Amir Khan: 'God has put me in this position on purpose'

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 turn gave him the means to help those around him.

Through his Amir Khan Foundation, the boxer is involved in a number of charitable projects across Asia and Africa, for Syrian refugees in Greece and with vulnerable children in the UK.

“We take things for granted, for example water. We leave our tap running or showers running. There’s people out there in the world who don’t have clean drinking water,” he said. “God has put me in this position on purpose, to help people around me and help those less fortunate.”

In an interview with the Arabian Business in January, the philanthropist called his role at the charity the “easiest” one, and criticised celebrities not yet involved in giving back.

“I just feel that there are a lot of footballers and celebrities out there who think it is hard to get involved in this. It’s not. If you put your mind to it and get your team together, it’s one of the easiest things you’ll ever do. But it’s so rewarding,” he said.

On the professional front, Khan is gearing up for a blockbuster bout with Manny Pacquiao or Kell Brook in "early 2020."

Speaking to Boxing Scene, Khan said: "I’m at a stage in my career where every fight is big, so I have to make sure I’m taking the right fight at the right time.

"I think it’s the right time for me to take the Manny Pacquiao or Kell Brook fight."