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RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: From becoming an Olympic silver medallist at 17 to holding the WBA and IBF light-welterweight belts at 24… Amir Khan is calling it quits on one of the greatest British sporting careers to date after losing three of his last six fights
- Amir Khan confirmed his retirement from boxing at the age of 35 on Friday
- Khan said it was time to ‘hang up the gloves’ in a statement on social media
- The decision came after he lost to his long-term rival Kell Brook in February
- Khan had an great career that saw him come a Olympic silver medallist at 17
- He also became a unified holder of WBA and IBF light-welterweight belts at 24
Is there anything more stirring in sport, and ultimately more concerning, than a fighter with too much courage? Few have worn that crown so magnificently and dangerously as Amir Khan, who finally got the better of his instincts for another ruck on Friday morning.
With his retirement at the age of 35, we can sigh with relief and also reflect on one of the great British sporting careers, from a man who never knowingly contributed to a dull moment.
There were plenty of flaws in his actions outside the ring, but what a warrior inside it. An Olympic silver medallist at 17, a world champion at 22, the unified holder of WBA and IBF light-welterweight belts at 24; one of those few fighters from these shores who truly won over the US. And how.
Amir Khan confirmed his retirement from boxing at the age of 35 on Friday afternoon
The decision to retire came after he lost to his long-term rival Kell Brook (right) in February
If you were to watch just one round back of the 238 he fought across 40 bouts, 15 of which were against past or current world champions, then let it be the 10th against that brute Marcos Maidana…
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Source : dailymail
