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First TV Appearance
Former boxing champion Amir Khan has made his first TV appearance since the suspected split with his wife following a sexting scandal. The 36-year-old was seen on TNT Sports ahead of the Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr fight, but what caught everyone's attention was the absence of his wedding ring.
Cheating Allegations
Amir Khan found himself at the center of cheating allegations after a woman claimed that they had nights of hotel sex over a period of four months. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, revealed that Khan had messaged her on Instagram in February and that their affair escalated from there.
Marriage on the Rocks?
In an interview with Seconds Away on Sunday, the woman involved in the sex scandal claimed that Khan had told her his marriage was "on the rocks." She also explained that Khan said his relationship with his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, was more of a business arrangement. This revelation has left Faryal contemplating whether or not to walk away from the marriage.
TV Appearance Without Wedding Ring
During his TV appearance on TNT Sports, Khan noticeably didn't have his wedding ring on. This comes as no surprise considering the recent revelations of his alleged infidelity. Khan sat on the panel of presenters and also discussed a potential return to the sport.
Details of the Affair
The woman involved in the sex scandal recounted the details of her relationship with Khan. She said that Khan asked her to send him "naughty pictures" and that they had a night of passion at a hotel in Manchester. The affair continued with further meet-ups in London and eventually ended when Khan's wife discovered her number on his phone.
The Fallout
After Faryal Makhdoom found out about the affair, she called the woman and threatened to out her. Faryal also sent a text message to the woman, accusing her of harassment. The woman, however, claims that there was no harassment and that she was not allowed to contact Amir Khan first.
What's Next?
Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom are currently splitting their time between their homes in Dubai and the UK. Khan recently returned to London alone and shared photos from his flight, but carefully covered his wedding ring finger with an airplane emoji. A source close to the situation revealed that Faryal is taking time to think about whether or not to walk away from the marriage.
