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{{short description|British boxer (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox boxer
| name = Amir Khan<br />{{post-nominals|size=100%|country=PAK|PP}}
| image = File:Khan-devon press (cropped).jpg
| caption = Khan in 2014
| realname = Amir Iqbal Khan
| nickname = King
| weight = {{plainlist|
*[[Lightweight]]
*[[Light-welterweight]]
*[[Welterweight]]
*[[Middleweight]]
}}
| height= 5 ft 8{{frac|1|2}} in (174 cm)<ref name=stats2022>[[Sky Sports]] tale of the tape prior to the [[Kell Brook]] fight.</ref>
| reach = 71 in<ref name=stats2022/>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|12|8}}
| birth_place = [[Bolton]], [[Greater Manchester]], England
| style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
| total = 40
| wins = 34
| KO = 21
| losses = 6
| draws = 
| no contests = 
| medaltemplates = 
{{MedalSport | Men's [[amateur boxing]]}}
{{MedalCountry | {{GBR2}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Olympic Games]]}}
{{MedalSilver | [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Athens]] | [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|Lightweight]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[AAU Junior Olympic Games|Junior Olympic Games]]}}
{{MedalGold | 2003 | Lightweight}}
{{MedalCompetition | European Student Championships}}
{{MedalGold | 2004 | Lightweight}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Youth and Junior World Boxing Championships|World Junior Championships]]}}
{{MedalGold | 2004 [[Jeju Island|Jeju]]  | Lightweight}}
}}
'''Amir Iqbal Khan''' {{post-nominals|country=PAK|PP|size=100%}} (born 8 December 1986) is a British former [[professional boxer]] who competed from 2005 to 2022. Born and raised in [[Bolton]], Khan began to box competitively at the age of 11. He rose to fame during the [[2004 Summer Olympics]], where he won a silver medal in the lightweight division and became at the age of 17, Britain's youngest boxing Olympic medalist.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/khans-feet-remain-firmly-on-the-canvas-after-17-days-that-shook-his-world-544363.html | title=Khan's feet remain firmly on the canvas after 17 days that shook his | work=The Independent | date=19 October 2004 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=McGrath|first1=Stephen|title=Don't Rule Out a Wide Points Victory for Amir Khan Against Canelo|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/stephen-mcgrath/dont-rule-out-a-wide-poin_b_9804256.html|website=Huffington Post UK|access-date=30 April 2016|date=29 April 2016}}</ref> He turned professional in 2005. In 2007, he was named [[ESPN]] prospect of the year.<ref name="espn-prospect">{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4052163|title=Khan moves up to challenge Kotelnik for title|date=8 April 2009|website=ESPN.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref> He later became one of the youngest ever British professional world champions, winning the [[World Boxing Association]] (WBA) title at the age of 22. 

Khan won the Commonwealth lightweight title in 2007. A year later, he won the WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title when he beat [[Martin Kristjansen]] via TKO. Later that year, he would lose the title to [[Breidis Prescott]] via KO, in one of the biggest upsets in British boxing history. His next three fights saw him win the vacant WBA International lightweight title, the vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title, and the WBA light-welterweight title. He made his US debut against [[Paulie Malignaggi]] in May 2010, where he retained his WBA light-welterweight title. In 2011, he won the IBF light-welterweight title when he beat [[Zab Judah]] via KO in the fifth round. In July 2012, he lost the WBA (Super) light welterweight title against [[Danny Garcia (boxer)|Danny Garcia]]. Later that year, he won the vacant WBC Silver interim light-welterweight title when he beat [[Carlos Molina (American boxer)|Carlos Molina]] via RTD. In 2014, he beat [[Luis Collazo]] for the WBA International and vacant WBC Silver welterweight titles. Between 2016 and 2019, Khan challenged for the WBC, ''The Ring'' middleweight titles and the WBO welterweight title. In July 2019, he won the vacant WBC International welterweight title when he beat [[Billy Dib]] via TKO in the fourth round.

Known for his hand speed and accuracy,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11342079/amir-khan-gave-a-reminder-of-his-searing-hand-speed-says-sky-sports-expert-johnny-nelson | title=Amir Khan gave a reminder of his searing hand speed, says Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson | work=Sky Sports }}</ref> Khan is  regarded as one of the most successful British boxers of all time. He is credited with popularising boxing amongst [[British Pakistanis]] and [[British Asians]], as well as inspiring [[South Asia|South Asian]] involvement in all aspects of British boxing.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-65632768.amp | title=Khaleel Majid: Flying the flag for British Asian boxers | date=18 May 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/amir-khan-kell-brook-britain-virgil-hunter-pakistani-b2078394.html | title=A closer look at Amir Khan as one of Britain's most entertaining boxers retires | work=The Independent | date=13 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asianimage.co.uk/sport/20615963.inspired-british-asians-boxers-make-impact-sport/ | title=What has inspired British Asians boxers to make an impact on the sport | work=Asian Image | date=10 August 2022 }}</ref> Outside of boxing, he is a philanthropist with his own charity organisation, Amir Khan Foundation. He is also a promoter and [[Sponsor (commercial)|sponsor]], the owner of Khan Promotions and [[Pakistan]]'s Amir Khan Academy, and a co-owner of [[India]]'s [[Super Fight League]] ([[Mixed martial arts|MMA]]) and [[Super Boxing League]]. As a [[celebrity]], he has participated in several [[reality television]] and [[game show]]s. In 2017, he appeared on the [[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) series 17|seventeenth series]] of ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series)|I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!]]''.

==Early life==
Khan was born and raised in [[Bolton]], [[Greater Manchester]], to a [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] [[Muslim Rajputs|Rajput]] family with roots in [[Matore]] village of [[Kahuta]] Tehsil, located in [[Rawalpindi District]] of [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], Pakistan.<ref name=family>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/8928423/Im-never-scared-its-in-the-blood-Amir-Khan-interview.html Amir Khan Interview: 'I'm never scared, it's in the blood ] ''The Daily Telegraph'' (London) Retrieved on 28 October 2014.</ref> He was educated at [[Smithills School]] in Bolton,<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20101206020836/http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/celebs/sport-champs6.html Manchester Sports & Olympic Champions]}}. Manchester2002-uk.com. Retrieved 2 June 2011.</ref> and [[Bolton College|Bolton Community College]]. Khan is a [[Muslim]],<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-dec-10-la-sp-1211-amir-khan-20101211-story.html | work=Los Angeles Times | first=Lance | last=Pugmire | date=10 December 2010 | title=Amir Khan looks for success in the ring, acceptance outside it}}</ref> and a member of the [[Naqshbandi]] [[Tariqa|Sufi Order]],<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/TPTRSALALAHUALAYHIWASALAM/posts/261638303955269 "Boxer Amir Khan Gets Bayah With Pir... – The Path To RasulAllah  صلى الله عليه واله وسلم | Facebook"]. facebook.com. [http://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/257961800943440/261638303955269 Archived at ghostarchive.org]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/faqiralamm/status/240815888020959232 "Faqir Alamm on Twitter"]. ''Twitter''.</ref> along with being an active supporter of the [[Muslim Writers Awards]].<ref name="Muwraw">{{cite web|title=Sports stars Mo Farah and Amir Khan join list of supporters|url=http://muslimwritersawards.org.uk/news-and-events/news/sports-stars-mo-farah-and-amir-khan-join-list-supporters|publisher=Muslim Writers Awards|access-date=17 July 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701231404/http://muslimwritersawards.org.uk/news-and-events/news/sports-stars-mo-farah-and-amir-khan-join-list-supporters|archive-date=1 July 2012}}</ref>

Khan has two sisters and one brother, [[Haroon Khan (boxer)|Haroon "Harry" Khan]], also a [[Professional boxing|professional boxer]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2006/jul/30/familyandrelationships.lifeandhealth |title='Mum's curries keep us at home' |newspaper=The Guardian |date=30 July 2006 |access-date=25 February 2022|location=London |first=Oliver |last=Price}}</ref> He is the first cousin of English cricketer [[Sajid Mahmood]], related through a paternal grandfather, Lal Khan [[Janjua]], who moved to England after being discharged from the [[Pakistan Army]].<ref>Viner, Brian. (29 July 2006) [https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/amir-khan-and-sajid-mahmood-romantic-journey-inspires-family-of-topflight-talent-409663.html Amir Khan and Sajid Mahmood: Romantic journey inspires family of top-flight talent]. ''The Independent'' (London). Retrieved 4 February 2014.</ref>

==Amateur boxing career==
Khan began to box competitively at the age of 11, with early honours including three English school titles, three junior [[Amateur Boxing Association of England|ABA]] titles, and [[gold medal|gold]] at the [[AAU Junior Olympic Games|2003 Junior Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics_2004/boxing/3897751.stm|title=Amir's road to Athens|work=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2004|access-date=23 June 2008|first=Ben|last=Dirs}}</ref> In early 2004 he won a gold medal at the European Student Championships in [[Lithuania]], and in South Korea several months later he won a world junior lightweight title after fighting five times in seven days. One of his notable early amateur fights was against [[Victor Ortíz]], whom he defeated in a second round stoppage. Overall, he compiled an amateur record of 101–9.

===2004 Olympics===
Khan qualified for the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] by finishing in first place at the [[1st AIBA European 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament]] in [[Plovdiv]], Bulgaria. He was Britain's sole representative in [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics|boxing at the Athens Games]], winning a [[silver medal]] at the age of 17 in the [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|lightweight boxing]] category. He was Britain's youngest Olympic boxer since [[Colin Jones (boxer)|Colin Jones]] in 1976. He lost in the final to [[Mario Kindelán]], the Cuban who had also beaten him several months earlier in the pre-Olympic match-ups in Greece. In 2005, he avenged the two losses by beating the 34-year-old Kindelan in his last amateur fight.

His Olympic fights drew an audience of nearly 8{{nbsp}}million viewers on [[BBC]],<ref>{{cite web|title=5 times Amir Khan shocked the World|url=http://www.boxnation.com/boxing-news/5-times-amir-khan-shocked-the-world/|website=[[BoxNation]]|date=5 May 2016|language=en|access-date=27 April 2018|archive-date=28 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011942/http://www.boxnation.com/boxing-news/5-times-amir-khan-shocked-the-world/|url-status=dead}}</ref> including 8{{nbsp}}million viewers watching his final Olympic match with Kindelan.<ref name="independent"/> His 2005 rematch with Kindelan drew an audience of 6.3{{nbsp}}million viewers on [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]].<ref name="golden">{{cite web|title=Amir "King" Khan|url=http://goldenboypromotions.com/en/fighter/amir-khan-king|website=[[Golden Boy Promotions]]|access-date=26 April 2018|archive-date=28 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093618/http://goldenboypromotions.com/en/fighter/amir-khan-king|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Highlights===
* 2003 – Won a gold medal at the [[AAU Junior Olympic Games]].
* 2004 – Won a gold medal at the European Student Championships and the World Junior Championships.
* 2004 – Won the [[Strandja Cup]] to qualify for the [[2004 Summer Olympics|Olympics]] in [[Athens]]
* 2004 – Won an amateur match against [[Victor Ortíz]], who was stopped in the second round.
* 2004 – Won a silver medal at the Olympics, beating [[Marios Kaperonis]], [[Dimitar Shtilianov]], [[Jong Sub Baik]] and [[Serik Yeleuov]]. He lost to [[Mario Kindelán]] in the final.
* 2005 – Beat Craig Watson on points in the [[ABA Championships]].
* 2005 – Won the last match of his amateur career beating [[Mario Kindelan]] 19–13 at the [[Reebok Stadium]].

==Professional boxing career==

===Lightweight===
[[File:Amir Khan 2007.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Khan in 2007]]

====Early career====
He made his professional debut against David Bailey in July 2005. The fight drew an audience of 4.4{{nbsp}}million viewers, which was ITV's best Saturday night viewing figures of the month.<ref name="golden"/> By 2006, his fights were averaging between 6{{nbsp}}million and 7{{nbsp}}million viewers on ITV.<ref name="Garside">{{cite book|last=Garside|first=Amir Khan with Kevin|title=Amir Khan a boy from Bolton : my story|date=2006|publisher=[[Bloomsbury Publishing]]|location=London|isbn=9781408807217|url=https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/amir-khan-9781408807217/}}</ref>

Khan won his first regional title on 14 July 2007, beating [[Willie Limond]] at [[The O2 Arena]] to become [[List of Commonwealth Boxing Council champions#Lightweight|Commonwealth lightweight champion]]. Khan was floored in the sixth round, but recovered to score a knock down in the following round. Limond was retired by his corner at the end of round eight due to a broken nose and suspected jaw damage.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/jul/16/boxing.amirkhan| title=Khan still has a long way to go for a world title fight, says Warren| author=John Rawling| work=[[The Guardian]]| date=16 July 2007| access-date=5 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/6287290.stm| title=Khan fights back to beat Limond| work=[[BBC Sport]]| date=14 September 2007| access-date=5 May 2019}}</ref>

On 2 February 2008, Khan was scheduled to fight [[Martin Kristjansen]], but illness forced the Dane to withdraw. Instead, Khan had to defend his Commonwealth title against late replacement [[Gairy St. Clair]] at the [[ExCel Arena]], London. It was his first fight to last all twelve rounds and he won via a unanimous decision, with shutout scores of 120–108 from all three judges.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/2290140/Gairy-St-Clair-will-be-true-test-for-Amir-Khan.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/2290140/Gairy-St-Clair-will-be-true-test-for-Amir-Khan.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live| title=Gairy St Clair will be true test for Amir Khan| author=Mike Lewis| work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]| date=27 January 2008| access-date=5 May 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/2290720/Amir-Khan-retains-title-after-going-the-distance.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/2290720/Amir-Khan-retains-title-after-going-the-distance.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live| title=Amir Khan retains title after going the distance| author=Steve Wilson and agencies| work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]| date=2 February 2008| access-date=5 May 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On 5 April 2008, Khan beat Kristjansen, dropping him three times in the seventh round to force a [[technical knockout]] (TKO) stoppage. Following the victory, Khan was made number one contender for the [[List of WBO world champions#Lightweight|WBO lightweight title]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/7322996.stm| title=Khan stops Kristjansen in seven| work=[[BBC Sport]]| date=5 April 2008| access-date=5 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/3421822/campbell-khan-is-a-fraud| title=Campbell – Khan is a fraud| work=[[Sky Sports]]| date=14 April 2018| access-date=5 May 2019}}</ref>

Following the fight, Khan split from his trainer Oliver Harrison, the trainer for all of his previous 17 professional contests. The break-up was blamed on Harrison's concerns that Khan's public engagements were interfering with his fight preparations.<ref name=GuardianHarrison>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/may/02/amirkhan.boxing |title=Khan rings in the new with change of trainer |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 May 2008 |access-date=23 June 2008 |location=London |first=John |last=Rawling}}</ref> Dean Powell, who has trained former world champions [[Duke McKenzie]] and [[Lloyd Honeyghan]], worked with Khan until a decision on a permanent trainer was made. In the same month, Khan had a training session in Las Vegas with [[Roger Mayweather]], trainer and uncle of [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]]<ref name=GuardianHarrison/>

Khan fought on 21 June 2008, at the [[National Indoor Arena]] in [[Birmingham]] against Irishman [[Michael Gomez]], a former [[World Boxing Union|WBU]] [[super featherweight|super-featherweight]] champion. Khan knocked Gomez down twice in the fight, once in the opening round, and once in the fifth before the referee waved the fight off, giving Khan the victory via TKO. Still, Khan himself was hurt at various times during the fight, and was himself dropped in the second round. Despite Khan's eagerness at a world title shot, his promoter, [[Frank Warren (promoter)|Frank Warren]], insisted that "He needs more schooling".<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/jun/23/amirkhan.boxing| title=Khan's flaws exposed as battle with Gomez brings out best and worst| author=John Rawling| work=[[The Guardian]]| date=23 June 2008| access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/7464444.stm| title=Khan keeps title in bruising bout| work=[[BBC Sport]]| date=21 June 2008| access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref>

====Khan vs. Prescott, Fagan====
Following the Gomez fight, [[Jorge Rubio (boxing trainer)|Jorge Rubio]] was installed as Khan's new trainer.<ref name=TelegraphRubio>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/2461760/Amir-Khan-praises-new-trainer-Jorge-Rubio.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/2461760/Amir-Khan-praises-new-trainer-Jorge-Rubio.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live| title=Amir Khan praises new trainer Jorge Rubio| author=Emily Benammar and agencies| work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]| date=26 July 2008| access-date=5 May 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In early August, the lightweight [[Breidis Prescott]] was put forward by Rubio as Khan's next opponent. Rubio had previously coached [[Richar Abril]], who had recently lost a close decision to Prescott. Prescott had a prolific knock-out record of 17 KOs in 19 contests, yet Khan was a huge favourite.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/khan-faces-ko-king-1220370| title=Khan faces KO king| author=Stuart Brennan| work=[[Manchester Evening News]]| access-date=5 May 2019| date=19 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/sep/06/amirkhan.boxing| title=Khan hungry to make Prescott eat his words over 'pampered' jibe| author=John Rawling| work=[[The Guardian]]| date=6 September 2008| access-date=5 May 2019}}</ref>

The fight took place on 6 September 2008 at the [[Manchester Evening News Arena]], it was Khan's [[Sky Box Office]] debut. In the first round, Prescott came out fast and landed good shots; a stiff jab jerked Khan's head back and foreshadowed what was to come. Prescott landed a left hook on Khan's temple, dizzying his senses. Instead of holding, Khan tried to fire back, but was hit to the head by a left hook, right hook combination that sent him crashing to the canvas. Although Khan managed to return to his feet, Prescott forced the stoppage with another left that put Khan down again. The bout was officially called off at 55 seconds.<ref name="Khan knocked out in first round">{{cite news
| title = Khan knocked out in first round
| url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7598723.stm
| work = BBC Sport
| date = 6 September 2008
| access-date =6 September 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080906232626/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7598723.stm| archive-date= 6 September 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref>

