Amir Khan

Amir Khan is a British former professional boxer who won Olympic silver in 2004 and held world titles at light-welterweight.

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Amir Khan vs. Marco Antonio Barrera: A 2009 boxing bout in which Amir Khan defeated Marco Antonio Barrera by technical decision. The victory marked Khan’s first major fight after joining trainer Freddie Roach.
2004 Summer Olympics: The Summer Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece, from August 13 to 29, 2004. Khan won lightweight silver there at age 17.
Hand speed: The rate at which a person can initiate and deliver hand movements. Khan’s rapid combinations were a defining weapon in the ring.
World Boxing Association: A professional boxing sanctioning organization that awards world championship titles. Khan won its light-welterweight championship in 2009.
Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana: A 2010 light-welterweight bout won by Amir Khan by unanimous decision. Maidana’s late pressure tested Khan’s defense in a defining title defense.
Olympic boxing: The amateur boxing competition contested at the Summer Olympic Games. Its tournament format launched Khan onto the international stage.
Southpaw: A boxing stance in which a fighter leads with the right foot and hand. Khan fought orthodox, making southpaw opponents a recurring tactical challenge.
International Boxing Federation: A professional boxing sanctioning organization that awards world championship titles. Khan held its light-welterweight title alongside the WBA belt.
Amir Khan vs. Danny Garcia: A 2012 boxing match in which Danny Garcia stopped Amir Khan to unify light-welterweight titles. The loss exposed the danger of Khan’s susceptibility to punches.
Amateur boxing: Boxing contested under amateur rules, typically in tournaments and national or international competitions. Khan’s amateur career preceded his professional title fights.