Tag: Boxer

  • Amazon announces its first official Muhammad Ali series, ‘The Greatest’

    Amazon announces its first official Muhammad Ali series, ‘The Greatest’

    Amazon Prime Video is set to bring the incredible story of boxing legend Muhammad Ali to life in the first-ever authorised series titled ‘The Greatest.’

    This exciting new project promises to explore his legendary fights and the man behind the icon.

    Actor Jaalen Best will play Ali’s character, while Ben Watkins will take on the role of showrunner. Watkins said, “To be trusted with the honour of telling the story of my most cherished hero, Muhammad Ali, is humbling and scary, and a dream come true.”

    ‘The Greatest’ will showcase the victories and challenges that shaped Ali’s life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed. The series aims to present Ali not only as a boxing champion but also as a husband, father, brother, and son.

    Produced in collaboration with Ali’s estate, with his widow, Lonnie Ali, serving as executive producer, she expressed her excitement for the project, stating, “I’m thrilled to be producing ‘The Greatest’ alongside Ben Watkins, who captured the essence of Muhammad.
    Jaalen Best is a talented young man who embodies Muhammad’s resilience, courage, and charisma.”

    Jaalen Best, known for his roles in ‘All American: Homecoming,’ ‘Magnum P.I.,’ and ‘American Horror Stories,’ is set to star in the series.

    Muhammad Ali has been portrayed on screen before, including himself in 1977’s ‘The Greatest,’ Will Smith in the 2001 film ‘Ali,’ Terrence Howard in ‘King of the World,’ and David Ramsey in ‘Ali: An American Hero.’ With ‘The Greatest,’ fans can look forward to a fresh and deeper look into Ali’s extraordinary life.

  • Amir Khan, Faryal Makhdoom have taken this momentous decision about their marriage

    Amir Khan, Faryal Makhdoom have taken this momentous decision about their marriage

    British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan shocked social media when reports of his alleged affairs emerged online after an expose by British tabloid The Sun. BBC Asian Network presenter Suzi Mann accused the boxer of sexual advances and flirting through text messages. The boxer’s wife, Faryal Makhdoom, appeared to have split from the boxer as reports emerged claiming that she was taking her time to decide whether to end the marriage or not.

    However, on a recent appearance at ‘This Morning’, Amir confirmed he had reconciled with his wife, and she was now encouraging him to go back to the gym.

    “I’m not a spring chicken. I’ve not trained for two years.”

    “My wife has started having a go at me saying to get in the gym, saying you’ve started to get a dad’s body.”

    “I used to see a gym and go in, now I see a gym and walk past it.”

    Read more: ‘I was provoked by women who slipped into my dms’: Amir Khan

    The former boxer publicly apologised to his wife in July on his Instagram account, saying he was provoked by the countless women who slipped into his dms:

    “I thank her for the help she got me. I like to apologise to those who I may have hurt. I made a mistake and I was provoked when they slip into my DMs.”

    Faryal fuelled separation rumors by posting a cryptic note on her Instagram stories on Friday: “Fall in love with someone who doesn’t make you think love is hard.”

  • ‘I was provoked by women who slipped into my dms’: Amir Khan

    ‘I was provoked by women who slipped into my dms’: Amir Khan

    British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan, who has been alleged with infidelity and cheating on his wife Faryal Makhdoom, has offered an explanation for his behaviour.

    The Sun published an interview with Sumaira, a bridal model, who revealed incriminating text messages between the two with the boxer requesting her to send nudes.

    READ MORE: Amir Khan going to therapy to ‘stop sexting women’ apologises to wife

    The boxer has now offered a public apology to his wife, stating that he was provoked into cheating after many women contacted him on his Instagram account:

    Khan said on his Instagram, adding that his wife is not to blame. “I thank her for the help she got me. I like to apologise to those who I may have hurt. I made a mistake and I was provoked when they slip into my DMs.”

    Faryal had fuelled separation rumors by posting a cryptic note on her Instagram stories on Friday: “Fall in love with someone who doesn’t make you think love is hard.”

    According to Daily Mail, sources have that revealed the couple, who have been married for 10 years, had separated while Faryal decides if she wishes to end their marriage or not.

