- Wednesday, April 24, 2024
British boxer Amir Khan has been banned from all sport for two years after the prohibited substance ostarine was detected in his sample following his fight against Kell Brook last February, the UK Anti-Doping agency said on Tuesday (4). Former light-welterweight world champion Khan, 36, announced his retirement in May…
A fourth man has been charged with the armed robbery of former world boxing champion Amir Khan in April, reports said. Ismail Mohamed, 24, is accused of targetting Khan, his wife, Faryal Makhdoom and a friend when they left an east London restaurant. The boxer's £72,000 watch was snatched by…
British boxer Amir Khan said he had been robbed at gunpoint in London but that both he and his wife were unharmed in the incident. "Just had my watch taken off me at gun point in East London, Leyton," Khan wrote on Twitter. "I crossed the road with Faryal (Makhdoom),…
Whether it is public or private, an increasing number of events are offering unique live entertainment, including from terrifically talented performers like Jessica Crabtree. The London and Bristol based violin virtuoso brilliantly performs breath-taking renditions of popular Bollywood songs at a wide array of events, including boxer Amir Khan’s wedding.…
BRITISH boxer Amir Khan suggested that he is considering retirement from the sport after suffering a comprehensive defeat with a sixth-round TKO at the hands of Kell Brook on Saturday (19). The 35-year-old Khan was outclassed by compatriot Brook from start to finish, and looked to be in dire straits…
BRITISH boxer Amir Khan is being investigated after live-streaming for eight minutes while driving his luxury Range Rover on Christmas. Khan, 35, while at the wheel of his car does not appear to touch the screen of the device, but motorists could face a possible charge of driving being distracted.…
BRITISH boxer Amir Khan has said that Adam and Hassan Azim can emulate his success by becoming world champions. "Brilliant guys, very respectful, and I do believe they will win world titles. They are "explosive and powerful" contenders who can fulfil their own ambitions of becoming "exciting" new world champions," Khan…
BRITISH boxer Amir Khan and his colleague were removed from a plane in the US over an alleged row over face coverings inside the flight. Khan said he along with a colleague were taken off an american airlines by police after someone complained his friend's mask "was not high enough".…
A research project, led by De Montfort University (DMU) academics analysing the involvement of immigrants and minority groups in British boxing, has been turned into a mini documentary series, one of which features boxer Amir Khan. David Dee, associate professor in modern history, is undertaking a research focusing on…
POSTING online videos of unwrapping presents may sound bizarre to some people, but for social media influencers, it is the gift that keeps on giving. Internet personalities in countries including the UK and India, are making a fortune and gaining millions of subscribers and followers from unboxing items and reviewing…
BRITISH ASIAN boxer Amir Khan has once again extolled need to give back to society saying his purpose in life is to help those unfortunate than himself. Speaking at an award ceremony in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, Khan praised boxing for taking him to new heights, which in…
BRITISH boxer Amir Khan is preparing for a blockbuster showdown and believes the time is right for a fight with either Manny Pacquia or Kell Brook. The 32-year-old will take the rest of the year off before resuming training in early 2020. He only fought twice in 2019. Khan was…
BOXER Amir Khan lost his cool when his wife pulled a prank by making him believe he had lost £2 million. Faryal Makhdoom fooled her husband into thinking she had accidentally transferred £2 million to the account of their friend Sam instead of the £20 she owed him. The 28-year-old…
BOXER Amir Khan has reignited his feud with family after he refused to let his mom celebrate his wife's third pregnancy. Amir and his wife Faryal announced the pregnancy through Instagram and the boxer's mother is said to have rushed to the pair's home to wish them. But she was…
BOXER Amir Khan has ended the feud with his parents three years after they branded his wife "evil." Khan and his parents -- Shah and Falak -- had a public fall out in 2016 after his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, accused them of bullying and violence. Recently, Amir's parents said they…
BRITISH PAKISTANI boxer Amir Khan said he was assured that a fight against Manny Pacquiao was fully agreed before he announced it to the world. Last week, Pacquiao's camp denied reports that he would fight Khan in Saudi Arabia in November. Talking to Sky Sports about the misunderstanding, Khan said…
British boxer Amir Khan claims he has agreed a deal to fight Manny Pacquiao in Saudi Arabia in November. Khan won the WBC international welterweight title with a fourth round stoppage of Australian Billy Dib in Jeddah on Friday. Now the 32-year-old plans to return to Saudi Arabia on November…
BRITISH Pakistani boxer Amir Khan has defended pocketing £7 million for his fight in Saudi Arabia against Billy Dib. Khan will fight two-time World Champion Din on Friday in Jeddah, and he said the mega-money offer from Saudi Arabia stopped him from retiring. Khan said: “If I didn’t have this…
British boxer Amir Khan insists he doesn't regret agreeing to fight in Saudi Arabia despite concerns over human rights in the country. Khan is due to face India's Neeraj Goyat at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on July 12. Amnesty International have described the Saudi human rights record as…
BOXER Amir Khan is set to take on India's Neeraj Goyat in an exhibition bout in Saudi Arabia, earning him a reported £7 million. The bout against the former MMA fighter is set to take place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 12. "This…
PROFESSIONAL boxer Amir Khan has not spoken to his parents for six months and they blame his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, for the falling out. Amir's father Shah Khan has accused Faryal and her mother for trying to control his life and create a wedge between him and his family. Speaking…
By Asjad Nazir. Composing a collective hit. CROSS-GENRE musical collaborative project Croydon Composers proved to be so popular in 2017 that it has made a triumphant return this year, providing another admirable platform for new British talent. Acclaimed musician Shri Sriram is once again leading a project where upcoming Croydon-based musicians team up for various collaborative…
by NADEEM BADSHAH £200M MARKET IS ‘UK’S BIGGEST UNTAPPED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY’ FROM luxury chocolate-covered dates to halal sweet hampers, more big brands are looking to cash in on the £200 million-plus Ramadan economy. Research has shown there has been a rise in spending on food and gifts among British Muslims…
MOMINA: ONE TO WATCH CINEMAIN TERMS of celebrities, my person of the year is Momina Mustehsan. The strikingly attractive singer with a heaven-sent voice has become a strong symbol of woman empowerment in Pakistan and an impressive role model for young girls. Apart from making a significant mark in a…
AKRAM HOLDS COURT THE Darbar Festival has perhaps become the most important annual series of events to keep the Indian classical tradition alive. This recent edition at Sadler’s Wells was a clever combination of music and dance with a blockbuster triple bill on the opening night. It was led by…
VARUN: LOVE ON HOLD? HE MAY be on a high professionally, but Varun Dhawan seems to have problems in his personal life and has reportedly parted ways with his rumoured girlfriend Natasha Dalal. If it is true, the hot right now actor just doesn’t have time to lament over a…
Four brothers are aiming to open a diner in Las Vegas in the next year with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather after he visited their British restaurant. The Rafiq family are in talks with the fighter’s team about launching a branch of Archie’s in the US state after he created his…