Amir Khan Wife, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Divorce, Daughter, Family

Quick Facts

Amir Khan is a multi-talented professional British boxer who has held several world titles, courtesy of his exceptional boxing style and unparallel records. Amazingly, he was the WBA Light-welterweight champion from 2009 to 2012. He also won the IBF championship in 2011 and many other titles after that.

Born in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England on December 8, 1986, Khan began his amateur boxing career at the age of 11. As an amateur, he won the junior ABA titles and was the gold medalist at the 2003 Junior Olympics. One of his most popular fights during his amateur career was with whom he defeated in a second-round knockout. He completed his amateur career with a record of 101 wins and 9 losses.

Turning pro in 2005, Khan made his first professional outing when he fought David Bailey in July that year. He won the Commonwealth lightweight championship title after defeating Willie Limond in July 2007. The following year, he clinched his first WBA International lightweight title after beating Manny Pacquiao on December 6, 2008. In 2009, Khan won the WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title following his triumph over Marco Antonio and he also won the WBA light-welterweight title the same year.

He defeated Carlos Molina in December 2012 to claim the vacant WBC Silver interim light-welterweight title. He also won the WBA International and vacant WBC Silver welterweight title in 2014. However, he suffered a great loss to in May 2016 while Alvarez scooped the WBC, The Ring and Lineal middleweight titles. Throughout his professional career, Amir Khan has fought 37 times, winning 33 and losing 4 times.

In addition to his boxing career, Amir Khan is also a philathropist and a television personality. He has his own charity organisation called Amir Khan Foundation and also founded his own sponsorship and promotions coy called Khan Promotion, among others. He has appeared on several television shows including the 17th series of ITV’s show titled I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, among others.

Net Worth, How Much is Amir Khan Worth?

Without a doubt, Amir Khan has been one of the top earners in boxing. Interestingly, he earns both from his boxing career, endorsements, and other business ventures. He was named sixth highest-earning boxers in 2014 after he made $15 million that year. Khan also made $13.1 million from his fight against Canelo Alvarez in 2016. That said, the British boxer currently has a whopping net worth of $30 million.

Amir Khan’s Family: Wife And Daughter

Khan is from a core Muslim family and he is the son of Falak Khan and his wife Shah Khan. He is of Pakistani ethnic origin and holds British nationality. Khan isn’t the only child of his parents; he has two sisters named Mariyah Khan and Tabinda Khan and a brother named Haroon Khan. Just like Khan, his brother is also a talented professional boxer. Also, he is the first cousin of the cricket star named Sajid Mahmood.

Amir Khan is happily married to a lady named Faryal Makhdoom and they’ve got an amazing love story. Makhdoom is an American model, makeup artist, and entrepreneur. She was born and raised in Staten Island in the United States and she also has Pakistani origin. Makhdoom is a successful businesswoman; she runs a cosmetic coy named Faryal Cosmetics and her coy deals in beauty and makeup products.

Wondering how they met? Well, the amazing couple first met in 2011 while they were sighting the New York Skyline; they were introduced by mutual friends. Their instant bonding showed that there is something more to be expected. Shortly afterwards, the duo began their romantic relationship and at the beginning of 2012, Khan popped the big question and she said yes! Their wedding took place at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City in May 2013 and over a thousand guests were in attendance including fellow boxer Ricky Hatton, among others.

A few months after their wedding, the couple welcomed their first bundle of joy, a daughter named Lamaisah Khan. She was born in may 2014 and for her second birthday; Khan threw a lavish party at the Bolton Wanderers Stadium. In April 2018, Khan’s family welcomed their second child, another daughter named Alayna Khan. A mere look at Khan and his wonderful family, you’d simply concur when we say they are living a happily ever after.

Divorce

In August 2017, the media went abuzz when Khan announced that he and his wife had agreed to go their separate ways. However, he didn’t disclose if they are having issues or not. While the news was still heating up, Amir Khan posted a picture with his wife. He also took to the social media to inform his fans that he has reconciled with his wife in November 2017. Since then, they have been enjoying a blissful married life as one big happy family.

His Height And Weight

Amir Khan has a masculine bodybuild and great physique. He has an average height, standing at 1.74 m and his body weight is 63 kg. Khan has black hair and dark brown eyes. In addition, his body measurements (chest-waist-biceps) are 32-40-14 inches and his shoe/feet size is currently not available.

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