-after speaker who will make any function a success.