![]() ![]() Not to mention his outstanding philanthropy work through the Amir Khan Foundation to help improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged children around the world. ![]() In addition to his ring legacy, Khan has acquired a stellar resume outside of the ring from heading his own promotional organization experience in negotiating big fights with top promoters securing agreements with international TV broadcasters, to liaising with governing bodies, managers and fighters. The 33-year-old has experienced everything in his 20 plus years in boxing from the amateur code, where he captured an Olympic Silver Medal in 2004 at just 17, through to the pros where he won a multitude of titles – including the WBC Silver and International belts – and two world titles, while facing the best pound-for-pound fighters of his generation. ![]() Khan has a long-term, strategic vision for the evolution and advancement of the sport there and believes his considerable experience in every facet of boxing places him in a unique position as he oversees the implementation of the revolutionary plan and to drive it through with his unwavering verve. The project is very close to Khan’s heart as the late José Sulaimán, the Lifetime President of the WBC and Mauricio’s father, expressed his desire to Khan to one day see boxing become established and prosper in the Middle East and Khan, with Mauricio’s blessing, will ensure that now becomes a reality. The WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán announced last month that Khan and Senior Vice President Tahir (Taz), will spearhead the groundbreaking development of boxing throughout the region under the WBC Middle East Continental Federation that will see flexible and tailored development projects in the individual affiliated countries. Two-time world champion Amir Khan, the President of the newly formed World Boxing Council (WBC) Middle East Boxing Council, is honored to lay the foundation to set up the first-ever structured boxing governing body in the region and has pledged his commitment to developing the sport for future generations. ![]()
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