{{Main|Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan}}
Following the defeat, Rubio was sacked and was replaced by [[Freddie Roach (boxing)|Freddie Roach]]. Khan began training with Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, training alongside stablemate [[Manny Pacquiao]], the then [[WBC Lightweight Champion|WBC lightweight champion]] and [[Pound for pound|pound-for-pound]] king.<ref name=GuardianRoach>{{cite web| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/sep/24/boxing.amirkhan| title=Khan enlists Roach to rebuild| author=John Rawling| work=[[The Guardian]]| date=24 September 2008| access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref> On 6 December 2008, Khan scored a comeback win against [[Oisin Fagan]] with a second-round stoppage; Khan won the vacant [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] International lightweight title. Khan knocked Fagan down twice in the first round and Fagan's corner threw in the towel after he was knocked down again in the second. Following the fight, it emerged that Fagan had suffered a fractured [[fibula]] during the first knockdown.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/7767297.stm| title=Khan knocks out Fagan in comeback| work=[[BBC Sport]]| date=6 December 2008| access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/fagan-raring-to-go-despite-bizarre-khan-accident-26537575.html| title=Fagan raring to go despite 'bizarre' Khan accident| author=Thomas Myler| work=[[Irish Independent]]| date=21 March 2009| access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref>

====Khan vs. Barrera====
In early 2009, it was announced that Khan would fight former seven-time and three-weight world champion [[Marco Antonio Barrera]].<ref name="Khan to face ring legend Barrera">{{Cite news|title=Khan to face ring legend Barrera |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_4802888,00.html |publisher=[[Sky Sports News]] |date=16 January 2009 |access-date=16 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219120922/http://www.skysports.com/story/0%2C19528%2C12183_4802888%2C00.html |archive-date=19 February 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Barrera was ranked No. 1 and Khan No. 5 in the [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] world lightweight rankings. Previous [[List of IBF world champions#Lightweight|IBF]], and [[List of WBO world champions#Lightweight|WBO lightweight title]] holder [[Nate Campbell]] was stripped of the belts after moving up to the [[light welterweight|light-welterweight]] division and Khan's promoter Frank Warren and Barrera's promoter [[Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]] lobbied the WBO to elevate the Khan-Barrera fight to a [[List of lightweight boxing champions|world lightweight]] title eliminator.<ref name="Lewis">{{Cite news|author=Ron Lewis |title=Amir Khan in line to make the most of new world order |work=[[The Times]] |date=16 February 2009 |url=https://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/boxing/article5741783.ece |access-date=22 February 2009 |location=London}}</ref> However, the world-title status was instead given to the fight between [[Juan Manuel Márquez]] and [[Juan Díaz (boxer)|Juan Diaz]], ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively by the WBO.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Khan made to wait |work=[[The Times]] |date=20 February 2009 |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/boxing/article5741783.ece |access-date=22 February 2009 |location=London | first=Ron | last=Lewis}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

On 14 March 2009, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, Khan defeated Barrera by [[technical decision]] (TD). The fight was stopped towards the end of the fifth round due to Barrera suffering a cut in the first round, which resulted from a clash of heads. With Barrera deemed in no position to fight on by the ringside doctor, the fight then went to the scorecards, on all three of which Khan was ahead (50–44, and 50–45 twice). With victory, Khan defended his WBA International lightweight title and also won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title.

Frank Warren was sufficiently impressed with Khan's performance to vow to land a world title fight for him before the end of the year. {{Blockquote|1=There was a lot on his shoulders, but I always felt he could rise to the big occasion. I'd like to see him get a belt round his waist by the end of this year.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk">{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/7940138.stm |title=Bloodied Barrera beaten by Khan |work=BBC Sport |date=15 March 2009 |author=Hassan, Nabil}}</ref>}} Khan also commented on the fight, saying: {{Blockquote|1=I felt so completely easy, catching him with jabs. I felt like I was on a better level than him. The jabbing and patience – I felt so strong. You could see the difference. I had to take some shots in that match. I made some mistakes in the past and I'm not going to make them again.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk" />}}

===Light welterweight===

====Khan vs. Kotelnik====
It was announced on 8 April 2009 that Khan would move up to the light-welterweight division to fight [[Andreas Kotelnik]] (31–2–1, 13 KOs) at the MEN Arena in Manchester for the [[List of WBA world champions#Super lightweight|WBA light-welterweight title]] on 18 July. Khan Said, "This is the best news that I could have received. To fight for the world title in only my 22nd fight and at the age of just 22 is fantastic. Frank has done a great job getting the world title fight for me in Britain and now I have to go out win it." This would be Kotelnik's fourth title defence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4052163|title=Khan moves up to challenge Kotelnik for title|date=8 April 2009|website=ESPN.com|access-date=25 July 2016}}</ref> Khan won by [[unanimous decision]] (UD), 120–108, 118–111, 118–111, in front of 10,000, and became the third-youngest Brit to win a world title, at the age of 22.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/khan/story/0,25588,15833_5440440,00.html |title=Khan king of the world |author=Hobbs, Tim |date=20 July 2009 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> Khan used his hand speed and fitness to go well ahead on points in the first ten rounds. Kotelnik rallied in the closing rounds but could not land a decisive punch on Khan in spite of his best efforts. After the fight, Khan said, "It's the best feeling ever. I want to thank [[Freddie Roach (boxing)|Freddie Roach]] and my team for making this happen. I'm a world champion and I'm going to enjoy it. I'm still young and I've got big things to come."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/5860925/Amir-Khan-wins-WBA-light-welterweight-title-fight-against-Ukrainian-Andreas-Kotelnik.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/5860925/Amir-Khan-wins-WBA-light-welterweight-title-fight-against-Ukrainian-Andreas-Kotelnik.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title fight against Ukrainian Andreas Kotelnik|last=Correspondent|first=By Gareth A Davies, Boxing|access-date=25 July 2016|date=18 July 2009}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jul/19/boxing-amir-khan|title=Amir Khan seizes Andreas Kotelnik's title with unanimous verdict|last=Jackson|first=Jamie|date=18 July 2009|work=The Observer|access-date=20 October 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. Salita ====
On 6 October 2009, Frank Warren confirmed that Khan would defend his WBA light-welterweight title against undefeated [[Dmitry Salita]] (30–0–1, 16 KOs), the [[mandatory challenger]], on 5 December, at the [[Metro Radio Arena]] in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], England.<ref>[http://www.amirsfans.co.uk/news/082/khan-to-face-salita-on-5th-december "Khan to face Salita on 5 December "] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091009093633/http://www.amirsfans.co.uk/news/082/khan-to-face-salita-on-5th-december |date=9 October 2009 }}. Amirsfans.co.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2011.</ref> Due to Khan being a practising Muslim and Salita being an [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jew]], the fight was hyped as a religious clash by the media, referring to it as a "battle of faiths" or "[[Religious war|holy war]]", though Khan and Salita both denied such claims.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Khan destroys Salita in battle of faiths |publisher=CNN |date=5 December 2009 |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/12/05/boxing.amir.khan.salita/ |access-date=6 December 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091208132244/http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/12/05/boxing.amir.khan.salita/| archive-date= 8 December 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> The fight only lasted 76 seconds, with Khan winning via first-round knockout, following three knockdowns. Khan started aggressively landing quick right hands within the first 10 seconds. These shots disorientated Salita. The first knockdown occurred following a clean combination, with that was just the third punch he landed. Khan continued with his fast combinations, which included corkscrew shots from above. He landed a left uppercut, again unsettling Salita, who was still struggling to find his balance. Salita was knocked down twice more before referee Luis Pabon ultimately stopped the fight, deeming Salita was no longer able to continue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=boxing/09/12/04/manual_132024.html|title=Khan v Salita Round by Round|work=Sporting Life|location=UK|date=5 December 2009|access-date=16 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511183955/http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=boxing%2F09%2F12%2F04%2Fmanual_132024.html|archive-date=11 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8385330.stm |title=Amir Khan knocks out Dmitriy Salita in first round |author=Ben Dirs |date=5 December 2009 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=7 December 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091205052445/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8385330.stm| archive-date= 5 December 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>

On 17 January 2010, Khan announced he had split with promoter Frank Warren and signed a deal with [[Oscar De La Hoya]] and [[Golden Boy Promotions]], which resulted in Khan's fights moving back to ITV.<ref name="Amir Khan signs deal with Golden Boy promotions">{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8464248.stm |title=Amir Khan signs deal with Golden Boy promotions |work=BBC Sport |date=17 January 2010 |access-date=18 January 2010 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100119054013/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/8464248.stm| archive-date= 19 January 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

====Khan vs. Malignaggi====
[[File:Khan and Malignaggi 2.jpg|thumb|Khan (left) and [[Paulie Malignaggi|Malignaggi]] at the press conference on 17 March 2010.]]
On 9 March 2010, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that Khan and former light-welterweight world champion [[Paulie Malignaggi]] would hold a press conference in London to announce their world title bout set for 15 May at [[The Theater at Madison Square Garden]] in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Crowd will love to see Khan suffer, warns Malignaggi |work=BBC News |date=16 March 2010 |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8571507.stm |access-date=17 March 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100322211200/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/8571507.stm| archive-date= 22 March 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> This was Khan's first bout in the United States and the second defence of his WBA title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/more/sport/story/22360.html|title=Khan ready to dazzle Malignaggi|work=ESPN.co.uk|access-date=19 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref>

It was a one-sided fight in front of 4,412 in attendance as Khan successfully retained his title after referee Steve Smoger stopped the fight at 1 minute 25 seconds of the eleventh round. The fight was filled with tension, which was fueled by heated exchanges before the event. This led to a few scuffles at the weigh-in.<ref>{{Cite web |title=King Khan Invades New York! Stops Malignaggi in Eleven |url=https://fightkings.com/original/khanstopsmalig264.htm |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=fightkings.com}}</ref> Khan showcased his hand speed and precise jab to dictate the pace from the beginning. Malignaggi found the tempo difficult to maintain. In the third round, Malignaggi landing counterpunches that caused Khan to miss on at time, however, Khan quickly restored control in the following rounds. He delivered combinations, notably a left hook and a right uppercut, which caused Malignaggi to wobble. Malignaggi fell to the canvas in the fifth round. This was ruled a slip, and he was able to continue. From the sixth round, Khan's jab and straight shots broke through Malignaggi's defense. Malignaggi's activity level diminished, and he struggled to counterattack effectively. Following the tenth round, the referee consulted with Malignaggi's corner regarding the possibility of allowing one final round if Malignaggi could alter the course of the fight. In the eleventh round, Khan launched an attack, landing a series of punches that prompted the referee to stop the fight just 85 seconds into the round, resulting in a TKO win for Khan. Malignaggi wanted to proceed, but it was clear the referee made the right. At the time of stoppage, the judges had Khan ahead on points, with scores of 100-90 across all three scorecards.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2010-05-16 |title=Dominant Khan defeats Malignaggi |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8679346.stm |access-date=2025-10-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Malignaggi out to defend New York fight scene's honor |url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/notebook/_/id/5187541/amir-khan-intent-conquering-paulie-malignaggi-us-debut |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mitchell |first=Kevin |date=2010-05-16 |title=Amir Khan keeps his shape to beat Paulie Malignaggi |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/16/amir-khan-paulie-malignaggi |access-date=2025-10-14 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=16 May 2010 |title=Woods: Can't doubt Khan after he TKOs Paulie |url=http://www.espn.com/news/story?id=5192490 |access-date=19 October 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

In the aftermath Malignaggi admitted he lost to the better man, saying, "I've fought two elite fighters, [[Miguel Cotto]] and Amir Khan. From here, I'm not sure where I go. I'll sit down with my team. I don't want to be a punching bag."  Khan earned $1.1 million and Malignaggi received $500,000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2012-02-08 |title=Senchenko vs Malignaggi: Paulie Malignaggi's Short Money Claims Dubious |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2012/2/8/2784158/senchenko-vs-malignaggi-purse-bid-money-split-argument |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=Bad Left Hook, Global Boxing News and Commentary |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=16 May 2010 |title=Woods: Can't doubt Khan after he TKOs Paulie |url=http://www.espn.com/news/story?id=5192490 |access-date=19 October 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Garden |first=Kevin Mitchell at Madison Square |date=16 May 2010 |title=Amir Khan keeps his shape to beat Paulie Malignaggi |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/16/amir-khan-paulie-malignaggi |access-date=19 October 2017 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Khan stated he wanted to fight [[Marcos René Maidana|Marcos Maidana]] next, and that he would not be leaving the light-welterweight division until he had [[Championship unification|unified]] the various belts, suggesting that the way to do this would be for him to fight Maidana, and then go on to face the winner of a [[Devon Alexander]] vs. [[Timothy Bradley]] match.<ref name="BBC16May2010KhanUnify">{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8685082.stm |title=Amir Khan aiming to unify light-welterweight division |work=BBC Sport |date=16 May 2010 |access-date=16 May 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100519130811/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/8685082.stm| archive-date= 19 May 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. Maidana ====
{{main|Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana}}

Maidana (29–1, 27 KOs), after failing to challenge undefeated WBO light-welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, postponed the fight to 19 June due to a back injury.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Rafael|first=Dan|date=13 April 2010|title=Maidana injures back, postpones fight|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5081878|journal=ESPN|access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref> On 3 May, Maidana pulled out of the fight again, still citing his back as the problem. The fight had already been rescheduled from 19 June to 17 July, and Bradley went on to fight [[Luis Carlos Abregu]] on 17 July, instead of Maidana.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Rafael|first=Dan|date=3 May 2010|title=Maidana backs out of fight for 2nd time|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5160063|journal=ESPN|access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref> After failing to secure the fight with Bradley, Maidana's camp announced that he would fight former WBO light-welterweight champion [[DeMarcus Corley]], on 28 August 2010 at the [[Estadio Luna Park|Luna Park Stadium]] in [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina. Maidana went on to win by UD.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Brignone|first=John|date=28 August 2010|title=Marcos Maidana Decisions DeMarcus Corley, Tough Fight|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=30459|journal=BoxingScene|access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref> Khan continued to look for a suitable opponent to challenge next for his title. One of his possible opponents was lightweight champion [[Juan Manuel Marquez]]. Marquez decided not to move up in weight and stayed at lightweight. Maidana then stated his intention to fight Khan: "Stop looking for possible opponents for next Khan 11 December in England. Stop looking for lightweight boxers and face the real [[Light welterweight|140-pounders]]. I'll go to Khan's home soil to take the other portion of the WBA title that belongs to me."<ref>{{cite journal|last=Vester|first=Mark|date=29 August 2010|title=Khan Answers Maidana: Wants To Fight on December 11|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=30294|journal=BoxingScene|access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref> The fight was confirmed on 16 September to take place at the [[Mandalay Bay Events Center|Mandalay Bay]] in Las Vegas on 11 December. Khan was reported to earn at least $1.5{{nbsp}}million compared to Maidana who had a purse of $550,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5577437|title=Khan-Maidana bout finally slated for December|date=15 September 2010|website=ESPN.com|access-date=17 October 2017}}</ref>

Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against Maidana. Khan knocked Maidana down with a combination of two body shots in the first round. Maidana was saved by the bell but regained composure and continued to battle on. Khan dominated the scoring until tiring around round seven. Maidana rallied and midway through round ten stunned Khan with a heavy right hand. Maidana followed up with a series of uppercuts and right hands. Khan then rallied to win rounds eleven and twelve to solidify a UD win. The scores were 114–111 twice, and 113–112. Khan was open to a rematch. Khan landed 273 of 603 punches thrown (45%) and Maidana landed 156 of 767 thrown (20%).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/61962.html|title=Khan wins dramatic war with Maidana|work=ESPN.co.uk|access-date=17 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> The fight was awarded [[Ali–Frazier Award|Fight of the Year]] by the [[Boxing Writers Association of America]].<ref name="telegraph">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2016/05/05/amir-khan-vs-saul-canelo-alvarez-amir-khans-top-6-fights/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2016/05/05/amir-khan-vs-saul-canelo-alvarez-amir-khans-top-6-fights/ |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Amir Khan's Top 6 fights|last=Davies|first=Gareth A.|date=5 May 2016|work=The Telegraph|access-date=17 October 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

====Khan vs. McCloskey, Judah====
{{main|Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey}}

On 4 February 2011, Khan announced a deal had been signed to defend his WBA title against [[List of European Boxing Union champions#Super lightweight|European champion]] [[Paul McCloskey]] in his next fight, who was unbeaten in 22 fights and was ranked world number 10. The fight was scheduled to take place at the MEN Arena on 6 April.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.muscletalk.co.uk/Amir-Khan-Vs-Paul-McCloskey-CONFIRMED-m4313416.aspx|title=Amir Khan Vs Paul McCloskey CONFIRMED! {{!}} MuscleTalk.co.uk|website=muscletalk.co.uk|access-date=19 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019221556/https://www.muscletalk.co.uk/Amir-Khan-Vs-Paul-McCloskey-CONFIRMED-m4313416.aspx|archive-date=19 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[http://www.amirkhanworld.com/?p=1132 Latest News: McCloskey deal signed! Amir Khan Official Blog] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220195456/http://www.amirkhanworld.com/?p=1132 |date=20 February 2011 }}. Amirkhanworld.com. Retrieved 15 April 2011.</ref> Khan won a sixth-round TD after McCloskey was cut by an accidental clash of heads and could not go on in the estimation of the ring doctor.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Michael |url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/165639-khan-wins-sixth-round-technical-decision-after-mccloskey-is-cut |title=Khan wins sixth-round technical decision after McCloskey is cut |publisher=RingTV |date=16 April 2011 |access-date=16 April 2011 |archive-date=19 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110419165428/http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/165639-khan-wins-sixth-round-technical-decision-after-mccloskey-is-cut |url-status=dead }}</ref> The heads of Khan and McCloskey collided about two minutes into the sixth round, causing a bad cut on the inside of McCloskey's left eyebrow. Another tactical few rounds followed, with Khan the main aggressor. In the decisive sixth, a five-punch combination from Khan staggered McCloskey and moments later the pair went toe-to-toe before McCloskey reeled away and noticed blood coming from around his left eye. Khan had some trouble with the awkward and resilient [[Southpaw stance|southpaw]], who was difficult to hit cleanly, but he was both too quick and too busy for McCloskey, winning all six rounds on all three cards.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sukachev |first=Alexey |url=http://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-gets-technical-nod-over-paul-mccloskey-six--38183|title=Amir Khan Gets Technical Nod Over Paul Mccloskey Six|publisher=BoxingScene |date=16 April 2011 |access-date=16 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6370555|title=Amir Khan keeps WBA title|publisher=ESPN |date=16 April 2011 |access-date=16 April 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110429234548/http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6370555| archive-date= 29 April 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> Frank Warren stated that the fight's [[Primetime (TV channel)|Primetime]] pay-per-view sold four times<ref name="boxingscene">{{cite news|title=Frank Warren on Khan-Judah, Froch-Johnson, More|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/frank-warren-on-khan-judah-froch-johnson-more--39946|access-date=4 June 2011|work=BoxingScene|language=en-us}}</ref> as many buys as the network's previous record holder, [[Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler]], which sold 50,000 buys,<ref name="boxingnews24">{{cite news|title=Khan-McCloskey does well on Primetime PPV|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2011/04/khan-mccloskey-does-well-on-primetime-ppv/|work=Boxing News 24|date=17 April 2011}}</ref> thus the Khan{{ndash}}McCloskey fight sold about {{formatnum:{{#expr:4*50000}}|}} buys. The fight was shown in the US on [[HBO]] where it averaged 1.2{{nbsp}}million viewers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.maxboxing.com/news/max-boxing-news/hbos-first-half-posts-similar-ratings-from-greenburg-era|title=HBO's First Half Posts Similar Ratings from Greenburg Era|work=Max Boxing|access-date=6 July 2017|language=En}}</ref>