    ‘Faryal is taking time to think about whether or not to walk away. She’s going through a very difficult time and choosing to focus on her children while she and Amir continue to co-parent.’

  • Amir Khan banned from all sport after failing dope test

    Amir Khan banned from all sport after failing dope test

    Amir Khan banned from all sport after failing dope test

    British boxing star Amir Khan has been banned for two years after an anti-doping test revealed the presence of a prohibited substance.

    The former light-weight world champion tested positive for ostarine, a drug mainly used to boost testosterone (male hormones). The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) website states that

    Amir Khan retired from boxing in May but he accepted that he was using the prohibited substance, however, it was not intentional.
    An independent tribunal accepted that argument, ruling out “deliberate or reckless conduct” by the 36-year-old.

    In October, British sprinter CJ Ujah was banned for 22 months after he tested positive for two banned substances, including ostarine, at the Tokyo Olympics.

    “This case serves as a reminder that UKAD will diligently pursue anti-doping rule violations in order to protect clean sport,” chief executive Jane Rumble said.

    “Strict liability means athletes are ultimately responsible for what they ingest and for the presence of any prohibited substances in a sample.”

    The ban from all sports is deemed to have begun on 6 April 2022 and expires on 5 April 2024.

    Khan, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics as a 17-year-old, was beaten by Brook via sixth-round knockout in what proved to be his final professional bout.

    He retired from the sport three months later, finishing his career with 34 professional wins and six losses, having turned professional in 2005.

  • Pakistani sportsmen extend support to Kashmiris as Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day

    Pakistani sportsmen extend support to Kashmiris as Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day

    The nation on Saturday observed Kashmir Solidarity Day and expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir. Pakistani sportsmen, including cricketer Shahid Afridid and boxer Mohammad Waseem extended their support to the people of Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) who are living under atrocities of Indian government and army.

    Taking to Twitter, Shahid Afridi shared poetry and wrote: “On this #KashmirDay, I stand with all my brothers and sisters who continue to fight for their rights and freedom as a Nation. May Allah give us the strength to facilitate our brethren in need.”

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    Similarly, boxer Mohammad Waseem took to Twitter and wrote: “I express all my support and extend sincerest prayers for the courageous people of Kashmir. May they be blessed with their much longed right of freedom and peace ameen.”

    Other Pakistani cricketers also shared their thoughts and extended solidarity with the Kashmiri people on Twitter.

    In a statement on Twitter, Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed the incumbent Indian PM Narendra Modi’s policies in IOJK and paid tributes to the Kashmiri brethren.

    “It is time the world takes notice of India’s grave human rights violations in IIOJK which include crimes against humanity, war crimes & genocidal acts as well as the threat of forced demographic change,” he said in a series of tweets.

  • Boxer Muhammad Waseem talks about how he was forced to ‘bribe’ the Pak Boxing Federation

    Boxer Muhammad Waseem talks about how he was forced to ‘bribe’ the Pak Boxing Federation

    Pakistan Professional Boxer Muhammad Waseem has made a shocking revelation about how he was forced to pay a bribe to the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF).

    In an interview with Daily Scoop TV, Waseem talked about the tournaments he has won and about where he did his training. He also revealed that he was forced to sign an agreement with the federation’s president in order to get the nod for his contract with Korean Promoter Andy Kim.

    As per the deal, 20 percent of whatever money Waseem earned, from prize money, monthly allowance or anything else, went to the federation.

    “Fraud and deception are commonplace in all facets of life in Pakistan,” said Waseem. “When I found the Korean Promoter, he [Andy Kim] told me that he would be happy to sign contract with me and help me become a professional boxer. But he said that he wanted to have a chat first with the President of Pakistan Boxing Federation and only then could he share the contract with me.”

    “When I approached the federation’s president, he asked me to sign a contract with him as well. I didn’t have any other option but to accept. I could not say no to him because then it was likely that my talent would also go to waste. So, I agreed to it and they even took my thumb impression. It happened here in Karachi,” he added.

    Waseem, who recently won the World Boxing Council (WBC) silver flyweight title for a second time, also lamented the lack of support for local boxers in Pakistan.

