Amir Khan pays respect to UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov in latest IG post

Boxers and UFC fighters have indulged in some cross-brand promotion with a view to increasing  fanbase of combat sports community. Throughout years, both leagues have produced several household names who have brought massive attention towards ir respective sports. Former WBA welterweight champion Amir Khan and current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of most popular athletes who have transcended ir respective sports and enhanced ir global appeal. Amir Khan recently ackwledged moment when Khabib Nurmagomedov paid a visit to MGM Grand to witness Khan’s performance live in 2014.

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Amir Khan pays respect to UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov

Boxing veteran Amir Khan took to Instagram and posted a picture of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov this week. Khabib was yet to become a UFC champion back in 2014 when he decided to pay a visit to  MGM Grand to witness ‘Amir Khan vs Devon Alexander’ live. To ackwledge moment, Amir Khan posted a picture of current UFC lightweight champion's visit six years later and thrilled a number of combat sports followers.

Amir Khan went on to win WBA Silver Welterweight title that night as he mand to outbox and outfox Devon Alexander for all 12 rounds in contest. Immediately after winning fight via unanimous decision, Amir Khan called Floyd Maywear out for an in-ring bout. However, Maywear never responded to that offer and Amir Khan went on to hint at retirement this year, despite t facing boxing greats of his era like Floyd Maywear and Manny Pacquiao.

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UFC news: Khabib UFC return

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back to defend his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje on his return to UFC action. However, date and venue of Khabib’s UFC return are yet to be finalised on paper. re are reports that Dstani is looking forward to making a comeback by end of September. Khabib Nurmagomedov currently boasts a 28-0 win-loss record in MMA and will be looking forward to making it 29-0 in his upcoming fight against Justin ‘ Highlight’ Gaethje.

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Im courtesy: Amir Khan Instagram