{{main|Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah}}

On 31 May 2011, Khan agreed to fight 33-year-old two-weight champion [[Zab Judah]] (41–6, 28 KOs) in attempt to unify the WBA, and IBF light-welterweight titles in Las Vegas on 23 July. Judah had reclaimed the IBF title two months earlier against [[Kaizer Mabuza]]. Khan was unhappy that a fight with Bradley could not be made. He said, "Bradley was the guy I wanted to fight but he chickened out. I offered him 50% of UK revenue, which is unheard of, and 50% of all revenue in America, that's how much I wanted to fight him, but he didn't want it." The fight was broadcast on Primetime in UK and HBO in the US.<ref>[http://www.boxingscene.com/khan-vs-judah-deal-reached-july-23-las-vegas--39782 Khan vs Judah fight took place on 23 July in Las Vegas – Boxing News]. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2 June 2011.</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/13625051 Amir Khan to defend WBA title against Zab Judah]. BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 June 2011.</ref> Round one saw a busy Khan as he fought from the outside and kept Judah away with jabs and straights. All four rounds were taken by Khan. Ultimately in the fifth round Judah was taken down with a right uppercut to the body, in which at first commentators believed it was a low blow, since Judah was showing signs of agonising pain, but when it was seen from a different camera angle, it was right on the belt, leading to an 18th [[knockout]] (KO) for Khan in his career so far. Khan later rejected claims for the low blow saying, "He went down. It was above the belt. Zab's a great fighter. I respect him a lot. But it was nowhere near below [the belt]. It was a great shot."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/102372.html|title=Khan rejects low blow claims, targets Mayweather|work=ESPN.co.uk|access-date=19 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> Over five rounds, Khan landed 61 of 284 total punches (21%) and Judah landed 20 of 115 (17%).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=khan-judah-compubox|title=Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah – CompBox Stats|website=boxingscene.com|language=en|access-date=19 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/102352.html|title=Slick Khan wins in controversial fashion|work=ESPN.co.uk|access-date=19 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>Hassan, Nabil. (24 July 2011) [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/9546575.stm Khan v Judah as it happened]. BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2011.</ref> For the fight, Khan earned $1,072,500 and Judah had a $500,000 purse.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2011/7/25/2293309/khan-vs-judah-purses-money-james-kirkland-quillin+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Khan vs Judah Purse Report: Main Event and Undercard Earnings|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=19 October 2017}}</ref> The fight averaged 1.4{{nbsp}}million viewers on HBO,<ref name=":0" /> peaking at 1.417{{nbsp}}million viewers.<ref name="badlefthook"/>

====Khan vs. Peterson====
{{Main|Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson}}
Following the Judah victory, Khan began chasing a big money fight with top pound for pound fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather seemed uninterested, and instead said that Khan should fight the Mayweather Promotions prospect [[Jessie Vargas]], an option that Khan dismissed.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/14268350| title=Britain's Amir Khan targets bout with Floyd Mayweather| work=[[BBC Sport]]| date=24 July 2011| access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2011/9/8/2413385/floyd-mayweather-news-amir-khan-jessie-vargas-mayweather-vs-ortiz| title=Floyd Mayweather Jr Says Amir Khan Needs to Beat Jessie Vargas to Earn a Fight| author=Scott Christ| work=Bad Left Hook| date=8 September 2011| access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> In October 2011, it was announced that Khan would defend his WBA and IBF light-welterweight against mandatory challenger [[Lamont Peterson]] (29–1–1, 15 KOs). The fight would take place on 10 December in Peterson's home town of [[Washington, D.C.]] at the [[Walter E. Washington Convention Center]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.insidehboboxing.com/first/2011/10/7/amir-khan-lamont-peterson-brings-a-clash-of-nations-to-the-a.html| title=Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson Brings a Clash of Nations to the American Capital| author=Kieran Mulvaney| work=[[HBO World Championship Boxing|Inside HBO Boxing]]| date=7 October 2011| access-date=10 May 2019| archive-date=10 May 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510221810/http://www.insidehboboxing.com/first/2011/10/7/amir-khan-lamont-peterson-brings-a-clash-of-nations-to-the-a.html| url-status=usurped}}</ref>

In front of a near sell out crowd of 8,647, Peterson defeated Khan by [[split decision]] (SD) in controversial fashion. Khan was docked a point in rounds seven and twelve by referee Joe Cooper for pushing, although illegal pushing is not usually met with such harsh consequences. Peterson was dropped to the canvas twice, although the first time was counted as a slip instead of a legitimate knockdown. Both fighters boxed well and two judges scored it 113–112 to Peterson, with the other 115–110 to Khan.<ref name=GuardianPeterson>{{cite web| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/dec/11/lamont-peterson-beats-amir-khan-split| title=Amir Khan loses title to Lamont Peterson in controversial split decision| author=Kevin Mitchell| work=[[The Guardian]]| date=11 December 2011| access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref>

[[ESPN]]'s [[Dan Rafael]] scored the fight 114–111 in favour of Khan. HBO's unofficial scorer, [[Harold Lederman]], scored it 113–112, also for Khan. [[Deadspin]] described it as a robbery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadspin.com/5867648/how-to-get-robbed-in-dc-amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson|title=How To Get Robbed In D.C.: Amir Khan Vs. Lamont Peterson|author=Hamilton Nolan|work=Deadspin|date=13 December 2011 }}</ref> After the fight, Khan said, "It was like I was against two people, the referee and Lamont himself. I was the cleaner fighter; he was so wild. The referee wasn't giving me a chance. I heard the referee give me a warning [for pushing], but there was nothing I could do. He kept coming in with his head. There hasn't been [HBO] boxing in D.C. for the last [18] years because this is what happens."<ref name=GuardianPeterson/> Khan earned a base purse of  $1.1{{nbsp}}million, while Peterson earned a career-high $650,000 purse.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/7340210/lamont-peterson-upsets-amir-khan-take-140-pound-titles|title=Lamont Peterson upsets Amir Khan|work=ESPN.com|access-date=17 October 2017}}</ref>

Khan appealed the decision to the sanctioning bodies, citing the poor refereeing, and the presence of a "mystery man" at ringside who could have interfered with the scoring. As soon as the WBA agreed and ordered an immediate rematch, Khan withdrew his appeal with the IBF.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/amir-khan/9012158/Amir-Khan-rematch-with-Lamont-Peterson-confirmed-by-World-Boxing-Association.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/amir-khan/9012158/Amir-Khan-rematch-with-Lamont-Peterson-confirmed-by-World-Boxing-Association.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live| title=Amir Khan rematch with Lamont Peterson confirmed by World Boxing Association| author=Gareth A Davies| work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]| date=15 January 2012| access-date=10 May 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/16618791| title=Lamont Peterson appeals against Amir Khan WBA rematch| author=Richard Conway| work=[[BBC Sport]]| date=19 January 2012| access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref>

A rematch was due to take place in May, but in the run up to the fight, Peterson [[Doping in sport|tested positive]] for synthetic testosterone. The [[Nevada Athletic Commission]] denied Peterson a licence to box, and the fight was cancelled. The WBA reinstated Khan as champion, the IBF did not.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/othersports/lamont-peterson-amir-khan-rematch-is-canceled-after-peterson-is-denied-license-in-light-of-failed-drug-test/2012/05/09/gIQAXjxHEU_story.html|title=Lamont Peterson-Amir Khan rematch is canceled after Peterson is denied license in light of failed drug test| author=Gene Wang| newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]| date=9 May 2012| access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/othersports/lamont-peterson-retains-ibf-title-despite-failed-drug-test-is-ordered-to-fight-zab-judah/2012/08/10/32a138b6-e33a-11e1-a25e-15067bb31849_story.html| title=Lamont Peterson retains IBF title despite failed drug test, is ordered to fight Zab Judah| author=Gene Wang| newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]| date=10 August 2012| access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. García ====
On 17 May 2012, talks were ongoing for a potential title unification fight between Khan and WBC champion [[Danny Garcia (boxer)|Danny García]], with 7 July at the [[Honda Center]] in [[Anaheim, California]], being considered as a possible date. [[Richard Schaefer]] was negotiating and working to finalize terms for both fighters. One of the main issues was from Khan’s status as the IBF and WBA champion after his controversial split-decision loss to [[Lamont Peterson]]. The planned rematch was scrapped when Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone, prompting Golden Boy Promotions’ legal team to explore options for overturning the result and reinstating Khan as champion. At the same time, García had to fulfil a mandatory defense against [[Ajose Olusegun]]. If Khan were to be reinstated as champion, the rules typically allowed for a unification fight to take priority over the mandatory defense. Olusegun publicly protested being overlooked, insisting he wouldn’t step aside and claiming his right to a title shot. García stated he would only fight Khan if the match was officially recognized as a unification bout.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khan-Garcia Discussions Continue For July 7th on HBO |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/khan-garcia-discussions-continue-july-7th-on-hbo |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajose Olusegun Vows Not To Step Aside For Khan-Garcia |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/ajose-olusegun-vows-not-step-aside-khan-garcia |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Danny Garcia: No Khan Fight Unless It's Unification Bout |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/danny-garcia-no-khan-fight-its-unification-bout |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On 23 May, Khan announced he would fight García on 14 July at the [[Mandalay Bay Convention Center|Mandalay Bay]] in Las Vegas, with HBO set to broadcast the fight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khan-Garcia, Mitchell-Banks Heads To The Mandalay Bay |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/khan-garcia-mitchell-banks-heads-mandalay-bay |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Khan v Garcia confirmed for July 14 |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/152030.html |access-date=17 October 2017 |work=ESPN.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref> By 11 July, Khan had been officially reinstated as WBA champion, and the bout was set to include the vacant [[List of The Ring world champions#Junior welterweight|Ring Magazine]] title.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-07-10 |title=Amir Khan reinstated as WBA champion ahead of Garcia fight |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/18790657 |access-date=2025-10-09 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Khan Reinstated As WBA Champion |url=https://news.sky.com/story/khan-reinstated-as-wba-champion-10476103 |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref> WBC President [[José Sulaimán]] clarified that the winner would need to vacate one of the world titles, citing the WBC’s policy against recognizing unified champions with other sanctioning bodies. Sulaimán was surprised at the involvement of the WBA title and reiterated the WBC’s exclusive recognition of its own championship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WBC Chief: Khan-Garcia Winner Must Vacate One Title |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/wbc-chief-khan-garcia-winner-vacate-one-title |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Trainer [[Freddie Roach]] declared a $1,000 incentive for any sparring partner to try knocking down Khan during saprring sessions. Khan stated these sessions sometimes presented a greater challenge than his actual bout.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddie Roach Places $1,000 Bounty on Amir Khan's Head |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/freddie-roach-places-1000-bounty-on-amir-khans-head |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Both Khan and Garcia participated in random drug testing, administered by the [[United States Anti-Doping Agency]] (USADA). This was prompted by Khan's planned rematch with Peterson being cancelled, during which the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) served as the testing agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2012-06-04 |title=Khan vs Garcia: USADA Drug Testing in Place For July 14 Fight |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2012/6/4/3063768/khan-vs-garcia-usada-drug-testing-july-14-fight-hbo-boxing-news |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=Bad Left Hook, Global Boxing News and Commentary |language=en-US}}</ref>

From when the fight was announced, García's father and trainer, Angel García, made critical comments about Khan's race and religion. He stated that Khan was overrated and predicted with that his son would retain his title. Khan disputed the claim, stating that a win over Garcia would counter the notion of him being overrated.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-06-05 |title=Amir Khan tells father of Danny Garcia he will "beat his son" |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/18329170 |access-date=2025-10-09 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref> Khan was not affected by the personal nature of the comments. He noted that the disrespect displayed by his father only served to further motivate him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khan: Garcia Will Take a Beating, KO Because of His Dad! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/khan-garcia-take-beating-ko-his-dad |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Angel Garcia: Peterson Whooped Khan Like an Octopus |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/angel-garcia-peterson-whooped-khan-like-an-octopus |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Angel made antagonistic remarks regarding his experiences with Pakistani fighters, stating that he had never met one who he considered skilled. He clarified that the statement was based on personal observation rather than racial bias. Angel also questioned Roach's reputation, saying that the trainer's success was largely attributed to his association with already established champions instead of developing new talent. He further commented on Khan's past defeats, suggesting that Khan utilized religion to deflect responsibility for his losses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Garcia Rips Khan: Never Met a Pakistanian Who Can Fight! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/garcia-rips-khan-never-met-pakistanian-who-fight |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Garcia Shreds Roach's Creds, Takes Aim at Khan's God |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/garcia-shreds-roachs-creds-takes-aim-khans-god |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=13 July 2012 |title=Amir Khan v Danny Garcia: Briton vows to make Angel Garcia pay for vitriolic rant at pre-fight press conference |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/9397044/Amir-Khan-v-Danny-Garcia-Briton-vows-to-make-Angel-Garcia-pay-for-vitriolic-rant-at-pre-fight-press-conference.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/9397044/Amir-Khan-v-Danny-Garcia-Briton-vows-to-make-Angel-Garcia-pay-for-vitriolic-rant-at-pre-fight-press-conference.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |access-date=10 May 2019 |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> At the fight week press conference, Angel García once again captured the attention with his unusual behaviour and provocative remarks regarding Khan's Pakistani heritage. He displayed gestures and playful mock punches, whilst Khan was speaking. In response, Khan vowed to knockout García, as such a victory would silence his father's criticisms. Both weighed in at 139 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khan: Garcia Will See a Pakistani Knock His Son Out! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/khan-garcia-see-pakistani-knock-his-son-out |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=David |date=2012-07-14 |title=Pound for pound fighters: Khan and Garcia both make their fighting weight with a pound to spare |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/khan-v-garcia-fight-both-1142822 |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=Daily Mirror |language=en}}</ref>

Khan entered the fight as heavy favourite and through the first two rounds and most of the third, he heavily outlanded García. The tide turned late in the third round as García was able to land a hard left hook counterpunch off a missed right. Khan hit the canvas and was clearly hurt, on unsteady legs, for the remaining seconds of the round. García kept pressing in round four, forcing Khan to take a second eight count after he touched the canvas with his glove. Khan regrouped and was temporarily able to go back at García, but with less than a minute left in the round Khan was dropped a third time. Referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight despite Khan assuring him he could continue. After the fight, Khan said, "It wasn't my night. I was coming in with my hands down and Danny took advantage of that. He countered very well against me." Khan's trainer Roach credited his opposite number, Angel García, for successfully goading Khan into fighting a slugfest, leaving himself vulnerable.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://grantland.com/features/on-surprising-fight-amir-khan-danny-garcia/| title=Garcia-Khan: Blind Injustice| author=Jay Caspian Kang| work=[[Grantland]]| date=16 July 2012| access-date=10 May 2019| author-link=Jay Caspian Kang}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/8167550/danny-garcia-stops-favored-amir-khan-4th-round-win-wba-super-lightweight-title|title=Garcia knocks off Khan with fourth-round TKO|work=ESPN.com|access-date=17 October 2017}}</ref>

According to [[CompuBox]], Khan landed 92 of 206 punches thrown (45%), with 46 jabs and 46 power shots landed. García landed 65 of his 216 thrown (30%), 60 of which were power shots.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://compuboxonline.com/compubox-stats-garcia-ko-4-khan/|title=CompuBox – CompuBox Stats: Garcia KO 4 Khan|website=compuboxonline.com|language=en-US|access-date=17 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018012509/http://compuboxonline.com/compubox-stats-garcia-ko-4-khan/|archive-date=18 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Khan earned $950,000, while García had a $520,000 purse. Nevada State Athletic Commission announced the fight generated a total gate of $426,152 from 3,147 tickets sold.<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 July 2012|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2012/7/24/3184941/khan-vs-garcia-gate-vegas-purses-tickets-sold-hbo-boxing-news+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Khan vs Garcia: Fight Does $426K Gate in Vegas, Less Than Either Purse|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=17 October 2017}}</ref> The fight averaged 1.3{{nbsp}}million viewers on [[HBO World Championship Boxing]].<ref name=":0" />

