Former champion Amir Khan announces retirement from boxing

LONDON

Amir Khan, a former world champion at unified light-welterweight, announced his retirement from boxing following a successful career that included a silver medal at Athens Olympics 2004.

Khan, 35 years old, said that it was time to put down my gloves. saidFriday on Twitter. “I feel blessed to be able to have such an amazing career that spans over 27 years.”

Khan is one of the most successful British boxers of his generation, retiring with a record of 34-6. Khan won the silver in Greece medal at 17 years old.

He added, “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the amazing teams I worked with as well as to my family, friends, and fans for their love and support.”

It’s time to hang up my gloves.

I am blessed to have enjoyed a career that spanned more than 27 years.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to all the amazing teams that I have worked with, as well as to my family, friends, and fans for their support and love. pic.twitter.com/VTk0oxVjp2

— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) May 13, 2022

Khan was the unified light-welterweight champion in 2009-12. He later fought — but lost — to major names such as Danny Garcia (USA), Canelo Avarez (USA) and Terence Crawford (USA).

Khan lost in February to his long-time rival Kell Brook. Brook announced his retirement from boxing last week.