Abdul Khan credits Amir Khan with inspiring boxing journey

Abdul Khan has paid tribute to Amir Khan for inspiring a generation of South Asian boxers. The fighter told BBC Sport that Khan's success opened the door for young fighters from similar backgrounds.

“Seeing Amir reach the heights of the sport only lit the fire in probably the majority of the South Asian kids out there, including me”

— Abdul Khan, via BBC Sport

What Abdul Khan said

Khan spoke about the influence of Britain's former unified light-welterweight world champion, whose career included an Olympic silver medal in 2004 and world titles across multiple organisations. Amir Khan retired in 2022 after two decades in the professional ranks.

What it moves

The comments highlight the lasting impact of Khan's achievements on British boxing's diversity. Abdul Khan's tribute underscores how representation at the elite level can shape the next wave of talent in a sport.

Source: bbc.com. Full Abdul Khan fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.