====Khan vs. Molina====
Khan split with trainer Freddie Roach following the García defeat and started training under [[Virgil Hunter]]. It was hoped that the new coach could improve Khan's defensive skills.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/dec/08/amir-khan-carlos-molina| title=Amir Khan's defence in focus as new trainer puts head before heart| author=Kevin Mitchell| work=[[The Guardian]]| date=8 December 2012| access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/amir-khan/9597469/Virgil-Hunter-reveals-strategy-to-make-Amir-Khan-the-complete-fighter.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/amir-khan/9597469/Virgil-Hunter-reveals-strategy-to-make-Amir-Khan-the-complete-fighter.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live| title=Virgil Hunter reveals strategy to make Amir Khan the 'complete fighter'| author=Gareth A Davies| work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]| date=10 October 2012| access-date=11 May 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Khan's next fight was against undefeated lightweight prospect [[Carlos Molina (American boxer)|Carlos Molina]] (17–0–1, 7 KOs). Molina would be moving up in weight for his first twelve-round fight. The fight was aired on [[Showtime (TV channel)|Showtime]], on 15 December 2012, and took place in the [[LA Sports Arena]] in [[California]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/8119722/amir-khan-has-announced-that-his-next-fight-will-be-against-carlos-molina-and-confirmed-that-his-new-trainer-will-be-virgil-hunter| title=Amir Khan has announced that his next fight will be against Carlos Molina and confirmed that his new trainer will be Virgil Hunter| work=[[Sky Sports]]| date=29 September 2012| access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref><ref name=BBCHunter>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/19770007|title=Amir Khan will fight Carlos Molina on 15 December|date=5 October 2012|work=BBC Sport|access-date=17 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> Khan defeated Molina by TKO in the tenth round and won the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Interim championship|Silver]] light-welterweight title. Khan pushed Molina onto the back foot and landed a sharp right hand that cut Molina over the left eye. Khan was stiffened by a right hook in the second before steadying the ship and resuming control of the contest. With Molina's cut deteriorating badly and taking plenty of punishment, referee Jack Reiss suggested his corner pull him out at the end of the ninth, however Molina was sent out for more, despite it being abundantly clear that he did not have the ability to do Khan much damage. Khan started to let his hands go more in round ten, after which his corner finally decided it had seen enough.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/dec/16/amir-khan-carlos-molina-live?intcmp=239 |title= Amir Khan beats Carlos Molina – as it happened |date=16 October 2012 |work=The Guardian |location=London |access-date=18 December 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/20745393|title=Amir Khan beats Carlos Molina in Los Angeles|access-date=27 July 2016|date=16 December 2012}}</ref> Khan landed 312 of 679 punches thrown (46%), an equal amount of jabs and power shots were landed. Molina was less busy, landing 87 of 335 (26%).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=khan-molina-compubox|title=Khan vs. Molina – CompuBox Stats|website=boxingscene.com|language=en|access-date=17 October 2017}}</ref> The fight averaged 616,000 viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/20/12/donaire-arce-ratings-better-khan-molina-report|title=Donaire-Arce ratings better than Khan-Molina: report|website=ABS-CBN News|date=20 December 2012|access-date=4 April 2019}}</ref>

In January 2013, [[Richard Schaefer]] was engaged in efforts to arrange a rematch between Khan and Danny García, who was scheduled to defend his titles against [[Zab Judah]] on 9 February. Khan anticipated a ring return on 20 April, in the UK. Discussions were ongoing to finalize an opponent. Schaefer stated that he had communicated with Garcia's adviser, [[Al Haymon]], who was also interested in the rematch. The plan was for Khan to fight in April, followed by a subsequent bout against Garcia in November or December 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khan vs. Garcia Rematch is Targeted For The Fall |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/khan-vs-garcia-rematch-targeted-fall |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Welterweight===
====Khan vs. Diaz, Collazo====
Following his victory over Molina, Khan returned to the UK for a fight against 33 year old [[Julio Díaz (boxer)|Julio Díaz]] (40–7–1, 29 KOs) on 27 April 2013 in a 143 lbs [[Catch weight|catch-weight]] bout. The fight took place at the [[Sheffield Arena|Motorpoint Arena]] in [[Sheffield]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.proboxing-fans.com/amir-khan-vs-julio-diaz-set-for-april-27-televised-with-garcia-vs-judah-on-showtime_022713/|title=Amir Khan vs. Julio Diaz set for April 27, televised with Garcia vs. Judah on Showtime - ProBoxing-Fans.com|date=27 February 2013|work=ProBoxing-Fans.com|access-date=29 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-gears-up-homecoming-two-years--62778|title=Amir Khan Gears Up For Homecoming After Two Years|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=29 January 2018|language=en-us}}</ref> Khan was able to control some of the fight and managed to survive a fourth-round knockdown from Díaz. Khan managed to hold on throughout the fight to go onto win by UD. The scorecards read 115–113, 115–112, and 114–113. In the aftermath, Khan praised Díaz, "He caught me while I was off balance, and I couldn't get my stance back. I went down. I kept moving to recompose myself. That's what happens. There are little things to work on when we go back in the gym." Khan stated the fight could be his last in the UK.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/204567.html|title=Khan survives huge scare to beat Diaz on points|work=ESPN.co.uk|access-date=20 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/22327649|title=Amir Khan secures hard-fought win over Mexican Julio Diaz|date=27 April 2013|work=BBC Sport|access-date=20 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref>

{{main|Amir Khan vs. Luis Collazo}}

Despite interest in a bout with Khan, Floyd Mayweather announced that he would fight Marcos Maidana (35–3, 31 KOs) on 3 May 2014. On 24 March, Khan decided to fight 32-year-old former champion [[Luis Collazo]] (35–5, 18 KOs) on the [[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana|undercard]] at the [[MGM Grand Las Vegas]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/10666202/welterweights-luis-collazo-amir-khan-fight-floyd-mayweather-undercard-3|title=Khan-Collazo added to Mayweather undercard|work=ESPN.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref> The fight was for the vacant WBA International [[welterweight]] title and WBA title eliminator, as well as the vacant WBC Silver title. Khan was too fast and too disciplined for Collazo, flooring him in the fourth round and twice in the tenth. The judges scored the fight 119–104, and 117–106 twice in Khan's favour.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/27273636|title=Superb Amir Khan easily outpoints Luis Collazo in Las Vegas|last=Sport|first=Ben Dirs BBC|access-date=27 July 2016|date=4 May 2014}}</ref> Khan and Collazo both incurred point deductions in round eight. Collazo hit Khan with a low blow while Khan was holding his head down. Collazo's failed approach resulted in a mismatch on the scorecards. Collazo fought with his hands down most of the night, unafraid of Khan, believing Khan had no power and he would eventually knock him out. In the post-fight interview in the ring, Khan credited his twelve months of boxing training with Virgil Hunter for his success. Khan's purse for the fight was $1.5m while Collazo earned $350,000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2014/5/4/5679640/khan-vs-collazo-results-amir-khan-wins-ugly-but-eventful-fight|title=Khan looks strong in win over Collazo|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/304907.html|title=Khan outclasses Collazo in points win|work=ESPN.co.uk|access-date=20 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref>

====Khan vs. Alexander====
[[File:Khan-devon press.jpg|thumb|Khan vs [[Devon Alexander]] Press Conference]]
Khan looked to fight one more time in 2014, targeting Devon Alexander or [[Robert Guerrero]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/28766909|title=Amir Khan targets Devon Alexander or Robert Guerrero for next fight|date=13 August 2014|work=BBC Sport|access-date=23 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> On 21 October, it was announced that Khan would fight former two-weight world champion Alexander (26–2, 14 KOs). The fight took place on 13 December at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Showtime in the US and [[Sky Sports]] in the UK.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/11799628/devon-alexander-amir-khan-fight-12-round-bout-dec-13|title=Alexander-Khan set for Dec. 13 in Las Vegas|work=ESPN.com|access-date=23 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9582007/amir-khan-v-devon-alexander-live-on-sky-will-be-a-masterclass-says-johnny-nelson|title=Amir Khan v Devon Alexander, live on Sky, will be a masterclass, says Johnny Nelson|work=Sky Sports|access-date=23 October 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/amir-khan-set-face-devon-7974820|title=Amir Khan set to face Devon Alexander in Las Vegas|last=Robson|first=James|date=21 October 2014|work=men|access-date=23 October 2017}}</ref>

In front of 7,768 in attendance, Khan produced a dominant performance to secure a unanimous points victory over Alexander. All three judges scored heavily in Khan's favour, 120–108, 119–109 and 118–110. ESPN's Dan Rafael scored it a 120–108 shutout for Khan. Alexander followed Khan around the ring throughout but was unable to land more than one punch at a time as Khan met him in his tracks with hard combinations. After his victory Khan reiterated his desire to fight Floyd Mayweather. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya said, "So now I know why Mayweather doesn't want to fight him. He was brilliant. I wouldn't have fought him. He is hitting his peak just now. He looked incredible." Khan outlanded Alexander 243 to 91, according to CompuBox, and connected on 43% of his shots, compared to just 20% for Alexander.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/12026364/amir-khan-defeats-devon-alexander-unanimous-decision|title= Amir Khan defeats Devon Alexander|date=15 December 2014|publisher=ESPN|access-date=16 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/dec/14/amir-khan-delivers-on-biggest-stage-with-dominant-win-over-devon-alexander|title=Amir Khan delivers in style with win over Devon Alexander|last=Brenner|first=Steve|date=14 December 2014|work=The Guardian|access-date=23 October 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Khan earned $950,000 and Alexander was paid $600,000 for the fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2014/12/11/7378597/purses-amir-khan-950k-devon-alexander-600k+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Purses: Khan $950K, Alexander $600K|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=23 October 2017}}</ref> The fight averaged 762,000 and peaked 887,000 viewers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2014/12/khan-alexander-averages-762k-viewers-on-showtime/|title=Khan-Alexander averages 762K viewers on Showtime » Boxing News|date=16 December 2014|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=18 December 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. Algieri ====
After Khan himself initially announced the fight on his wife's [[YouTube]] channel on 3 April, a welterweight bout against former WBO light-welterweight champion [[Chris Algieri]] (20–1, 8 KOs) was later finalised to take to place on 29 May 2015, at the [[Barclays Center]] in [[Brooklyn, New York]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/32171340|title=Amir Khan to fight former world champion Chris Algieri|date=2 April 2015|work=BBC Sport|access-date=23 October 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>[https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/boxing-amir-khan-announces-surprise-next-opponent-211902667--box.html "Boxing – Amir Khan announces surprise next opponent"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409044003/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/boxing-amir-khan-announces-surprise-next-opponent-211902667--box.html |date=9 April 2015 }}. ''Yahoo Eurosport UK''. 2 April 2015.</ref> Khan won the bout by UD, winning on all three judges scorecards (117–111 twice and 115–113).<ref>[http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/amir-khan-turns-back-strong-challenge-chris-algieri "Amir Khan turns back strong challenge from Chris Algieri"]. ''Premier Boxing Champions''. 29 May 2015.</ref> Khan counterpunched effectively from the outside after being surprised with Algieri's aggression. Algieri fought a far better fight than he did against Manny Pacquiao, throwing more punches and landing some power shots.  Khan landed 218 of 609 punches thrown (36%), while Algieri landed on 199 of 703 (28%), most of which were in the opening six rounds. Following the victory, Khan was now 5–0 against New York opponents. He again called out Mayweather saying, "I think everybody knows Amir Khan wants to fight Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather is a champion, so let's make it happen." Khan made $1.5{{nbsp}}million and Algieri earned a $500,000 purse.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.totalsportek.com/boxing/amir-khan-vs-chris-algieri-purse/|title=Amir Khan vs Chris Algieri Purse Payout Confirmed|date=21 May 2015|work=TOTAL SPORTEK|access-date=23 October 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/12978669/amir-khan-wins-unanimous-decision-chris-algieri|title=Khan takes unanimous decision win over Algieri|work=ESPN.com|access-date=23 October 2017}}</ref> The fight, which took place on Spike, averaged 1{{nbsp}}million viewers and peaked at 1.2{{nbsp}}million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/12996/notes-khan-algieri-averages-1m-viewers|title=Notes: Khan-Algieri averages 1M viewers|work=ESPN.com|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref>

In September 2015, [[Danny Garcia (boxer)|Danny García]] began to express interest in a rematch with Khan. García was now competing in the welterweight division, the same as Khan and aiming for big fights. Since their fight, Khan had achieved a five-fight winning streak. García was confident regarding a potential rematch. He recognized Khan's abilities but maintained that he had also improved vastly through experience, since their first meeting. Khan was considering a possible showdown with [[Manny Pacquiao]] before a possible rematch with Garcia. According to Garcia, a rematch between them would be financially rewarding and appeal to a wider audience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Danny Garcia: Anytime Amir Khan Wants, It Can Happen! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/danny-garcia-anytime-amir-khan-wants-it-happen |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

By January 2016, Garcia now stated he was no longer interested in a rematch with Khan, despite Khan being designated as the mandatory challenger for the [[List of WBC world champions#Welterweight|WBC welterweight]] title. His father and trainer, Angel, wanted them to focus on new opportunities. Khan was also searching for an opponent and publicly denied claims made by Pacquiao’s team regarding a failed negotiation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-01-24 |title=Danny Garcia beats Guerrero to pave way for Khan rematch |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/35394450 |access-date=2025-10-09 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Danny Garcia sets up possible rematch with Amir Khan after WBC win |url=http://www.skysports.com:80/boxing/news/12183/10142083/danny-garcia-sets-up-possible-rematch-with-amir-khan-after-wbc-win |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160501102929/http://www.skysports.com:80/boxing/news/12183/10142083/danny-garcia-sets-up-possible-rematch-with-amir-khan-after-wbc-win |archive-date=2016-05-01 |access-date=2025-10-09 |work=Sky Sports |language=en}}</ref> Khan criticized [[Kell Brook]] for demanding a 50-50 split, implying that Brook should be more realistic on his financial terms. Hearn mentioned that negotiations were ongoing and responded to Khan's statements regarding the split. Hearn stated that Khan requested a £10m guarantee with PPV upside, while Brook was proposed to receive up to £2.5m. Hearn implied that they were prepared to offer a 60-40 split in favor of Khan.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Danny Garcia is not interested in a rematch with Amir Khan |url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10139716/danny-garcia-admits-he-is-not-interested-in-a-rematch-with-amir-khan |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170817163601/http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10139716/danny-garcia-admits-he-is-not-interested-in-a-rematch-with-amir-khan |archive-date=2017-08-17 |access-date=2025-10-09 |work=Sky Sports |language=en}}</ref>

===Middleweight===

====Khan vs. Álvarez====
{{Main|Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan}}

In early 2016, it was announced that Khan is moving up two [[Weight class (boxing)|weight divisions]] to [[middleweight]], to fight [[Canelo Álvarez]] (46–1–1, 32 KOs) [[List of WBC world champions#Middleweight|WBC]], ''[[List of The Ring world champions#Middleweight|The Ring]]'', and [[Lineal championship|lineal]] [[middleweight]] titles. The fight took place on 7 May 2016, at the new [[T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)|T-Mobile Arena]] in Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve CarpLas Vegas Review-Journal |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/boxing/canelo-alvarez-set-fight-amir-khan-first-bout-t-mobile-arena |title=Canelo Alvarez set to fight Amir Khan in first bout at T-Mobile Arena &#124; Las Vegas Review-Journal |publisher=Reviewjournal.com |access-date=3 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goldenboypromotions.com/en/news-article/canelo-alvarez-vs-amir-khan-international-three-city-press-tour|title=Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan International Three-City Press Tour &#124; Golden Boy Promotions|website=www.goldenboypromotions.com|access-date=13 January 2020}}</ref> The bout was on HBO [[Pay per view|PPV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boxing/post/_/id/5897/alvarez-khan-carries-great-entertainment-value |title=Alvarez-Khan carries great entertainment value – Boxing Blog- ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date= 2 February 2016|access-date=3 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Boxing News TV |url=http://boxingnewstv.com/canelo-vs-khan-set-for-may-7th/ |title=Canelo vs. Khan set for May 7th&#124; Boxing News TV |date=2 February 2016 |publisher=Boxing News TV |access-date=3 February 2016}}</ref>

Khan lost to Álvarez by way of knockout in round six. Although many believe Khan was ahead on points including ESPN, two of the ringside judges had Álvarez ahead after five rounds (49–46 and 48–47), the third judge had Khan ahead (48–47).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Fight:2037455|title=Fight:2037455 – BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> With the scorecards heading towards a SD halfway through the fight, Khan admitted, "it may have been a blessing being knocked out in the sixth round, rather than an upset loss on the scorecards after twelve rounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/36244144|title=Amir Khan vows to fight on after Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez defeat|last=Vegas|first=Ben Dirs BBC Sport in Las|access-date=9 May 2016|date=8 May 2016}}</ref> According to CompuBox, Álvarez landed 64 of 170 (38%) and Khan landed 48 of 166 punches (29%).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/15485795/canelo-alvarez-defeats-amir-khan-knockout-sixth-round | title=Canelo crushes Khan, calls out Golovkin| date=8 May 2016}}</ref>

Alvarez' official purse for the bout was $3.5 million and Khan had a base purse of $2 million. With the event hitting at least 500,000 buys, Alvarez would see his earning reach up to $20 million and Khan's earnings around $13 million, plus his [[BoxNation]] TV deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.totalsportek.com/boxing/khan-vs-canelo-purse/|title=Amir Khan vs Canelo Alvarez Purse Payouts (Revealed)|date=7 February 2016|website=TOTAL SPORTEK|language=en-US|access-date=4 April 2019}}</ref>

The fight generated a live gate of $7,417,350, according to figures released by the [[Nevada Athletic Commission|Nevada State Athletic Commission]]. That total came from 13,072 tickets sold, far short of a sellout. The Álvarez-Khan gross placed it 34th-best in Nevada history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/16027/notes-alvarez-khan-generates-7-4-million-gate|title=Notes: Alvarez-Khan generates $7.4 million gate|website=ESPN.com|access-date=15 May 2016|date=13 May 2016}}</ref> On PPV, the fight sold around 600,000 PPV buys and grossed more than $30{{nbsp}}million. This made it one of the biggest recent PPV fights, behind [[Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Álvarez]], and surpassing [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley III]] and [[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto]].<ref name="espn-canelo" />

