Amir Khan, 35 years old, breaks his silence after announcing his retirement as a British boxing legend. He admits that he still loves the sport and has been silent since then.

AMIR KHAN, who announced his retirement from boxing, has acknowledged that he no longer loves the sport.

As he called it quits on his legendary career, the British icon tweeted the news.

Khan gives up after being beaten by archrival Kell Brook, who is also retired, in their February grudge match.

Brook, 36, was the ex-unified world champion and he revealed that he always had his eyes on the exit.

Khan, 35, said to Sky Sports that his family was saying Khan should call it quits, even before the fight against Kell. They also believed that Khan had done all they could.

"I had fought against some of the most prominent names in boxing and won many world titles.

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'IT'S TIME'

After a remarkable career, Amir Khan has retired at 35.

"And it was in my head even before I took the last fight.

"But, after it, it was clear that I didn't love the sport anymore. I decided to give up, but I wasn't sure when.

"That was a part that wanted to box and be part, but I had to make it public."

Khan, who was just 17, won silver at the Olympics and became the world champion at the age of 22.

After a total of 40 fights, he is now a happy, healthy, and wealthy man.

Khan stated that he had a great career. My family suggested that I retire a while back, but I replied, "No, I want to do more."

It's hard to leave the sport. It's the right moment to leave, I believe.

"Boxing has been a great experience for me. Thank you to all my fans, trainers, coaches, and my boxing family. It's all that I know and it's been amazing.

"Boxing has changed my life since I was 17 years old, when I came out of the Olympic Games. It gave me a great platform."