Amir Khan, 36, set for boxing comeback after personally phoning up YouTuber to ask for fight despite drugs ban
AMIR KHAN is set for a boxing comeback after personally reaching out to YouTuber Adam Saleh over a fight, reports say.
The British boxing icon retired last year following defeat to bitter rival Kell Brook and left the door open to a return.
But that was until it was announced Khan failed a shock drug test and was handed a subsequent two-year ban.
Although it does not look set to stop him from trying to organise a fight with social media star Saleh.
According to Fred Talks Fighting, the former world champion reached out to Saleh to discuss a bout.
Due to Khan’s ban, it would likely be an exhibition bout with a target date believed to be in August or September.
Saleh, 29, boxed an an amateur before finding fame on the internet but returned to boxing amid the rise of influencer bouts.
He has since fought five times, with three wins and two draws.
Saleh has had two professional bouts, with his last coming in Saudi Arabia in February, winning by first-round stoppage.
Khan, 36, is meanwhile still serving his backdated ban having tested positive for Ostarine, which aids weight loss and muscle growth.
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The substance is prohibited by United Kingdom Anti-Doping, who the 2004 Olympian co-operated with during their investigation.
UKAD confirmed Khan’s ban – after it was referred to the National Anti-Doping Panel – but he doubled down on unknowingly consuming the substance.
A statement read: “Mr Khan’s case was heard by the independent tribunal on 24 January 2023 and in its written decision dated 21 February 2023, the panel found both violations proved, concluded that Mr Khan had established that they were not ‘intentional’ within the meaning of ADR Article 10.2.3 and imposed a two-year ban on him.”