=== Return to welterweight ===
On 26 February 2017, Khan and reigning [[List of WBO world champions#Welterweight|WBO welterweight]] champion Manny Pacquiao both tweeted a deal had been reached between both camps for a 'super fight' worth potentially £30{{nbsp}}million to take place on 23 April in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. Pacquiao was initially in negotiations to fight [[Jeff Horn]] in Australia, but held a poll asking the fans who he should fight next. Khan won the poll, thus setting up the fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18768463/manny-pacquiao-amir-khan-tweet-fight-april-23|title=Pacquiao, Khan announce they'll fight in April|work=ESPN.com|access-date=27 February 2017}}</ref> [[The Sevens Stadium]] in [[Dubai]], [[Zayed Sports City Stadium]] and [[Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium]] in [[Abu Dhabi]] were being considered as venues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18773167/pacquiao-khan-venue-uae-set-announced|title=Three UAE venues in the frame for Pacquiao-Khan|work=ESPN.com|access-date=27 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10782633/amir-khan-to-fight-manny-pacquiao-in-april|title=Amir Khan to fight Manny Pacquiao in April|date=26 February 2017|website=Sky Sports|access-date=27 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39094500|title=Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan to fight in April|date=26 February 2017|work=BBC Sport|access-date=27 February 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> Speaking to [[Bob Arum]] on 1 March, Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz confirmed the fight would place on 20 May in the United Arab Emirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao-vs-khan-on-19-says-koncz-arum-meeting--114105|title=Pacquiao vs. Khan on May 19, Says Koncz After Arum Meeting – Boxing News|website=boxingscene.com|date=March 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=1 March 2017}}</ref> Only a week later, Bob Arum told ESPN that, "It's kaddish for the UAE deal. It's dead." Arum also said that Khan would not be Pacquiao's next opponent.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18847682/announced-fight-manny-pacquiao-amir-khan-happen|title=Deal 'dead' for announced Pacquiao-Khan fight| author=[[Dan Rafael]]| work=[[ESPN.com]]| date=3 July 2017| access-date=8 March 2017}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. Lo Greco ====
On 10 January 2018, during a live press conference in London, Khan signed a three-fight deal with [[Eddie Hearn]] at [[Matchroom Sport]]. The deal meant Khan would fight exclusively on [[Sky Sports]], with his return bout in the UK taking place on 21 April at the [[Echo Arena Liverpool|Echo Arena]] in Liverpool.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22021876/amir-khan-signs-promotional-deal-matchroom-boxing-eddie-hearn-fight-liverpool-echo-arena-april-21|title=Khan signs three-fight deal with Matchroom|work=ESPN.com|access-date=10 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.matchroomsport.com/news/amir-khan-signs-three-fight-deal-with-matchroom-boxing/|title=Amir Khan signs three-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing – Matchroom Sport|date=10 January 2018|work=Matchroom Sport|access-date=10 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11202104/amir-khan-announces-british-homecoming-live-on-sky-sports-after-signing-for-matchroom-boxing|title=Amir Khan announces British homecoming live on Sky Sports after signing for Matchroom Boxing|work=Sky Sports|access-date=10 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> on 29 January, [[Phil Lo Greco]] (28–3, 17 KOs) was announced as his opponent.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11227503/amir-khan-will-fight-phil-lo-greco-on-his-british-homecoming-live-on-sky-sports-on-april-21|title=Amir Khan will fight Phil Lo Greco on his British homecoming, live on Sky Sports, on April 21|work=Sky Sports|access-date=29 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> At the official press conference, a brawl broke out after Lo Greco made comments about Khan's personal life, "After the Canelo loss you went on a losing streak – family, wife and then you go out and tweet to the heavyweight champion of the world. What is wrong with you, mate?" Khan responded by throwing his glass full of water towards Lo Greco. The bout was fought at a catchweight of 150{{nbsp}}pounds, as requested by Lo Greco's team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/42876859|title=Amir Khan: Boxer throws water at Phil Lo Greco in heated exchange about personal life|date=2018|work=BBC Sport|access-date=30 January 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11228871/amir-khan-scuffle-with-phil-lo-greco-halts-press-conference|title=Amir Khan scuffle with Phil Lo Greco halts press conference|work=Sky Sports|access-date=30 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> Khan trained with Joe Goosen for the fight, with Virgil Hunter unavailable due to ill health.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22918707/joe-goossen-replace-virgil-hunter-amir-khan-trainer-fight-vs-phil-lo-greco|title=Goossen to train Khan for bout vs. Lo Greco|work=ESPN.com|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> The fight would be the first boxing main event to stream on ESPN's new [[Streaming media|streaming service]] [[ESPN+]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/23005614/amir-khan-phil-lo-greco-bout-featured-espn+|title=Khan-Lo Greco to air on ESPN+ on April 21|work=ESPN.com|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref>

Khan knocked Lo Greco out in 39 seconds of round one, setting a new record for himself. The first knockdown occurred after just 15 seconds when Khan landed a right hand to the head. Lo Greco appeared hurt, but managed to beat the 10 count. When the action resumed, Khan quickly moved on Lo Greco, putting him against the ropes with a flurry of punches until he dropped once more. Referee Victor Loughlin called a halt to the fight immediately.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43838176|title=Amir Khan knocks out Phil lo Greco in 40 seconds; targets Kell Brook|date=21 April 2018|work=BBC Sport|access-date=23 April 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-destroys-phil-lo-greco-less-minute-results--127406|title=Amir Khan Destroys Phil Lo Greco in Less Than a Minute|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=23 April 2018|language=en-us}}</ref> After the fight, rival [[Kell Brook]], who was on pundit duty, entered the ring and the two boxers traded words. Khan said, "The weight is an issue with Kell, I'm a 147 lbs fighter. I will fight and beat Kell Brook and the world knows it."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/11341965/khan-vs-lo-greco-amir-khan-stops-phil-lo-greco-after-just-40-seconds-in-liverpool|title=Khan vs Lo Greco: Amir Khan stops Phil Lo Greco after just 40 seconds in Liverpool|work=Sky Sports|access-date=23 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> During the post-fight press conference, Khan named a number of top welterweights including [[Keith Thurman]] and [[Errol Spence Jr.|Errol Spence]], but stated he would like to bring [[Adrien Broner]] over to the UK for a big fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/23292426/amir-khan-eyeing-adrian-broner-kell-brook-next-fight|title=Khan: Broner more likely next than Brook|work=ESPN.com|access-date=23 April 2018}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. Vargas ====
At an official press conference on 28 June, it was announced that Khan would return to [[Arena Birmingham]] for the first time since 2008, against Colombian [[Samuel Vargas]] (29–3–2, 14 KOs), who has been a five-fight unbeaten run since November 2016. Speaking of the fight, Khan said, "One of my aims this year was to be as active as possible, so I'm very happy to get back in the ring again so soon against Samuel Vargas. Vargas is a tough and well-schooled fighter, who has shared the ring with some top welterweights including Danny Garcia and Errol Spence Jr."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11419609/amir-khan-back-in-action-against-samuel-vargas-in-birmingham|title=Amir Khan back in action against Samuel Vargas in Birmingham|work=Sky Sports|access-date=29 June 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/44640998|title=Amir Khan to face Samuel Vargas and hopes for Manny Pacquiao test|date=28 June 2018|work=BBC Sport|access-date=29 June 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref> Vargas weighed 146 lbs. At first attempt Khan weighed 147.2 lbs. He then took off his socks and weighed 147.1 lbs. Khan then took off his shorts, stripping completely naked and made the 147 lbs limit.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/photos-amir-khan-samuel-vargas-weights--131582|title=Photos: Amir Khan, Samuel Vargas – Ready For Battle|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=8 September 2018|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11492505/khan-vs-vargas-amir-khan-strips-down-as-he-returns-to-welterweight|title=Khan vs Vargas: Amir Khan strips down as he returns to welterweight|work=Sky Sports|access-date=8 September 2018|language=en}}</ref>

The fight took place on 8 September 2018, Khan won the fight by UD, with scores of 119–108, 119–109 and 118–110.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amir Khan scores unanimous points win over Samuel Vargas in Birmingham| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/45461996| author=Luke Reddy |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=8 September 2018}}</ref> Khan knocked Vargas twice in the fight in dropping him in round two and three. Vargas dropped Khan once in round three. Khan fought well in round five in landing a lot of fast combinations to the head of Vargas, who suffered a nose injury. Vargas took the punishment and showed a lot of heart as he kept coming forward. Midway through the fight, Khan began to slow down and showed fatigue. He began to pick his combinations rather than just throw a flurry. Vargas focused mostly on the body attack for the fight. He managed to have Khan in trouble as he pinned him against the ropes, most notably in rounds six and ten.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-dropped-second-decision-samuel-vargas-results--131630|title=Amir Khan Dropped in Second, Decisions Samuel Vargas|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=14 September 2018|language=en-us}}</ref> After the fight, Khan said, "I really wanted to go the distance. It's been three years since I went twelve rounds. There were a couple of times when I could have stopped him and I kind of stepped off him." Khan called for a fight against former sparring partner Manny Pacquiao and Eddie Hearn said it was 'now or never' for a Kell Brook fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/24617699/boxing-amir-khan-dominates-samuel-vargas-wants-manny-pacquiao-next|title=Khan defeats Vargas, wants Pacquiao next|work=ESPN.com|access-date=14 September 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/32461/11493649/khan-vs-vargas-amir-khan-climbs-off-canvas-to-beat-samuel-vargas|title=Khan vs Vargas: Amir Khan climbs off canvas to beat Samuel Vargas|work=Sky Sports|access-date=14 September 2018|language=en}}</ref> According to CompuBox stats, Khan landed 199 punches of 581 thrown (35%) and Vargas was credited with landing 142 of his 535 thrown (27%). Vargas landed 100 shots to Khan's body, 91 being power punches.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-vs-samuel-vargas-compubox-punch-stats--131673|title=Amir Khan vs. Samuel Vargas – CompuBox Punch Stats|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=14 September 2018|language=en-us}}</ref> Hearn announced that the fight set a viewership record, for the biggest live audience on UK [[subscription television]] in boxing history.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amir Khan vs Samuel Vargas Fight Sets A New Record In Boxing |url=https://www.boxingnewsandviews.com/2018/09/09/amir-khan-vs-samuel-vargas-fight-sets-a-new-record-in-boxing/ |work=Boxing News and Views |date=9 September 2018}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. Crawford ====
On 9 December 2018, it was reported that Top Rank had offered Khan a guaranteed $5 million purse, plus a percentage of PPV revenue, to fight [[Terence Crawford]] on 23 March 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/03/amir-khan-claims-he-is-closing-in-on-world-title-showdown-with-terence-crawford-8204738/|title=Amir Khan close to signing sensational deal to fight Terence Crawford|last=Barry|first=Coral|date=3 December 2018|website=Metro|language=en|access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref> The fight was made official in January 2019, and it was set to take place at Madison Square Garden on 20 April. The fight would be broadcast live on [[ESPN PPV]]; UK broadcasting rights were later acquired by [[BT Sport Box Office]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Idec |first1=Keith |title=Amir Khan Has Decided To Fight Crawford, Likely April 20 At MSG |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-decided-fight-crawford-likely-april-20-msg--135148 |website=BoxingScene.com |date=4 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/crawford-vs-khan-press-conference-set-london-on-january-15--135307|title=Crawford vs. Khan – Press Conference Set, London on January 15|website=BoxingScene.com|date=11 January 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=1 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/crawford-khan-madison-square-garden-chosen-site--135624|title=Crawford-Khan: Madison Square Garden Chosen as Site|website=BoxingScene.com|date=22 January 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=1 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/amir-khan-next-fight-uk-broadcaster-revealed/|title=Amir Khan next fight UK broadcaster revealed|date=8 March 2019|website=Boxing News|language=en-US|access-date=1 April 2019}}</ref> Khan, commenting on facing Crawford rather than long-time domestic rival Brook, believed winning a world title against a consensus pound-for-pound boxer would be a bigger achievement than defeating Brook. He also believed that win or lose against Crawford, the Brook opportunity would still be available.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/khan-feels-crawford-brings-far-more-table-brook--134290|title=Khan Feels Crawford Brings Far More To The Table Than Brook|website=BoxingScene.com|date=3 December 2018 |language=en-us|access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/25765624|title=Crawford and Khan to fight on ESPN PPV April 20|date=15 January 2019|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=1 April 2019}}</ref> Khan returned to veteran trainer Virgil Hunter for the Crawford bout. Hunter was unable to train Khan for his previous two bouts due to ill health.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-return-trainer-virgil-hunter-crawford-fight--135412|title=Amir Khan To Return To Trainer Virgil Hunter For Crawford Fight|website=BoxingScene.com|date=15 January 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=1 April 2019}}</ref>

The fight, taking place in front of over 14,000 in attendance, ended in controversial circumstances when Crawford won by technical knockout in the sixth round due to an accidental low blow.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-04-21 |title=Amir Khan beaten by Terence Crawford after low blow |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/48001226 |access-date=2025-09-24 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-20 |title=Fight Report: Crawford vs Khan - All The Results From The Garden |url=https://www.thefightcity.com/fight-report-crawford-vs-khan-boxing/ |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=The Fight City |language=en-US}}</ref> Crawford knocked Khan down in the first round with a powerful overhand right towards the end of the round. Crawford continued to control the bout, utilizing his skills, speed, and power. He landed significant punches while Khan struggled to keep pace. The fight took a controversial turn in the sixth round, when Crawford landed an accidental low blow. Khan was given time to recover but notably chose not to continue, leading to the referee stopping the fight and awarding Crawford a TKO victory. The incident prompted debate regarding whether Khan was truly unable to continue or if he took the opportunity to exit a losing fight. At the time of the stoppage, Crawford lead on all three scorecards, 50–44, and 49–45 twice.<ref>{{cite web |author=Bryan Armen Graham |date=21 April 2019 |title=Terence Crawford retains title when Amir Khan can't continue after low blow |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/21/terence-crawford-amir-khan-fight-report-low-blow |access-date=4 May 2019 |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> According to CompuBox, Crawford landed 88 of 211 punches thrown (41.7%) and Khan landed 44 of 182 thrown (24.2%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan - CompuBox Punch Stats |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/terence-crawford-vs-amir-khan-compubox-punch-stats |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Crawford Drops Khan, Gets TKO in Sixth After Hunter Stops It |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/crawford-drops-khan-gets-tko-sixth-results |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Khan was guaranteed a base purse of $5 million (£3.85m) with Crawford set to take home a minimum of $5.5m (£4.23m).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Andy |date=2019-04-20 |title=Khan vs Crawford purse and prize money: How much will Amir Khan mak... |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1116660/Amir-Khan-Terence-Crawford-purse-prize-money-how-much |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Express.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>

==== Khan vs. Dib ====
On 12 July 2019 in [[Jeddah]], Saudi Arabia, Khan defeated former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[featherweight]] champion [[Billy Dib]] by technical knockout in the fourth round to win the vacant [[List of current WBC International champions|WBC International]] welterweight title. Dib took the fight on short notice in June after Khan's original opponent [[Neeraj Goyat]] was injured in a car crash. On the night, Khan sent Dib to the canvas in the second round with a left hook. In the fourth round, a double left hook followed by a rapid combination knocked Dib down again, prompting his corner to throw in the towel.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Khan beats Dib in Saudi Arabia bout|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/48971044|access-date=2021-06-29}}</ref>

===Catchweight===
====Khan vs. Brook====
On 19 February 2022, Khan was defeated with a sixth-round technical knockout at the hands of [[Kell Brook]] in a 149-pound catchweight bout at Manchester’s [[AO Arena]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Amir Khan considering retirement after crushing defeat against Kell Brook |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1676109 |work=Dawn |date=20 February 2022}}</ref>

===Retirement===
On 13 May 2022, Khan announced his retirement from boxing after 17 years as a professional.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-13 |title=World titles, and a long-standing legacy: Amir Khan retires from boxing |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/33909914/amir-khan-retires-boxing |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> He is remembered for his legacy as a former unified light-welterweight world champion and an Olympic silver medallist.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amir Khan announces the end of his boxing career after defeat against Kell Brook |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12612019/amir-khan-has-announced-the-end-of-his-boxing-career-after-defeat-against-kell-brook |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250926154313/https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12612019/amir-khan-has-announced-the-end-of-his-boxing-career-after-defeat-against-kell-brook |archive-date=2025-09-26 |access-date=2025-10-08 |work=Sky Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rafael |first=Dan |date=2022-05-13 |title=Amir Khan announces his retirement |url=https://danrafael.substack.com/p/amir-khan-announces-his-retirement |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=Fight Freaks Unite}}</ref> In a statement, he said:<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-13 |title=Amir Khan: Former unified world champion and Olympic medallist retires |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/61438871 |access-date=2025-10-08 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>{{Blockquote|text="It's time to hang up my gloves. I feel blessed to have had such an amazing career that has spanned over 27 years. I want to say a heartfelt thanks to the incredible teams I have worked with and to my family, friends and fans for the love and support they have shown me."}}Khan ended his professional career with a record of 34 wins and six losses, dating back to his debut in 2005. He sat down with [[Sky Sports]], to discuss his career and stated that he had been contemplating retirement, before his last fight. This was driven on by family members who encouraged him after reaching his goals in boxing. He noted that his children wanted him to be more present at home, which also influenced his decision. He reflected on the physical toll that boxing took on him throughout the years and needed to prioritize his health and family life. Khan was thankful to be able to retire in good health and knowing what he achieved. He attributed a lot of his personal development and stability to boxing.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amir Khan: I retired because my love for boxing wasn't there anymore {{!}} It's been wonderful |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12612214/amir-khan-i-retired-because-my-love-for-boxing-wasnt-there-anymore-its-been-wonderful |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250926154151/https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12612214/amir-khan-i-retired-because-my-love-for-boxing-wasnt-there-anymore-its-been-wonderful |archive-date=2025-09-26 |access-date=2025-10-08 |work=Sky Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref>

=== Doping violation ===
{{wikinews|British boxer Amir Khan receives ban for doping}}
Khan received a two year ban in April 2023, backdated to April 2022, after a doping test revealed the presence of [[ostarine]] following his fight against Kell Brook. The tribunal ruling over the case accepted Khan's argument that the violation was not intentional.<ref>{{cite news |title=Khan banned for two years for doping violation |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/65173545 |access-date=4 April 2023 |work=BBC Sport |date=4 April 2023}}</ref>

