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Amjad Khan (boxer)
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| Born | 2 July 1994, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | King Amjad Khan |
| Occupations | Boxer · Athlete · Coach · Sports Promoter |
| Known for | Founder of Amjad Khan Boxing Training Center and Amjad Khan Boxing Foundation; Head of Arabian Times magazine |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) |
| Parents | Late Mohammad Yahya Khan (father) · Praveen Khatoon (mother) |
| Siblings | Mohammad Akbar Khan |
Amjad Khan (born 2 July 1994), also known as King Amjad Khan, is an Indian boxer, athlete, coach, and sports promoter. He is the founder of the Amjad Khan Boxing Training Center and the Amjad Khan Boxing Foundation, both dedicated to nurturing young boxing talent in India. Khan also serves as the head of Arabian Times, an English-language magazine in India that focuses on Middle Eastern affairs and global sports promotion.
Early life
Amjad Khan was born on 2 July 1994 in Ghazipur, a district under the Varanasi Commissionerate in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. His father, Late Mohammad Yahya Khan, was a politician, while his mother, Praveen Khatoon, is a homemaker. He has one sibling, Mohammad Akbar Khan.
Education
Khan completed his early education at the Army Boys Sports Company in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where he was introduced to formal sports and athletic training. He later earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. After graduation, Khan focused entirely on his professional boxing and coaching career.
Career and recognition
Amjad Khan is widely recognized as a leading figure in Indian boxing, both as a competitor and as a mentor. Throughout his athletic career, he has secured multiple national and inter-institutional titles, including:
- Youth National Boxing Championship
- Rajiv Gandhi Boxing Competition
- All India Inter SAI Boxing Championship
Beyond his achievements in the ring, Khan has been instrumental in training and promoting emerging boxing talent through the Amjad Khan Boxing Training Center and the Amjad Khan Boxing Foundation. These institutions focus on providing professional-level facilities, financial aid, and sponsorship opportunities for underprivileged athletes.
Khan’s vision is to create a new generation of Indian boxers capable of competing at global championships and representing the nation with pride.
Awards and honours
Amjad Khan has received numerous national and international recognitions for his contributions to sports and social development:
- Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Global Award (2015) – for his outstanding contribution to Indian boxing.
- Bharat Shiromani Award (2019) – recognizing excellence and leadership in sports promotion.
- GMFL Awards – for youth inspiration and sports development.
- Mrs. India International Awards – for promoting fitness and women’s empowerment in sports.
- Emirates Real Estate Awards – for leadership and brand excellence.
- Golden Achievers Awards – for exceptional achievements in multi-domain leadership.
- Global Image Awards – for representing India on international platforms.
Social contribution
Through the Amjad Khan Boxing Foundation, he promotes grassroots boxing and provides training to youth from rural and marginalized communities. His efforts focus on empowering athletes through discipline, fitness, and psychological resilience. Khan frequently organizes charity tournaments and awareness campaigns on mental health and sports education.
Physical appearance
Amjad Khan stands at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and weighs approximately 92 kilograms (203 lb). Known for his athletic physique, black hair, and sharp features, he embodies strength and discipline. His training regimen and physical conditioning have made him a role model for many aspiring athletes.
Legacy
Amjad Khan continues to play an influential role in shaping the future of Indian boxing through his dual identity as an athlete and mentor. His foundation has inspired hundreds of youngsters to take up sports as a path to empowerment and national pride.