Khan has finally announced he will hang up his gloves after losing to bitter rival Kell Brook last year, having had a 17-year career at the top of the sport
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Amir Khan and Kell Brook face off for the first time
Amir Khan has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 35 after losing to bitter rival Kell Brook earlier this year.
The British star returned to the ring for the first time since 2019 in a hugely successful event against Brook back in February. However he was outclassed on the night by a scintillating display from his rival, which led to huge question marks over the future of his iron square career.
Now Khan has finally closed a chapter on his 27 years in the sport, tweeting: “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 and 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 has had a hugely successful career in the sport having shared the ring with the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford throughout his career. The British star also reigned as unified world light-welterweight champion in addition to having won belts at Commonwealth and domestic level.
He recently announced his return to the ring against Brook ending a wait of around seven years to finally settle his rivalry with Brook as both claimed to be the best welterweight in the world. However after months of gruelling training, Khan saw himself comprehensively dismantled by Brook and was stopped in the sixth round despite a brave performance.
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