==Trainers==
* Oliver Harrison (July 2005 – April 2008)<ref name=GuardianHarrison/>
* [[Jorge Rubio (boxing trainer)|Jorge Rubio]] (July 2008 – September 2008)<ref name=TelegraphRubio/>
* [[Freddie Roach (boxing)|Freddie Roach]] (October 2008 – September 2012)<ref name=GuardianRoach/>
* Virgil Hunter (September 2012 – March 2018)<ref name=BBCHunter/>
* Joe Goosen (March 2018 – January 2019)<ref name=":1" />
* [[Virgil Hunter]] (January 2019 – April 2019)<ref name=":2" />
* Clarence ‘Bones’ Adams (May 2019 – July 2019)<ref>{{Cite web |last=G |first=Tanner |date=2019-06-14 |title=Amir Khan Leaves Virgil Hunter; Hires Clarence Adams |url=https://3kingsboxing.com/khan-leaves-hunter-hires-adams/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=3Kings Boxing WorldWide® |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-06 |title=Amir Khan new trainer is Bones Adams & back with Alex Ariza - Seconds Out |url=https://www.secondsout.com/news/amir-khan-new-trainer-is-bones-adams-back-with-alex-ariza/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.secondsout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Brian McIntyre|Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre]] (August 2021 – February 2022)<ref>{{Cite web |last=August 2021 |first=Boxing Social Staff on 9th |date=2021-08-09 |title=Amir Khan Now Training Alongside Terence Crawford |url=https://boxing-social.com/news/amir-khan-now-training-alongside-terence-crawford/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=boxing-social.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Promoter and sponsor==
===Khan Promotions===
Amir Khan is a [[Promoter (entertainment)|promoter]], the [[CEO]] of his own boxing promotion company, Khan Promotions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Boxer Amir Khan seeks multiple agencies for global PR and marketing support|url=https://www.prweek.com/article/1436127/boxer-amir-khan-seeks-multiple-agencies-global-pr-marketing-support|work=[[PRWeek]]|date=12 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> In March 2021 Khan officially announced his first-ever signing, Tal Singh and is now managing the former England amateur champion, who he is hoping to guide towards a historic world title triumph.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12261706/amir-khan-has-signed-tal-singh-who-aims-to-become-the-first-sikh-world-champion|title=Amir Khan has signed Tal Singh who aims to become the first Sikh world champion|work=Sky Sports }}</ref> Khan relaunched AK Promotions in 2025, partnering with Legacy Promotions and [[DAZN]], with the first event taking place in [[Accra]], Ghana on 13 June 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-02 |title=Amir Khan Relaunches Promotional Outfit For 'Explosive' Fight Night In Africa - Seconds Out |url=https://www.secondsout.com/news/amir-khan-relaunches-promotional-outfit-for-explosive-fight-night-in-africa/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=www.secondsout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> Khan promoted his second boxing event in Nigeria in October 2025, featuring a main event between cruiserweights Brandon Glanton and [[Rocky Fielding]], who was later replaced by [[Marcus Browne]], in Lagos. Khan was excited about bringing world-class boxing to Nigeria, stating the event aimed to inspire a new generation and highlight the talent of Nigerian boxers alongside international competitors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-19 |title=Amir Khan to promote boxing card in Nigeria |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/46009201/amir-khan-promote-first-major-boxing-card-nigeria |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-29 |title=Rocky Fielding Out, Marcus Browne-Brandon Glanton Set For Lagos On Oct. 1 |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/rocky-fielding-out-marcus-browne-brandon-glanton-set-for-lagos-on-oct-1 |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=RingMagazine.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Amir Khan Academy===
Khan announced that he was building a boxing academy called the Amir Khan Academy to produce Pakistani boxing champions.<ref>In an interview, Khan said, "''Well, basically, I'm, I'm building the Amir Khan Academy which is, um, money out of my own pocket I'm gonna to put into, uh, places. I'm not really got the help from, like, the people I needed the help from, like the government for example. But there, [[Islamabad]] government helped me, good, you know, by giving me a part of land and facilities, uh, at the, um, at the Jinnah Sta-, [[Jinnah Sports Stadium|Jinnah Stadium]], but, um, obviously over all, I'm not really got help off anybody. I had to come here myself, and take money out of my own pocket, and put it in, but this is only because I wanted to see Pakistan succeed in sport, so my first academy will be ready in three months, and the reason I want to build an academy is because I want to produce champions that are Pakistani.''" This quote is from the YouTube video titled, "''Special Interview of Amir Khan (Boxer) 27 December 2015''" which was retrieved on 10 December 2016, from this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpOBeGDuQDI&t=9m18s link]. This link starts at the 9:18 mark of the video where the quote starts. The quote ends at the 9:59 mark of the video.</ref> Based in [[Islamabad]], the Amir Khan Academy is planning to train [[Pakistan at the 2014 Asian Games|Pakistani]] [[Boxing at the Asian Games|amateur boxers]] competing at the [[2018 Asian Games]] in [[Indonesia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Amir Khan ready to coach Pakistani boxers for Asian games – Daily Times|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/233178/amir-khan-ready-to-coach-pakistani-boxers-for-asian-games/|work=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]|date=27 April 2018}}</ref>

===Super Fight League===
In 2016, Khan was named co-owner of India's [[Super Fight League]] (SFL).<ref>{{cite news|title=Boxing superstar Amir Khan named co-owner of Super Fight League, promises new MMA format in 2016|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/8/11/9126707/boxing-amir-khan-named-co-owner-super-fight-league-new-mma-format-2016|access-date=8 March 2016|issue=11 August 2015|publisher=[[Vox Media, Inc.]]}}</ref> He announced that he, along with Super Fight League, would introduce India's first team-based [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] [[Sports league|league]], with events expected to be held in India, the United States, Canada, and Dubai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/amir-khan-host-worlds-first-8336343|title=Amir Khan to host world's first mixed martial arts league in bid to inspire youngsters to sport|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|date=2 July 2016}}</ref> SFL has had several [[Bollywood]] stars, including [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Tiger Shroff]], and [[Jacqueline Fernandez]], as promoters and team ambassadors.<ref name="mint">{{cite news|last=Janardhan|first=Arun|title=Super Boxing League banks on Amir Khan, star power|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/V6qDDma26WlKadfxPmqNDM/Super-Boxing-League-banks-on-Amir-Khan-star-power.html|work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=10 May 2017}}</ref> SFL is the world's third largest MMA brand. It has had 67 live televised events, with over 100{{nbsp}}million views.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav|title=Super Fight League promoters to invest Rs 200 crore over 3 years|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/promoters-to-put-rs-200-crore-more-in-super-fight-league/articleshow/62110827.cms|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=18 December 2017}}</ref>

===Super Boxing League===
In 2017, Khan and Bill Dosanjh founded [[Super Boxing League]] (SBL) after Super Fight League first season. The league is organised with the support of WBC and Professional Boxing Organisation India. The first season had 8 teams comprising both men and women pugilist.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/amir-khan-is-associated-with-super-boxing-league/article18409638.ece | title=Amir Khan is associated with Super Boxing League| newspaper=The Hindu| date=8 May 2017}}</ref> Both [[British Asian]], Khan and Dosanjh have founded SBL to popularise professional boxing in India. SBL has had several Bollywood stars joining as team ambassadors, including [[Suniel Shetty]], [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Sushant Singh Rajput]], [[Randeep Hooda]], and [[Sohail Khan]].<ref name="mint"/>

==Outside boxing==
===Personal life===
In addition to boxing, Khan enjoys [[cricket]], [[basketball]], and football. He supports his local football club, [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] and has previously used the club's training facilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smaarttalent.com/index.php/news/amir_khan_-_a_true_talent|title=Amir Khan – A True Talent|publisher=Smaart Talent|access-date=23 June 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930203549/http://smaarttalent.com/index.php/news/amir_khan_-_a_true_talent|archive-date=30 September 2008}}</ref>

On 31 May 2013, Khan married Faryal Makhdoom at the [[Waldorf Astoria]] in New York City. The couple then flew back to Khan's hometown of Bolton where a second celebration, a traditional [[Walima]], took place in Manchester, which included 4,000 guests.<ref>[http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-103194-Pakistani-British-boxer-Amir-Khans-nuptials-today Pakistani British boxer Amir Khan weds today]. ''The News International''. Retrieved 4 February 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/knocked-out-amir-khan-gets-married-to-fiancee-faryal-makhdoom-2013-06-03-1.508895 Amir's Wedding]. Emirates247.com (3 June 2013). Retrieved 4 February 2014.</ref> They have two daughters, Lamaisah, born in 2014, and Alayna, born in 2018, and a son, Zaviyar, born in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2018 |title=Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom have welcomed their second daughter |url=https://www.her.ie/family/amir-khan-faryal-makhdoom-welcomed-second-daughter-400378 |access-date=2020-02-09 |website=Her.ie |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Nazhat |date=2020-02-22 |title=Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcome their Baby Boy |url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/amir-khan-and-faryal-makhdoom-welcome-their-baby-boy |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=DESIblitz |language=en}}</ref> On 4 August 2017, Amir announced that he and Faryal had agreed to split.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=amirkingkhan|author=Amir Khan|number=893457241067716608|date=4 August 2017|title=So me and the wife Faryal have agreed to split. I'm currently in Dubai. Wish her all the best.}}</ref> In November 2017, photos emerged of Khan and his wife together. Khan later stated that he and his wife had reconciled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-fully-focused-on-career-reconciling-with-wife--122347|title=Amir Khan Fully Focused on Career After Reconciling With Wife – Boxing News|website=boxingscene.com|date=11 November 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=12 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2017-11-11/amir-khan-reunited-with-wife-faryal-makhdoom-after-messy-public-break-up/|title=Amir Khan reunited with wife Faryal Makhdoom after messy public break-up|work=ITV News|access-date=12 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>

In September 2013, Khan stated his plans to 'make Bolton better', by investing £5{{nbsp}}million into a wedding and banqueting hall in Washington Street, [[Deane, Greater Manchester|Deane]]. Original plans were to be ready within 18 months, with an all glass front.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/10672894.pictured-amir-khans-5-million-wedding-and-banqueting-hall-development-in-deane-as-planning-bosses-give-their-approval/|title=Amir Khan's £5 million wedding and banqueting hall development in Deane as planning bosses give their approval|date=13 September 2013|access-date=25 February 2022}}</ref> On 23 November 2016, Khan made an announcement of the other businesses that would open alongside the banqueting hall; this included FMK make-up shop run by his wife Faryal, Argeela Lounge shisha bar and restaurant, British-Asian curry firm My Lahore, another buffet restaurant and coffee shop.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/14922054.businesses-opening-at-amir-khans-5-million-banqueting-hall-including-restaurants-coffee-shop-and-make-up-shop/|title=Businesses opening at Amir Khan's £5 million banqueting hall – including restaurants, coffee shop and make-up shop|date=23 November 2016|website=The Bolton News|access-date=25 February 2022}}</ref>

In 2014, he earned $15{{nbsp}}million, making him the sixth highest-earning boxer that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tsmplay.com/top10/highest-paid-boxers-in-the-world/|title=Top 10 Highest Paid Boxers in the World 2015|author=tsmplay|work=TSM PLAY|access-date=3 August 2015}}</ref> In 2016, his earnings from the [[Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan|Canelo fight]] was an estimated £9 million ($13.1 million), the highest for a British boxer since [[Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye]] in 2011.<ref name="mirror">{{cite news|last=Flanagan|first=Aaron|title=Revealed: How much Amir Khan made from Saul Alvarez fight|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/revealed-how-much-amir-khan-7924799|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|date=8 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Amir Khan Stands To Pocket 13 Million in Canelo Showdown|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amir-khan-stands-pocket-13-million-canelo-showdown--104135|work=BoxingScene|date=2 May 2016|language=en-us}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

In 2017, a private video was leaked online reportedly showing Khan performing a [[sex act]]. About the release of the tape, Khan said it was recorded "well before" he wed his wife Faryal Makhdoom in 2013.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/marriage-is-brilliant-says-amir-khan-as-he-discusses-sex-tape-release/35390533.html | title='Marriage is brilliant,' says Amir Khan as he discusses sex tape release | newspaper=Belfasttelegraph.co.uk | date=23 January 2017 }}</ref>

In November 2019, Khan endorsed the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] candidate Gurjit Kaur Bains in [[Walsall South (UK Parliament constituency)|Walsall South]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B5BFsqqgnjj/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/conservatives/2180048754323912931 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Conservatives on Instagram: "👊🇬🇧 Our excellent Conservative candidate for Walsall South @gurjit_bains has the backing of @amirkingkhan. #Walsall"|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=19 November 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In April 2022, Khan and his wife were the victims of an armed robbery in East London. The robbers reportedly took Khan's watch, which was valued at £72,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-64950069|title=Amir Khan: Armed robbery was scarier than any of my fights|date=16 March 2023|website=BBC|access-date=16 March 2023}}</ref> Dante Campbell and Ahmed Bana, the two individuals found guilty of the armed robbery, were sentenced in January 2025. Bana was given a prison term of nine years and eight months, whereas Campbell received a sentence of seven years and nine months.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-24 |title=Gang who robbed Amir Khan's £72,000 watch outside restaurant are jailed |url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/24/amir-khan-robbery-gunpoint-jailed-19181989/ |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Metro |language=en}}</ref> Khan and his family permanently moved to [[Dubai]] following the robbery in London, citing safety concerns as the primary reason for the relocation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-30 |title=Here's why British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan left UK for Dubai |url=https://www.travelsdubai.com/30-Jan-2025/here-s-why-british-pakistani-boxer-amir-khan-left-uk-for-dubai |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=TravelsDubai: Latest UAE News, Saudia News, Canada news, videos |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=gulftoday |date=2025-01-29 |title=British boxer Amir Khan relocates to Dubai from London over security concerns |url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/01/29/british-boxer-amir-khan-relocates-to-dubai-from-london-over-security-concerns |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=gulftoday |language=en}}</ref>

===Charitable and community work===
Khan has past and present involvements in supporting charitable and community causes. After the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake in India|2004 Indian Ocean tsunami]], he was among those who raised money for its victims,<ref name="Blogtalkradio">{{cite web |title=''On The Ropes'' Episode #54: Guests Amir Khan & Tavoris Cloud |publisher=[[Blogtalkradio]] |date=4 January 2010 |url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/on-the-ropes/2010/01/04/on-the-ropes-eipsode-54-guests-amir-khan-tavoris-c |access-date=7 January 2009 |archive-date=12 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100112125019/http://www.blogtalkradio.com/on-the-ropes/2010/01/04/on-the-ropes-eipsode-54-guests-amir-khan-tavoris-c |url-status=dead }}</ref> and in the following year he visited Pakistan to dispense food in a camp set up after the [[2005 Kashmir earthquake|Kashmir earthquake]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.theboltonnews.co.uk/2005/12/22/879860.html|title=A gift for Pakistan|work=The Bolton News|date=22 December 2005|access-date=23 June 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090114015642/http://archive.theboltonnews.co.uk/2005/12/22/879860.html|archive-date=14 January 2009}}</ref> He has also been involved with a campaign that promotes child safety around British railways,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=2049&NewsAreaID=17&SearchCategoryID=-1|title='No Messin' Live! 2006' – railway safety campaign|publisher=Network Rail|date=6 July 2006|access-date=23 June 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928040324/http://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=2049&NewsAreaID=17&SearchCategoryID=-1 |archive-date = 28 September 2007}}</ref> one that seeks improvements to the criminal justice system,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.makejusticework.org.uk/about-us/ambassadors/a-z/a-d/ |title=Make Justice Work Ambassadors |publisher=makejusticework.org.uk |access-date=13 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130106054923/http://www.makejusticework.org.uk/about-us/ambassadors/a-z/a-d/ |archive-date=6 January 2013  }}</ref> and another that encourages men to play a role in ending violence against women.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/node/165 |title=Sports Campaign: White Ribbon UK |publisher=Whiteribboncampaign.co.uk |date=15 September 2009 |access-date=8 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318033957/http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/node/165 |archive-date=18 March 2013 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>

Khan is an ambassador for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amirkhanworld.com/profile/charity-work|title=Amir Khan Charity Work|publisher=amirkhanworld|date=29 August 2012|access-date=29 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520044326/http://amirkhanworld.com/profile/charity-work|archive-date=20 May 2012}}</ref>

In December 2013, Khan hosted a fundraising dinner to support [[Islamic Relief]]'s Philippines Appeal in the wake of [[Typhoon Haiyan]], raising £83,400.{{Citation needed|date=December 2014}}

In 2015, he received an [[honorary degree]] from the [[University of Bolton]] for his contributions to sport and charity.<ref name="manchestereveningnews">{{cite web|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/boxing-champ-amir-khan-cricketer-9663224|title=Boxing champ Amir Khan and cricketer Sajid Mahmood accept honorary university degrees|author=Paul Britton|date=15 July 2015|work=men|access-date=3 August 2015}}</ref>

====Amir Khan Foundation====
Khan founded his own charity organisation, Amir Khan Foundation, with which he is involved in a number of charitable projects. The Water Wells project provides water wells in drought-stricken regions across [[Asia]] and [[Africa]]. Other projects include an orphanage in [[The Gambia]], the #OrphanAID project in partnership with the [[Shilpa Shetty|Shilpa Shetty Foundation]], providing aid in Syria in partnership with [[Islamic Relief]], providing aid for [[Refugees of the Syrian Civil War|Syrian refugees]] in Greece, and work with [[Barnardo's]] children's charity in Britain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amir Khan Foundation|url=http://www.amirkhanfoundation.org|website=Amir Khan Foundation|access-date=28 April 2018|language=en}}</ref>

===Media===
Khan was involved in a TV programme for [[Channel 4]], ''Amir Khan's Angry Young Men'', which consisted of three 50-minute episodes. The programme centred around troubled angry men and aimed to use the disciplines of boxing, coupled with faith and family values, to help re-focus their lives and steer them away from trouble in the future. It was screened in August/September 2007.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}

On 29 March 2021, Khan appeared in an eight-part reality show on [[BBC Three]] called ''[[Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton]]'', alongside his wife Faryal.<ref>[https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19184538.amirs-glitzy-life-show-tv/ Meet The Khans on BBC: Watch Amir Khan’s new reality TV show], ''The Bolton News'', 25 March 2021</ref>

