Published 18:59 IST, April 3rd 2020

Amir Khan could quit boxing after coronavirus pandemic leaves him away from young son

COVID-19: Amir Khan is reportedly considering retirement from boxing after the coronavirus pandemic has left him out of the ring for a long period of time.

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Former unified light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan is considering retirement at of 33 due to global outbreak of dely coronavirus pandemic. Fans have t seen Amir Khan boxing since last July when he went on to kck out Billy Dib in Saudi Arabia and claim 34th victory of his professional boxing career. However, looking at current scenario, Amir Khan is unsure over wher he will be able to return in near future and he is planning to hang up his gloves soon.

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Amir Khan boxing: Amir Khan considering retirement due to coronavirus pandemic

During an interview with Mirror, Amir Khan revealed that he is currently confused about boxing again, as coronavirus pandemic has forced him to cancel all his in-ring plans for near future. According to former champion, he has done financially well throughout his career and does t want to ruin his legacy by stepping inside ring for one more fight. However, he is yet to call hang up his gloves as Amir Khan wants to see his physical shape after a full training camp and n take final decision about considering retirement.

“Even if I feel I cant do it anymore, I can walk away kwing I have done everything. My love for boxing is still re and I love boxing to bits. But until I see how I feel after a long, hard, gruelling camp, n I won't kw for sure.” said Amir Khan.

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In response to coronavirus pandemic hitting UK, Amir Khan has donated his four-storey building to NHS in order to resolve bed- crisis for patients. According to reports, increasing cases of coronavirus pandemic shortened capacity of NHS and former world champion boxer came to ir rescue. Amir Khan revealed news through his social media handles.