* Thousands flock to UK gyms as boxing takes off Nov 17, 2009
It has become so popular in schools, quite simply, because it works, said Rebecca Gibson, head of development at the Amateur Boxing Association of England, who said the sport had benefitted from the success of fighters such as Amir Khan and a jump in funding from G50,000 in 2005 to G4. 7 million this year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Sep 10, 2009
British boxing champion Amir Khan and his promoter, Frank Warren, have launched a legal campaign to force Facebook to tackle highly defamatory or abusive postings ... British boxing champion Amir Khan and his promoter, Frank Warren, have launched a legal campaign to force Facebook to tackle highly defamatory or abusive postings. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Promoters: Bradley bout to be ruled no-contest Aug 25, 2009
Bradley also hopes to become an attractive opponent for Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, Ricky Hatton or Devon Alexander, who won the WBC title on the undercard in Rancho Mirage. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BOXING BLOG: The weigh-in Aug 14, 2009
The ridiculous WBA currently has British phenom Amir Khan listed as its full titlist, but also has Marcos Maidana (ironically, the fighter who filled in for Harris after a deal with Victor Ortiz fell through) as its interim champion. How an organization can have an active titlist AND an interim titlist is beyond me, but there you go. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Women's boxing gets 2012 Olympic Games slot Aug 14, 2009
British fighter Amir Khan, an Olympic silver medallist in 2004, said shortly before the announcement: "Deep down I think women shouldn't fight. That's my opinion. "When you get hit it's very painful. Women can get knocked out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Amir on top of the world Jul 20, 2009
MANCHESTER: Amir Khan is aspiring to be the next Manny Pacquiao after beating Andreas Kotelnik by a unanimous points decision to win his first world title at the MEN Arena here on Saturday ... World champ: Britain's Amir Khan celebrating his win in the WBA light-welterweight title bout against Ukraine's Andreas Kotelink in Manchester on Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Promoter: Hatton Isn't Up to Fighting Champ Khan Jul 20, 2009
Washington - With Amir Khan now a world champion, many English boxing fans will be hoping to see him in the ring with Ricky Hatton. Though the 22-year-old Khan's trainer is enthusiastic about a Battle of Britain bout, promoter Frank Warren has strong reservations. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sports news briefs: 7/19/09 Jul 19, 2009
Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik to capture the WBA junior welterweight title in Manchester, England. Khan's blistering victory came five years after a career-launching Olympic silver medal, and 10 months after he was knocked out by Breidis Prescott in 54 seconds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Martinez throws first bullpen session Jul 19, 2009
Highly touted Amir Khan (21-1) earned a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik (31-3-1) to capture the World Boxing Association junior welterweight title in Manchester, England. In the WNBA, Lindsey Harding scored 23 points, including two free throws with 8. (Boston Globe)
Amir Khan Beats Andriy Kotelnik on ... Jul 19, 2009
Amir Khan Beats Andriy Kotelnik on Points. Amir Khan Beats Andriy Kotelnik on Points ... It took Amir Khan twelve full rounds to defeat Andriy Kotelnik, an accoplished boxer from Ukraine. (Suite101.com)
Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title Jul 19, 2009
British boxer Amir Khan (L) and Ukranian boxer Andreas Kotelnik pose in Salford, northwest England, on July 15, 2009 ... MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Amir Khan successfully stepped up a weight division to capture the World Boxing Association (WBA) light-welterweight title from Andreas Kotelnik with a unanimous points win here Saturday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Fool Me Once...notes From A Fight Night At Sunrise Jul 17, 2009
Andriy Kotelnik (champion) vs. Amir Khan (No. 5 contender). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Roach, Pacquiao Aimed Squarely At Hatton Apr 10, 2009
And through it all, he's managed to avoid the lure of forcing his own aggressive, take-a-punch-to-land-a-punch style onto his own clients, who've included Virgil Hill, Mike Tyson and De La Hoya, in addition to Pacquiao and rising U.K. lightweight phenom Amir Khan. Hill, a member of the medal-flushed Olympic class of 1984, won his first world title in 1987 and was a two-time champion at both light heavyweight and cruiserweight before retiring in 2007 at age 43. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Katsidis aims at the stars Apr 6, 2009
AUSTRALIAN boxer Michael Katsidis has targeted English ace Amir Khan and a rematch with Cuban boxing legend Joel Casamayor after stopping former two-division world champion Jesus Chavez in Austin, Texas ... "I think Australia would love to get one up against England with that Amir Khan fight, but time is of the essence and Casamayor is not getting younger," Katsidis said from Austin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Amir Khan's Future Mar 28, 2009
Boxing promoter Don King believes Marco Antonio Barrera should receive a rematch after his loss to Amir Khan ended in controversy. Although Amir Khan s fifth-round technical decision victory against Marco Antonio Barrera in March 2009 is, by far, the biggest win of his career, Barrera s promoter is crying foul ... Amir Khan is in possession of a tainted victory, King said in a statement. (Suite101.com)
Amir Khan Beats Marco Antonio Barre... Mar 17, 2009
Amir Khan Beats Marco Antonio Barrera: Olympic Silver Medalist Triumphs Over Baby-Faced Assassin ... Amir Khan Beats Marco Antonio Barrera ... Amir Khan Beats Marco Antonio Barrera. (Suite101.com)
10 Questions for Mickey Rourke Feb 7, 2009
By Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 Mickey Rourke Todd Plitt / Contour / Getty. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up. (Time.com)