Khan has his own brand of [[soft drink]]s in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news|last=Deportes|first=Azteca|title=Cinco cosas que tal vez no sabías de Amir Khan|url=http://www.aztecadeportes.com/notas/box-azteca/2016-05-06-16-05/cinco-cosas-que-tal-vez-no-sabias-de-amir-khan|work=[[Azteca Deportes]]|date=6 May 2016|language=es-LA|access-date=28 April 2018|archive-date=18 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718201842/http://www.aztecadeportes.com/notas/box-azteca/2016-05-06-16-05/cinco-cosas-que-tal-vez-no-sabias-de-amir-khan/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Game shows===
As a celebrity, he has participated in several [[game show]]s. These include ''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]'', ''[[Beat the Star]]'', ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (UK game show)|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]'', ''[[Celebrity Juice]]'', and ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK TV series)|I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!]]''{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}

====''I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''====
On 12 November 2017, Khan arrived in [[Brisbane]], Australia to appear as a contestant on the [[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK series 17)|seventeenth series]] of ''I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/amir-khan-lands-in-australia-puts-career-on-hold-for-uk-tv-show/|title=Amir Khan lands in Australia, puts career on hold for UK TV show|last=WBN|work=WBN – World Boxing News|access-date=12 November 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/amir-khan-lands-australia-confirming-11509696|title=Shock arrival in Australia for I'm A Celebrity|last=Jefferies|first=Mark|date=12 November 2017|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=12 November 2017}}</ref> Khan was the highest-paid contestant in the history of the show, beating the previous record held by [[Katie Price]]. On 8 December 2017, Khan was the seventh person to be eliminated from the show, coming in 5th place overall. The episode which featured Khan's elimination aired in the UK on his 31st birthday.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/who-left-im-celebrity-2017-11663445|title=Seventh star kicked out of I'm A Celeb as viewers turn on camp 'bullies'|last=Jefferies|first=Mark|date=8 December 2017|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=9 December 2017}}</ref> Khan donated part of his earnings to [[Barnardo's|Barnado's]], for whom he is an ambassador.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/im-celebritys-amir-khan-donated-11663489|title=Amir Khan didn't pocket his entire I'm A Celebrity fee|last=Shenton|first=Zoe|date=8 December 2017|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=9 December 2017}}</ref>

The show's ratings averaged between 8{{nbsp}}million and 10{{nbsp}}million viewers every day for two weeks in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news|title=Khan KO's Lo Greco in 39 seconds in return|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/23279563/amir-khan-defeats-phil-lo-greco-39-second-welterweight-bout|work=[[ESPN]]|date=22 April 2018}}</ref> The show peaked at 12.69{{nbsp}}million viewers for the first episode, while the final episode drew 10.68{{nbsp}}million viewers.<ref name="barb">{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]}}</ref>

In 2023, he appeared in a spin-off ''[[I'm a Celebrity... South Africa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 March 2023 |title=I'm A Celebrity Unveils Line-Up For Upcoming All Stars Series In South Africa |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/im-a-celebrity-south-africa-all-stars-series-unveils-line-up_uk_641feb28e4b03793a8b004ec |access-date=26 March 2023|website=HuffPost UK}}</ref>

===Motoring offences and incidents===
On 23 October 2007, Khan was convicted of careless driving at [[Bolton Crown Court]] and given a six-month driving ban and a £1000 fine. The conviction related to an incident that occurred on 2 March 2006 in the centre of Bolton, when Khan's car hit and broke the leg of a pedestrian who was using a [[pelican crossing]] while Khan was travelling at 47&nbsp;mph in a 30&nbsp;mph zone and overtaking in the wrong lane.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1566302/Amir-Khan-hit-pedestrian-after-jumping-light.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1566302/Amir-Khan-hit-pedestrian-after-jumping-light.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live | location=London | work=The Daily Telegraph | first=Matthew | last=Moore | title=Amir Khan 'hit pedestrian after jumping light' | date=16 October 2007}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He was cleared of dangerous driving but charged with the lesser offence of careless driving.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1021203_khan_cleared_of_dangerous_driving?rss=yes?rss=yes|title=Khan cleared of dangerous driving|work=Manchester Evening News|date=23 October 2007|access-date=23 June 2008}}</ref>

Khan was also summoned to appear in court in [[Rochdale]] on 26 October 2007, accused of travelling in excess of 140&nbsp;mph on the [[M62 motorway]] on 31 December 2006. He failed to appear and the case was adjourned to 2 November 2007, with the District Judge warning that he would issue an arrest warrant if the accused did not appear by then. He was also charged with not producing his driving licence and insurance certificate.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/7064007.stm|title=Judge gives Khan arrest warning|work=BBC News|date=26 October 2007|access-date=23 June 2008}}</ref> On 7 January 2008, Khan was fined £1000 and banned for 42 days for the speeding offence.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/2008/01/07/amir-khan-driving-ban-89520-20278063/|title=Amir Khan driving ban|work=Daily Mirror|location=London|date=7 January 2008|access-date=23 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205084438/http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/2008/01/07/amir-khan-driving-ban-89520-20278063/|archive-date=5 December 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Awards and honours==
Khan was a 2005 nominee for the [[Laureus World Sports Awards]] for Breakthrough of the Year.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

In 2007, he was named ESPN prospect of the year.<ref name="espn-prospect"/> His [[Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana|defeat of Marcos Maidana]] in 2010 was awarded [[Ali–Frazier Award|Fight of the Year]] by the [[Boxing Writers Association of America]].<ref name="telegraph"/> He was a nominee for the 2011 [[BBC Sports Personality of the Year]] Award after [[Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah|defeating Zab Judah]].<ref name="bbc">{{cite news|title=BBC Sports Personality: Top stars in running for award|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-personality/16292622|access-date=24 December 2011|date=22 December 2011|work=[[BBC News]]}}</ref>
[[File:CM Shehbaz with boxer Amir Khan (26567068622).jpg|thumb|Khan with Pakistani CM [[Shehbaz Sharif]] in 2014]]
In January 2013, he was nominated for the Best at Sport award at the [[British Muslim Awards]].<ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10197507.Winners_honoured_at_British_Muslim_Awards/|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|publisher=Asian Image|date=31 January 2013|access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref> In 2014, he was given [[Pride of Performance]] from the [[President of Pakistan]].<ref>{{Citation|last=AKWorldOfficial|title=Amir Khan awarded Pride of Performance Award by Pakistan|date=24 March 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srytwZc-8vU| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/srytwZc-8vU| archive-date=2021-10-30|access-date=16 July 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In May 2024, he was given an honorary rank of [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] by the [[Pakistan Army]]. In a video shared on his Instagram account, Khan thanked the army for the honour.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-07 |title=Boxer Amir Khan conferred with honorary captain's rank by Pakistan army |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/boxer-amir-khan-captain-pakistan-army-13767934.html |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>

==Professional boxing record==
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|ko-wins=21
|ko-losses=5
|dec-wins=13
|dec-losses=1
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|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|40
|{{no2}}Loss
|34–6
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Kell Brook]]
|TKO
|6 (12), {{small|0:51}}
|19 Feb 2022
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[AO Arena]], Manchester, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|
|-
|39
|{{yes2}}Win
|34–5
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Billy Dib]]
|TKO
|4 (12), {{small|1:06}}
|12 Jul 2019
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[King Abdullah Sports City]], [[Jeddah]], Saudi Arabia}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC International welterweight title}}
|-
|38
|{{no2}}Loss
|33–5
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Terence Crawford]]
|TKO
|6 (12), {{small|0:47}}
|20 Apr 2019
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Madison Square Garden]], New York City, New York, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For [[list of WBO world champions#Welterweight|WBO welterweight title]]}}
|-
|37
|{{yes2}}Win
|33–4
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Samuel Vargas]]
|UD
|12
|8 Sep 2018
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Arena Birmingham]], Birmingham, England}}
|
|-
|36
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–4
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Phil Lo Greco]]
|TKO
|1 (12), {{small|0:39}}
|21 Apr 2018
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Echo Arena Liverpool|Echo Arena]], [[Liverpool]], England}}
|
|-
|35
|{{no2}}Loss
|31–4
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Canelo Álvarez]]
|KO
|6 (12), {{small|2:37}}
|[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan|7 May 2016]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)|T-Mobile Arena]], Paradise, Nevada, US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For [[list of WBC world champions#Middleweight|WBC]] and [[list of The Ring world champions#Middleweight|''The Ring'' middleweight titles]]}}
|-
|34
|{{Yes2}}Win
|31–3
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Chris Algieri]]
|UD
|12
|29 May 2015
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Barclays Center]], New York City, New York, US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Silver welterweight title}}
|-
|33
|{{Yes2}}Win
|30–3
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Devon Alexander]]
|UD
|12
|13 Dec 2014
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Silver welterweight title}}
|-
|32
|{{Yes2}}Win
|29–3
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Luis Collazo]]
|UD
|12
|[[Amir Khan vs. Luis Collazo|3 May 2014]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], Paradise, Nevada, US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBA International and vacant WBC Silver [[welterweight]] titles}}
|-
|31
|{{Yes2}}Win
|28–3
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Julio Díaz (boxer)|Julio Díaz]]
|UD
|12
|27 Apr 2013
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Motorpoint Arena Sheffield|Motorpoint Arena]], [[Sheffield]], England}}
|
|-
|30
|{{Yes2}}Win
|27–3
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Carlos Molina (American boxer)|Carlos Molina]]
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|10 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|15 Dec 2012
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena|Memorial Sports Arena]], [[Los Angeles, California]], US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[WBC Silver]] light-welterweight title}}
|-
|29
|{{No2}}Loss
|26–3
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Danny Garcia (boxer)|Danny García]]
|TKO
|4 (12), {{small|2:28}}
|14 Jul 2012
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA (Super) light welterweight title;<br />For [[list of WBC world champions#Super lightweight|WBC]] and vacant [[list of The Ring world champions#Junior welterweight|''The Ring'' light-welterweight titles]]}}
|-
|28
|{{No2}}Loss
|26–2
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Lamont Peterson]]
|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|12
|[[Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson|10 Dec 2011]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Walter E. Washington Convention Center]], [[Washington, DC]], US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA (Super) and IBF light-welterweight titles;<br />Khan later reinstated as WBA champion after Peterson failed a drug test}}
|-
|27
|{{Yes2}}Win
|26–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Zab Judah]]
|KO
|5 (12), {{small|2:47}}
|[[Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah|23 Jul 2011]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained [[list of WBA world champions#Light welterweight|WBA (Super) light-welterweight title]];<br />Won [[list of IBF world champions#Junior welterweight|IBF light-welterweight title]]}}
|-
|26
|{{Yes2}}Win
|25–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Paul McCloskey]]
|TD
|6 (12), {{small|2:30}}
|[[Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey|16 Apr 2011]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|MEN Arena, Manchester, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA light-welterweight title;<br />Unanimous TD: McCloskey cut from an accidental head clash}}
|-
|25
|{{Yes2}}Win
|24–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Marcos Maidana]]
|UD
|12
|[[Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana|11 Dec 2010]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Mandalay Bay Events Center]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA light-welterweight title}}
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Paulie Malignaggi]]
|TKO
|11 (12), {{small|1:25}}
|15 May 2010
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[The Theater at Madison Square Garden]], [[New York City, New York]], US}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA light-welterweight title}}
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Dmitry Salita]]
|TKO
|1 (12), {{small|1:16}}
|5 Dec 2009
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Metro Radio Arena]], [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]], England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA light-welterweight title}}
|-
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Andreas Kotelnik]]
|UD
|12
|18 Jul 2009
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|MEN Arena, Manchester, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[list of WBA world champions#Super lightweight|WBA light-welterweight title]]}}
|-
|21
|{{Yes2}}Win
|20–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Marco Antonio Barrera]]
|{{abbr|TD|Technical decision}}
|5 (12), {{small|2:36}}
|14 Mar 2009
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|MEN Arena, Manchester, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA International lightweight title;<br />Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title;<br />Unanimous TD: Barrera cut from an accidental head clash}}
|-
|20
|{{Yes2}}Win
|19–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Oisin Fagan]]
|TKO
|2 (12), {{small|1:37}}
|[[Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan|6 Dec 2008]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|ExCeL, London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] International lightweight title}}
|-
|19
|{{no2}}Loss
|18–1
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Breidis Prescott]]
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|1 (12), {{small|0:54}}
|6 Sep 2008
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[MEN Arena]], [[Manchester]], England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title}}
|-
|18
|{{Yes2}}Win
|18–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Michael Gomez]]
|TKO
|5 (12), {{small|2:33}}
|21 Jun 2008
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Barclaycard Arena|National Indoor Arena]], [[Birmingham]], England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained Commonwealth lightweight title}}
|-
|17
|{{Yes2}}Win
|17–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Martin Kristjansen]]
|TKO
|7 (12), {{small|2:53}}
|5 Apr 2008
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Bolton Arena, Bolton, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] Inter-Continental lightweight title}}
|-
|16
|{{Yes2}}Win
|16–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Gairy St. Clair]]
|UD
|12
|2 Feb 2008
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|ExCeL, London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained Commonwealth lightweight title}}
|-
|15
|{{Yes2}}Win
|15–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Graham Earl]]
|TKO
|1 (12), {{small|1:12}}
|8 Dec 2007
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Bolton Arena, Bolton, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained Commonwealth lightweight title}}
|-
|14
|{{Yes2}}Win
|14–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Scott Lawton (boxer)|Scott Lawton]]
|TKO
|4 (12), {{small|0:32}}
|6 Oct 2007
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained Commonwealth lightweight title}}
|-
|13
|{{Yes2}}Win
|13–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Willie Limond]]
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|8 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|14 Jul 2007
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[The O2 Arena]], London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[list of Commonwealth Boxing Council champions#Lightweight|Commonwealth lightweight title]]}}
|-
|12
|{{Yes2}}Win
|12–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Stefy Bull]]
|TKO
|3 (8), {{small|1:45}}
|[[Joe Calzaghe vs. Peter Manfredo Jr.|7 Apr 2007]]
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales}}
|
|-
|11
|{{Yes2}}Win
|11–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Mohammed Medjadi
|TKO
|1 (8), {{small|0:55}}
|17 Feb 2007
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Wembley Arena]], London, England}}
|
|-
|10
|{{Yes2}}Win
|10–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Rachid Drilzane
|UD
|10
|9 Dec 2006
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|ExCeL, London, England}}
|
|-
|9
|{{Yes2}}Win
|9–0
|style="text-align:left;"| [[Ryan Barrett]]
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|1:51}}
|2 Sep 2006
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Bolton Arena, Bolton, England}}
|
|-
|8
|{{Yes2}}Win
|8–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Colin Bain
|TKO
|2 (6), {{small|2:20}}
|8 Jul 2006
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Millennium Stadium]], Cardiff, Wales}}
|
|-
|7
|{{Yes2}}Win
|7–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Laszlo Komjathi
|UD
|6
|20 May 2006
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[King's Hall, Belfast|King's Hall]], [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland}}
|
|-
|6
|{{Yes2}}Win
|6–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Jackson Williams
|TKO
|3 (6), {{small|2:16}}
|25 Feb 2006
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|ExCeL, London, England}}
|
|-
|5
|{{Yes2}}Win
|5–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Vitali Martynov
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|1:15}}
|28 Jan 2006
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Nottingham Arena]], [[Nottingham]], England}}
|
|-
|4
|{{Yes2}}Win
|4–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Daniel Thorpe
|TKO
|2 (4), {{small|2:57}}
|10 Dec 2005
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[ExCeL]], [[London]], England}}
|
|-
|3
|{{Yes2}}Win
|3–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Steve Gethin
|TKO
|3 (4), {{small|0:49}}
|5 Nov 2005
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Braehead Arena]], [[Glasgow]], Scotland}}
|
|-
|2
|{{Yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;"| Baz Carey
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|4
|10 Sep 2005
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Motorpoint Arena Cardiff|International Arena]], [[Cardiff]], Wales}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"| David Bailey
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|1 (4), {{small|1:49}}
|16 Jul 2005
|style="text-align:left;"| {{small|[[Bolton Arena]], [[Bolton]], England}}
|
|}

== Titles in boxing ==

=== Major world titles ===

* [[List of WBA world champions#Super lightweight|WBA (Super) light-welterweight champion]] (140 lbs)
* [[List of IBF world champions#Junior welterweight|IBF light-welterweight champion]] (140 lbs)

=== Regional/International titles ===

* [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] International lightweight champion (135 lbs)
* [[WBO]] Inter-Continental lightweight champion (135 lbs)
* [[List of Commonwealth Boxing Council champions#Lightweight|Commonwealth lightweight champion]] (135 lbs)
* [[WBC Silver]] [[Interim championship|interim]] light-welterweight champion (140 lbs)
* [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] International welterweight champion (147 lbs)
* [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] International welterweight champion (147 lbs)
* [[WBC Silver]] welterweight champion (147 lbs)

