Despite all his success, Amir “King” Khan (29-3, 19 KOs) has stayed true to his roots. Born in the United Kingdom to Pakistani immigrants, the British superstar was introduced to boxing when he was 8 years old by his father, Shah, who has been by his side for all of his amateur and professional bouts.
Right here, you can check out a special and short video with Khan discussing his roots, his upbringing, and his start in the sport of boxing.
“When I walked into the gym for the first time you could hear the bags being punched, you could smell the sweat and the blood. It felt like home.” – Amir Khan
Khan, a devout Muslim who attends weekly prayer sessions, says he draws his strength inside the boxing ring from his religious beliefs. Check out this video of Khan discussing his family life, religion and his “make or break” showdown with Devin Alexander “The Great” (26-2, 14 KOs) on Saturday, Dec. 13, live on Showtime. from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Plus, we also have a preview of the Khan vs. Alexander event:
Stay tuned for more Khan vs. Alexander updates over the next two weeks.
