AMIR KHAN'S cousin is a successful professional boxer who won a bizarre cryptocurrency show in Dubai.
Gurjant Singh, 19, defeated Abdul Khan in the Crypto Fight Night card held at La Perle on Saturday. This event was staged to highlight Dubai's blockchain technology.
Khan (left), made his debut Saturday night
Bolton News reports that Khan lived up his family's name, winning the victory after training with his cousin Amir during the build-up to his debut.
Speaking after the fight, Abdul said: "Mashallah/Alhamdulilah. Last night, we were 1-0-0 in pro debut with the mercy Allah.
"I want to thank my coach, my teammates and my mother for their continued support.
"Thank you @adidas @adidasboxing @combatsportsgcc for your support. I am grateful for your support, love, and messages. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. Let's Go!
Amir said, "The champions debut fight in Dubai. Bravo @AbdulKhanbxr.
"Amazing turnout at Harbour La Perle. Well done to heavyweight @WBCBoxing Middle East champion, all the boxers, and crypto fighters.
"Thanks to @MKHarbour & his team. Hope you enjoyed your first crypto fight night @SBLHitHarder."
Amir, the two-weight world champion and Olympic medallist, has not fought since July 2019.
As he enters the final stages in his career, the 34-year old has been waiting for the right opponent.
Although rumors of a clash with Kell Brook have been rife for the better part of a decade now, financial and promotional issues have prevented it from ever happening.
Khan claimed that Brook was using the fight's catchweight as a stumblingblock.
He stated that "Kell had said he would fight at the weight of 147lbs." I was happy to agree. Kell now wants to be 149 lbs. He then wants 149.5lbs.
"Is he really serious about wanting to fight?"