==Viewership==
===International===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Amateur
|-
! Date !! Fight !! Event !! Network !! Country !! Viewership !! Source
|-
| {{dts|2004|August|16|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Marios Kaperonis]]
| [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|Athens Olympics]]
| [[BBC]]
| [[United Kingdom]]
| 3,307,000
| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/|title=Weekly top 30 programmes (16{{ndash}}22 August 2004)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2004|August|20|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Dimitar Stilianov]]
| [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|Athens Olympics]]
| BBC
| United Kingdom
| 6,486,000
|-
| {{dts|2004|August|24|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Baik Jong-Sub]]
| [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|Athens Olympics (quarter-final)]]
| BBC
| United Kingdom
| 5,070,000
| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/|title=Weekly top 30 programmes (23{{ndash}}29 August 2004)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2004|August|27|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Serik Yeleuov]]
| [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|Athens Olympics (semi-final)]]
| BBC
| United Kingdom
| 8,383,000
|-
| {{dts|2004|August|29|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Mario Kindelán]]
| [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|Athens Olympics (final)]]
| BBC
| United Kingdom
| 8,000,000
| <ref name="independent">{{cite news|title=Khan's feet remain firmly on the canvas after 17 days that shook his|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/khans-feet-remain-firmly-on-the-canvas-after-17-days-that-shook-his-world-544363.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428182501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/khans-feet-remain-firmly-on-the-canvas-after-17-days-that-shook-his-world-544363.html |archive-date=2018-04-28 |url-access=limited |url-status=live|work=[[The Independent]]|date=20 October 2004}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2005|May|14|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Mario Kindelán]]
| ''[[The Big Fight Live]]''
| [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]
| United Kingdom
| 6,300,000
| <ref name="golden"/>
|-
!
! Total viewership
!
!
! United Kingdom
! 37,546,000
!
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Professional
|-
! Date !! Fight !! Network !! Region !! Viewership !! Source
|-
| {{dts|2005|July|16|format=dmy}}
| [[The Big Fight Live|Amir Khan vs. David Bailey]]
| [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]
| [[United Kingdom]]
| 4,400,000
| <ref name="golden"/>
|-
| {{dts|2005|September|10|format=dmy}}
| [[The Big Fight Live|Amir Khan vs. Baz Carey]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 3,700,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Woods win draws 3.3million viewers|url=http://www.secondsout.com/uk-boxing-news/uk-boxing-news/woods-win-draws-33million-viewers|access-date=27 April 2018|work=SecondsOut Boxing News}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2005|December|10|format=dmy}}
| [[The Big Fight Live|Amir Khan vs. Daniel Thorpe]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 10,000,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Boxing: Williams and Skelton have designs on title challenge|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/boxing-williams-and-skelton-have-designs-on-title-challenge-6096087.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430054222/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/boxing-williams-and-skelton-have-designs-on-title-challenge-6096087.html |archive-date=2018-04-30 |url-access=limited |url-status=live|work=[[The Independent]]|date=8 July 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Roundwatch: Williams v Harrison|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/4517540.stm|work=[[BBC News]]|date=10 December 2005}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2006|format=dmy}}
| [[The Big Fight Live|''The Big Fight Live'' (Amir Khan fight)]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 7,000,000
| <ref name="Garside"/>
|-
| {{dts|2007|July|14|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Willie Limond]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:3550000+349000}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/|title=Weekly top 30 programmes (''The Big Fight Live'' on ITV in week ending 15 July 2007)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes (''The Big Fight Live'' on ITV4 in week ending 15 July 2007)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2007|December|8|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Graham Earl]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 7,000,000
| <ref name="theboltonnews">{{cite news|title=Khan line up for Bolton date|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/2033581.Khan_line_up_for_Bolton_date/|work=[[The Bolton News]]|date=10 February 2008}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2008|February|2|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Gairy St. Clair]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 5,000,000
| <ref name="theboltonnews"/>
|-
| {{dts|2008|April|5|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Martin Kristjansen]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 5,900,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Doctor Who attracts 8.4m viewers|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7333321.stm|work=[[BBC News]]|date=6 April 2008}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2008|June|21|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Michael Gomez]]
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 3,980,000
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/|title=Weekly top 30 programmes (''The Big Fight Live'' on ITV in week ending 22 June 2008)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2010|May|15|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | Amir Khan vs. [[Paulie Malignaggi]]
|
| UK & US
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:1228000+2449000}}|}}
|
|-
| [[HBO]]
| [[United States]]
| 1,228,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Final Nielsen Ratings For Recent Sports Telecasts|url=https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2010/05/21/Sports-Media/Final-Nielsen-Ratings-For-Recent-Sports-Telecasts.aspx|work=[[SportsBusiness Daily]]|date=21 May 2010|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:(600000+1500000)+349000}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Frank Warren Talks Klitschko-Haye, Mitchell, Amir Khan|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/frank-warren-talks-klitschko-haye-mitchell-amir-khan--28041|work=BoxingScene|date=24 May 2010|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes (''Khan v Malignaggi Highlights'' on ITV4 in week ending 16 May 2010)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2010|December|11|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | [[Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana]]
|
| UK & US
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:1170000+164000}}|}}
|
|-
| HBO
| United States
| 1,170,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen Media Television Ratings, The Pulse of U.S. Boxing|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/nielsen-media-television-ratings-pulse-us-boxing--33888|work=BoxingScene|date=15 December 2010|language=en-us}}</ref>
|-
| [[Sky Box Office]] ([[Pay-per-view|PPV]])
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:92000+72000}}|}}
| <ref name="barb2010"/>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2011|April|16|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | [[Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey]]
|
| UK & US
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:1200000+200000}}|}}
|
|-
| HBO
| United States
| 1,200,000
| <ref name=":0"/>
|-
| [[Primetime (TV channel)|Primetime]] (PPV)
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:4*50000}}|}}
| <ref name="boxingscene"/><ref name="boxingnews24"/>
|-
| {{dts|2011|July|23|format=dmy}}
| [[Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah]]
| HBO
| United States
| 1,417,000
| <ref name="badlefthook">{{cite news|title=Boxing's 2011 TV Ratings: Numbers and Analysis for HBO, Showtime, ESPN and Pay-Per-View|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2011/8/18/2370050/boxing-tv-ratings-nielsen-2011-hbo-showtime-espn-friday-night-fights|work=Bad Left Hook|date=18 August 2011}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2011|December|10|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | [[Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson]]
|
| UK & US
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:1300000+275000}}|}}
|
|-
| HBO
| United States
| 1,300,000
| <ref name=":0"/>
|-
| [[Sky Sports]]
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:237000+38000}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite news|title=By The Numbers: Golovkin-Murray, Abraham-Smith|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/by-numbers-golovkin-murray-abraham-smith--87697|work=BoxingScene|date=21 February 2015|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes (''Khan v Peterson'' on Sky Sports Action in week ending 11 December 2011)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2012|July|14|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | Amir Khan vs. [[Danny Garcia (boxer)|Danny García]]
|
| UK & US
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:1300000+467000}}|}}
|
|-
| HBO
| United States
| 1,300,000
| <ref name=":0"/>
|-
| Sky Sports
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:280000+85000+68000+34000}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes (''Amir Khan v Danny Garcia'' and ''Khan v Garcia'' on Sky Sports channels in week ending 15 July 2012)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2012|December|15|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | Amir Khan vs. [[Carlos Molina (American boxer)|Carlos Molina]]
|
| UK & US
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:616000+122000}}|}}
|
|-
| HBO
| United States
| 616,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Donaire-Arce ratings better than Khan-Molina: report|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/20/12/donaire-arce-ratings-better-khan-molina-report|work=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=21 December 2012}}</ref>
|-
| Sky Sports
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:79000+43000}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes (''Amir Khan v C'' on Sky Sports channels in week ending 16 December 2012)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2013|April|27|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Julio Díaz (boxer)|Julio Díaz]]
| [[BoxNation]]
| United Kingdom
| 150,000
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Broadcast Digital Awards 2014|url=https://issuu.com/mb-insight/docs/broadcast_digital_awards_2014lr|website=[[Issuu]]|publisher=[[Screen International|Media Business Insight]]|date=26 June 2014|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2014|December|13|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | Amir Khan vs. [[Devon Alexander]]
|
| UK & US
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:887000+245000}}|}}
|
|-
| [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]
| United States
| 887,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=HBO, SHO Ratings Results From Dueling 12/13 Telecasts|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hbo-sho-ratings-results-from-dueling-12-13-telecasts--85417|work=BoxingScene|date=16 December 2014|language=en-us}}</ref>
|-
| Sky Sports
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:148000+58000+39000}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes (''Khan v Alexander'' on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action in week ending 14 December 2014)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2015|May|29|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Chris Algieri]]
| [[Spike TV]]
| United States
| 1,120,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Khan-Algieri Draws Huge Numbers For Spike TV And PBC|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/khan-algieri-draws-huge-numbers-spike-tv-pbc--91768|work=BoxingScene|date=1 June 2015|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Notes: Khan-Algieri averages 1M viewers|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/12996/notes-khan-algieri-averages-1m-viewers|work=[[ESPN]]|date=2 June 2015}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{dts|2016|May|7|format=dmy}}
| rowspan="3" | [[Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan]]
|
| [[North America]]
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:1605000+15400000}}|}}
|
|-
| HBO
| United States
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:600000+1005000}}|}}
| <ref name="espn-canelo"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Notes: Canelo-Khan knockout a big hit|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/16031/notes-canelo-khan-knockout-a-bit-hit|work=[[ESPN]]|date=18 May 2016}}</ref>
|-
| [[TV Azteca]]
| [[Mexico]]
| 15,400,000
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Cerca de 600 mil casas PPV Canelo-Khan; 15 millones en México|url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/boxeo/nota/_/id/2674217/apunta-a-600000-compras-canelo-khan-15-millones-en-mexico|work=[[ESPN]]|date=13 May 2016}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2018|April|21|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Phil Lo Greco]]
| Sky Sports
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:233000+145000}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-10/|title=Weekly top 10 programmes (''Khan v Lo Greco'' on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action in week ending 22 April 2018)|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
|-
| {{dts|2018|September|8|format=dmy}}
| Amir Khan vs. [[Samuel Vargas]]
| Sky Sports
| United Kingdom
| {{formatnum:{{#expr:504200+260188}}|}}
| <ref>{{cite web |title=Four-screen dashboard |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard/ |website=BARB |publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]] |date=9 September 2018 |access-date=27 September 2018}}</ref>
|-
!
! Total viewership
!
! UK & North America
! 82,918,388
! 
|}

===Pay-per-view bouts===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ United Kingdom
|-
! No. !! Date !! Fight !! Billing !! Buys !! Network !! Revenue
|-
|align=center|1
| {{dts|2008|Dec|6|format=dmy}}
| Khan vs. Prescott
| Khan vs Prescott
| 250,000<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mitchell |first1=Kevin |title=Boxing: Prescott serves up Khan KO |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/sep/07/amirkhan.boxing |access-date=9 June 2019 |work=[[The Observer]] |date=6 September 2008}}</ref>
| [[Sky Box Office]]
| £{{formatnum:{{#expr:250000*15}}|}}
|-
|align=center|2
| {{dts|2008|Sept|6|format=dmy}}
| Khan vs. Fagan
| [[Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan|Khan{{ndash}}Fagan]]
|
| Sky Box Office
|
|-
|align=center|3
| {{dts|2009|Mar|14|format=dmy}}
| Khan vs. Barrera
| Khan vs. Barrera
|
| Sky Box Office
|
|-
|align=center|4
| {{dts|2009|July|18|format=dmy}}
| Khan vs. Kotelnik
| Khan vs. Kotelnik
| 100,000<ref name="boxingnewsonline">{{cite news|title=MORE THAN 100,000 WATCHED KHAN|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/BN08/detail.asp?id=1215|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804035754/http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/BN08/detail.asp?id=1215|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2009|work=[[Boxing News]]|access-date=4 August 2009}}</ref>
| Sky Box Office
| £{{formatnum:{{#expr:100000*15}}|}}
|-
|align=center|5
| {{dts|2009|Dec|5|format=dmy}}
| Khan vs. Salita
| Khan vs. Salita
|
| Sky Box Office
|
|-
|align=center|6
| {{dts|2010|Dec|11|format=dmy}}
| Khan vs. Maidana
| [[Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana|Khan{{ndash}}Maidana]]
| 164,000<ref name="barb2010">{{cite web|title=Weekly viewing summary (Sky Box Office Events buys between 6{{ndash}}19 December 2010)|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-viewing-summary/|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=4 May 2018}}</ref>
| Sky Box Office
| £{{formatnum:{{#expr:164000*14.95 round -3}}|}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Boxing: King Khan and Co prove that Britain's got talent|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/boxing-king-khan-and-co-prove-that-britains-got-talent-2164260.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222022238/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/boxing-king-khan-and-co-prove-that-britains-got-talent-2164260.html |archive-date=2010-12-22 |url-access=limited |url-status=live|work=[[The Independent]]|date=19 December 2010}}</ref> 
|-
|align=center|7
| {{dts|2011|April|16|format=dmy}}
| Khan vs. McCloskey
| [[Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey|England vs Ireland]]
| 200,000<ref name="boxingscene"/><ref name="boxingnews24"/>
| [[Primetime (TV channel)|Primetime]]
| £{{formatnum:{{#expr:200000*14.95}}|}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Khan v McCloskey live on pay-per-view|url=http://archive.prokick.com/news/article/khan-v-mccloskey-live-on-pay-per-view|year=2011|access-date=28 April 2018|work=Prokick News|archive-date=30 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430113947/http://archive.prokick.com/news/article/khan-v-mccloskey-live-on-pay-per-view|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|align=center|8
| {{dts|2022|Feb|19|format=dmy}}    
| Khan vs. Brook
| Khan v Brook
| 600,000
| Sky Box Office
| £9,975,000
|-
!
! colspan="3" | Total sales
! 1,214,000
!
! £20,667,000({{US$|{{To USD|26118437|GBR|year=2021|round=yes}}|long=no}})
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ United States
|-
! No. !! Date !! Fight !! Billing !! Buys !! Network !! Revenue
|-
|align=center|1
|{{center|{{dts|2016|5|7|format=dmy}}}}
|'''Canelo vs. Khan'''
|[[Canelo Álvarez vs. Amir Khan|Power vs. Speed]]
|600,000<ref name="espn-canelo">{{cite web|last=Rafeal|first=Dan|title=Canelo-Khan fight draws 'around' 600K PPV buys, Golden Boy says|website=[[ESPN]]|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/15523779/canelo-alvarez-amir-khan-fight-sells-close-600000-pay-per-view-buys-golden-boy-promotions-says|date=14 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=23 September 2016}}</ref>
|rowspan=1|[[HBO]]
|{{US$|{{#expr:600000*59.99 round -5}}|long=no}}<ref>{{cite news|title=How to live stream Canelo vs. Khan tonight|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/5/7/11612902/how-to-watch-tonights-canelo-vs-khan-hbo-ppv-live-stream-online-boxing|work=[[Bloody Elbow]]|agency=[[SB Nation]]|date=7 May 2016}}</ref>
|-
|align=center|2
|{{center|{{dts|2019|4|20|format=dmy}}}}
|'''Crawford vs. Khan'''
|Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan|Crawford vs. Khan
|150,000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2019/04/crawford-vs-khan-does-150k-ppv-buys-according-to-source/|title=Crawford vs. Khan does 150K PPV buys according to source|date=27 April 2019|website=Boxing News 24|language=en-US|access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref>
|rowspan=1|[[ESPN]]
|{{US$|{{#expr:150000*69.99 round -4}}|long=no}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan live stream, ESPN PPV price, fight card, start time, date |url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/terence-crawford-vs-amir-khan-live-stream-espn-ppv-price-fight-card-start-time-date/ |access-date=9 June 2019 |work=[[CBSSports.com]] |agency=[[CBS Interactive]] |date=20 April 2019}}</ref>
|-
!
! colspan="3" | Total sales 
! 750,000
!
! $46,500,000
|}

===Other appearances===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%"
|-
! Show / Event !! Series !! Date(s) !! Network !! Country !! Viewership !! Source(s)
|-
| ''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]''
| 57
| {{dts|2007|November|2|format=dmy}}
| [[Channel 4]]
| United Kingdom
| 1,520,000
| <ref name="barb30">{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/|title=Weekly top 30 programmes|website=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Beat the Star]]''
| [[List of Beat the Star episodes#Series 1|1]]
| {{dts|2008|April|20|format=dmy}}
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 5,250,000
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/ |title=BARB |publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]] |access-date=21 September 2010}}</ref>
|-
| [[MOBO Awards]]
| [[MOBO Awards 2009|2009]]
| {{dts|2009|September|30|format=dmy}}
|
| Worldwide
| 250,000,000
| <ref>{{cite book |last=Matthews |first=Dan |title=The New Rules of Business: Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Secrets for Success |date=2010 |publisher=Harriman House Limited |isbn=9781906659165 |page=80 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SsnZAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA80}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (UK game show)|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''
| 28
| {{dts|2011|December|19|format=dmy}}
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 4,620,000
| <ref name="barb30"/><ref>{{cite news|title=McFly duo set for' 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' special|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/mcfly-duo-set-for-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-special-26803530.html|work=[[Irish Independent]]|date=19 December 2011|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Celebrity Juice]]''
| [[List of Celebrity Juice episodes#Series 8|8]]
| {{dts|2012|September|27|format=dmy}}
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 2,846,000
| rowspan="2" | <ref name="ukratings">{{cite web |url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-10?_s=4|title=Top 10 Programmes|publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=2 January 2014}}</ref>
|-
| [[List of Celebrity Juice episodes#Series 10|10]]
| {{dts|2013|August|29|format=dmy}}
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 1,871,000
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK TV series)|I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!]]''
| rowspan="2" | [[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK series 17)|17]]
| {{dts|2017|November|format=dmy}}
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 124,540,000
| rowspan="2" | {{efn|See ''{{Section link|I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK series 17)|Ratings}}''}}
|-
| {{dts|2017|December|format=dmy}}
| ITV
| United Kingdom
| 94,640,000
|-
|''[[Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton]]''
|1
|2021
|BBC
|United Kingdom
|
|-
! Total viewership
!
!
!
! Worldwide
! 485,287,000
!
|}

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Amir Khan}}
{{Wikiquote}}
* {{Official website|https://amirkhanworld.com/}}
* {{BoxRec}}
* {{IMDb name}}
* [http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/amir-khan Amir Khan] at ''[[Premier Boxing Champions]]''
* {{Team GB|26wXEuVMLiMxVVvpANwqIk}}
* {{Olympics.com profile|amir-khan}}
* {{Olympedia}}

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{{s-bef|before=[[Martin Kristjansen]]}}
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{{s-ttl|title=[[WBC Silver]]<br />[[light-welterweight]] champion<br />[[Interim title]]
|years=15 December 2012 – 27 April 2013<br />Vacated}}
{{s-vac|next=Luca Giacon}}
{{s-bef|before=[[Luis Collazo]]}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBA International<br />[[welterweight]] champion
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{{s-vac|last=[[Luis Abregú]]}}
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{{s-vac|next=[[Charles Manyuchi]]}}
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|years=23 July 2011 – [[Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson|11 December 2011]]}}
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{{s-bef|before=[[Zab Judah]]}}
{{s-ttl|title=[[List of IBF world champions#Junior welterweight|IBF light-welterweight champion]]
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{{s-before|before=[[Juan Manuel Márquez vs. Juan Díaz|Juan Manuel Márquez vs.<br />Juan Díaz]]}}
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|years=2010}}
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