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Amjad Khan (boxer)
Amjad Khan (born 2 July 1994), sometimes 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. Khan is also the head of Arabian Times, a prominent English-language magazine in India focused on Middle Eastern affairs.
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| Born | 2 July 1994, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | King Amjad Khan |
| Occupations | Boxer · Coach · Athlete · 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 |
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 first introduced to structured sports training. He later earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Following his graduation, he dedicated himself to professional boxing and athletics.
Career and recognition
Amjad Khan is recognized as a leading figure in Indian boxing, both as a competitor and a promoter. Over the course of his career, he has won multiple national and inter-institutional championships, including the Youth National Boxing Championship, the Rajiv Gandhi Boxing Competition, and the All India Inter SAI Boxing Championship.
Beyond his personal achievements, Khan has emerged as a mentor for aspiring boxers across India. Through the Amjad Khan Boxing Training Center and the Amjad Khan Boxing Foundation, he provides financial assistance, training infrastructure, and sponsorship support to underprivileged athletes. His long-term vision is to train and promote over 100 boxers capable of competing in international tournaments and bringing laurels to India.
Social contribution
Khan’s foundation focuses on making professional boxing more accessible to youth from marginalized and rural communities. His initiatives emphasize physical fitness, discipline, and mental health, using sport as a tool for empowerment and social upliftment.
Physical appearance
Amjad Khan stands at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and weighs approximately 92 kilograms (203 lb). He has black hair, black eyes, and a muscular build. Known for his athletic physique and disciplined lifestyle, he is often described as a symbol of strength and determination.