From winning an Olympic silver medal to claiming two world titles, Amir Khan has achieved a lot in his career, and now he’s become a captain in the Pakistani army.
Having bitten down on his gum shield in a war of attrition with Marcos Maidana, and risen like a phoenix from the ashes in a blockbuster clash with Samuel Vargas, the Bolton fighter is used to being in the trenches.
Amir Khan is now a captain in the Pakistani army
Renowned for his unrelenting self-belief, the gifted athlete made a reputation for his willingness to challenge himself against the very best. Win, lose or draw, Khan always stepped up to the mark, moving up two weight divisions to battle it out with Canelo Alvarez, and putting it all on the line in a clash with pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford.
Thus, while the Kell Brook fight took longer to materialise than fans would’ve liked, the icon has cemented his place as one of the greatest British fighters of our generation.
However, while Khan adores the country in which he honed his craft, his parents’ homeland of Pakistan will always hold a special place in his heart.
And now, the legend has taken his adoration for the South Asian country a step further by becoming an honourary part of their army.
On May 26, the brawler posted a video of himself, sporting a fantastic uniform, in which he confirms he’s received the privilege of being given a commendable ranking.
He said: “Hi guys, I’ve been honoured by the Pakistan army as captain. So, I’m Captain Amir Khan. I’ve got three pips as well. Check that out. Big shout out to the Pakistan army.”
Khan later uploaded a picture of himself with a platoon of soldiers.
Amir Khan could return to the ring in a shock clash with KSI
While the technician has made his mark as a crossover star, his level of competition has always been of the highest quality.
However, according to The Sun, the welterweight is eyeing a return to the squared circle against KSI.
While significantly outsized by the YouTuber, Khan undeniably possesses the skills to leave his potential opponent chasing shadows. But while on paper, this fight seems unlikely, with their combined star power, a bout between the pair has the ingredients to capture the public’s imagination.
Sadly, after his last outing against Brook, the boxing great tested positive for the banned substance; ostarine.
Therefore, with his reputation in tatters, the sportsman has every reason to come out of retirement in a bid to give his fans a positive memory, rather than a crushing KO loss and a failed drug test to match.
And KSI isn’t the only influencer on the table for a Misfits showdown. Slim Albaher tweeted: “I was offered Amir Khan—one of the best fighters to lace up the gloves from the UK. They really doing anything they can to keep me away from KSI.”