    “Unfortunately, in Pakistan not much attention is paid to sports other than cricket. I have reached a point in my career, thanks to Allah Almighty, where I don’t need any help or sponsorship from anyone in Pakistan,” he said. “But there are so many fighters of Pakistan, from Lyari, Quetta and elsewhere, whose talents have gone to waste. They didn’t get an opportunity like I did. If they had gotten similar opportunities, they would have been giving interviews now as well.”

    The boxer also urged parents to allow their children to play and participate in different games. He said that they take sports as a non-serious thing but they should also let their children play sports. He said this is the reason why Pakistan is behind in sports.

    It is pertinent to mention here that Waseem has 12 wins in his professional boxing career, eight through knock-outs, and only one defeat.

    Celebrities like Fakhr-e-Alam and director Nabeel Qureshi called out the boxing federation while Alam urged the authorities to take notice of this fraud.

  • British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight

    British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan was removed from an American Airlines plane along with a colleague.

    Amir posted a video message on his social media account, in which he expressed his displeasure over the incident saying, “Disgusted to be banned by @AmericanAir and @traveloneworld for not been able to fly to training camp, i got escorted by police off the plane for no reason. I would like to see evidence for any wrong doings.”

    “I was taken off the plane today when I was going to training camp to Colorado Springs, by the police,” said Amir in the video message.

    “Obviously a complaint was made by American Airlines staff, they said that my colleague’s mask was not high enough and not up, that they had to stop the plane and take me and my friend off when I did nothing wrong,” he added.

    The boxer continued by saying, “Now I have to reschedule another airplane to travel back to training camp which is really upsetting, for no reason this was and I’m just so disgusted that American Airlines would do this to us and ban me from travelling.”

    American Airlines said in a statement that before take-off, the aircraft had “returned to the gate to deplane two customers who reportedly refused to comply with repeated crew member requests to stow luggage, place cell phones in airplane mode and adhere to federal face covering requirements,” The Guardian has reported.

  • Amir Khan escapes unhurt after crashing Mercedes

    Amir Khan escapes unhurt after crashing Mercedes

    British Pakistani boxer Amir Khan got into an accident late Sunday night after he rammed his car into a barrier while driving on a Motorway in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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    According to a news details, the boxer lost control of his £90,000 car as the road surface was extremely wet following a day of rain.

    Khan shared photos of the accident on social media which showed his Mercedes S350 completely damaged with its front bumper hanging off and the window mirrors completely broken.

    Khan shared that everyone was safe and shared that “smashing into the side of the motorway barrier felt like being hit with a combo.”

    Read more – ‘Meet the Khans’: Faryal Makhdoom, Amir Khan are getting their own reality TV series

    As per the report, this is not the first time that Khan had an incident related to the collection of his luxurious cars.

    “Back in 2012, the 33-year-old saw a gang of armed yobs try and steal his £100,000 Range Rover,” revealed the publication.

    The Bolton-born star has an impressive luxurious car collection that includes a £271,000 Lamborghini Aventador, a £233,000 Rolls Royce Phantom, and a £65,000 Range Rover.

  • Boxer Amir Khan expresses desire to become sports minister

    British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan has said that he would like to become the sports minister in Pakistan to promote sports, Geo News reported.

    According to the details, Amir in an interview has alleged that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has done ‘nothing for sports in Pakistan’ after coming to power, adding that he is the only person that does anything for sports.

    Amir Khan, who is a friend of PM Imran, said that “all the people in Pakistan are crying”, and credited himself for taking Pakistani boxers around the world to put them in fights.

    The boxer further alleged that a government minister visited his boxing academy, made some pictures and left, and nothing was done after that.

    “There should be at least 10-15 boxing academies in Pakistan because there are so many boxers in Pakistan but nothing’s happening so that’s why I said that Imran khan, being a sports man, he is not really backing sports”, Amir said.

    He also feared that sports are “probably going down even more than before because Nawaz Sharif is the one who got the Sports Council of Pakistan to give me the boxing academy, then I spent my own money around $100,000 on it to build it up but all I say is that Imran Khan is less supporting boxing”.

    Amir Khan also expressed desire to enter in Pakistani politics, saying that he will do something for people if he became sports minister.

    Amir Khan often attended fundraising events with PM Imran in Manchester in the past. The prime minister had at one event promised to take people like Amir Khan to Pakistan.