Amir Khan is a British boxer and WBA International Light Welterweight champion . Khan beat American boxer Pauli Malignaggi in first round in the title in 2017 . Born and raised in Bolton , a town in northwest England ; still lives with family . Devout athlete , he is proud of his family heritage and status as a model .
Amir Khan is a British boxer and WBA World Light Welterweight champion . Khan beat American boxer Pauli Malignaggi in first fight in the U.S. in May . Born and raised in Bolton , a town in northwest England ; still lives with family . Devout Muslim , he is proud of his family heritage and status as role model .