Living in the US also didn't make him happier. He eventually watch video >> Amir Khan vs Rasul Jong Lee One Championship 73 Full Fight Get The New Paper on your phone with the free TNP app. Amir Khan is an Assistant Instructor at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts in Singapore. Privacy Policy, The Evolve Future World Champions Program, One of the youngest members of the Evolve Fight Team. So what would the Amir now say to his 15-year-old self If he had the chance to? "So, as much as possible, I try to stay positive and not think about when his last day is. If I just feel like doing it, I do it, I don't care what people think about me. Amir’s martial arts inspiration is Muhammad Ali because of his confidence and work ethic. Growing up with Tourette's, which causes one to make uncontrollable movements or sounds (called tics), he was plagued by low self-confidence and constantly worried about what people thought of him. But a deeper change in the One Championship fighter occurred after suffering a series of losses last year, the last of which hit him hard and made him question his place in the sport. But more than that, he's managed to shrug off that constant niggling self-doubt. It doesn't mean if you fail at the beginning you won't find success in the end. Singaporean fighter Amir Khan's ONE Championship bout on Friday is not about arresting a slump in form, nor is it about his first home fight in over seven months. Now I’m embracing it, this is who I am and I’m so strong today because of it.". Watch the video to find out more from our intimate and personal conversation with the Singaporean mixed martial artist champ and how he aims to be a better version of himself every single day. Following a series of tests and scans, the grim prognosis was confirmed, leaving Amir "lost and destroyed". Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store now. Tajudeen, 61, has been told by doctors that he has only three to six months left to live, after being diagnosed with stage four brain cancer two months ago. Amir began his martial arts journey at 5 years old with Tae Kwon Do. His favorite techniques are low leg kicks, Muay Thai sweeps, and flying knees. Singaporean fighter Amir Khan's ONE Championship bout on Friday is not about arresting a slump in form, nor is it about his first home fight in over seven months. Now, he simply follows his heart. "If it makes me happy, it makes me happy. It was the first international sports production pilot to take place in the Southeast Asian country since its implementation of measures … Amir Iqbal Khan (born 8 December 1986) is a British professional boxer, promoter and philanthropist.He is a former unified light-welterweight world champion, having held the WBA (later Super) title from 2009 to 2012, and the IBF title in 2011. Copyright © 2020 Evolve Mixed Martial Arts. This might be one of his last few chances to do so. A Muay Thai fighter, Amir is one of the top lightweights in ONE Championship, Asia’s largest sports media property in history. So I post dancing videos because I don't care what people think, 'cos if anyone knows me, I'm the worst dancer you can find. "Also, I don't believe in ring rust and I don't want to focus on things I can't control. If you don’t like our faces, listen to our fortnightly podcast E-Junkies where we lepak one corner with famous people, Your daily good stuff - AsiaOne stories delivered straight to your inbox, AsiaOne Online Pte Ltd. Company Registration No. I promised my mother: MMA champion Khabib in shock retirement, Khabib Nurmagomedov to face Justin Gaethje on Oct 24, Evolve MMA's sponsorship scheme helps extend fighters' careers, ONE Championship could return as early as next month, Some users hack and modify their TraceTogether tokens, Five lauded for helping evacuate cinemagoers at Nex mall, Ikhsan closing in on goal target with double in 4-2 win. Amir holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Relson Gracie. Singapore’s Amir Khan admits he’s disappointed to be fighting behind closed doors at ONE … Amir's lightweight bout against India's Rahul Raju at the Reign of Dynasties event - to be held behind closed doors at the Singapore Indoor Stadium - could be the last time that Tajudeen will be at his son's corner. And that also explains all the entertaining Tik Tok videos that he has been making with his wife, who's a YouTuber. Singapore mixed martial arts fighter Amir Khan has been in training since Phase Two began in June, in preparation for his bout against permanent resident Rahul Raju next Friday. Amir would often come home in tears due to bullies who made fun of him, and it hurt more when the bullies were girls. A Muay Thai fighter, Amir is one of the top lightweights in ONE Championship, Asia’s largest sports media property in history. "I realised there’s no escaping your past. And, if he succeeds in his ultimate goal of becoming an MMA world champion, that will be his way of thanking his father for always being in his corner. Throughout the ups and downs in his MMA career, there has always been one constant. Have self-belief and own up to who you are. "All the negativity poured into my head… for that one week I was kind of in a depressed state," he shares. Amir received the fighter name “Golden Boy” after winning a Muay Thai title in Phuket’s Bangla Stadium. All Rights Reserved. While he has suffered a loss of form, the coronavirus-enforced disruption to both his training and livelihood, and the devastating news of his father's health, Amir sees this period as a "huge test". Backing Amir at every bout since his first 10 years ago, Tajudeen has always been a source of inspiration and a pillar of strength. Becoming is a series where we showcase individuals who have had to overcome adversity to become the person they are today. So, as long as he is there in spirit, everything is fine.". This includes his last fight at the closed-door King of the Jungle event in February at the same venue, where he succumbed to a rear-naked choke submission from Kimihiro Eto in the first round. "I try not to think too much, but it will definitely be different," said Amir, himself a father of an 18-month-old son. For me, he will always be in my corner. People will just know me as Amir Khan, Muay Thai fighter, without the association (of Tourette's).". "Failures happen right, and every journey is different. While he wanted to "run away from his problems", he realised he would never be able to return to Singapore if he didn't serve NS, and realised it "wasn't a good decision". I will watch him. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth lightweight title from 2007 to 2008. He is a better striker and I am a better grappler. Amir Khan is an Assistant Instructor at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts in Singapore. "I'm living my journey, living my life and I'm doing what I love every day so (I should) just be grateful and not feel sorry for myself. If you think I'm there, you will never lose, you will have nothing to worry about.". "It is a challenge that, in future, I want to look back and say, 'That's when I grew and became the man that I am today'," he said. Amir Khan official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Lightweight fighter from Singapore. Amir, who had been focusing on fundamentals in his new training regimen, is confident in his preparation and is ready to stop a run of four defeats in five bouts. In May 2016, Knockout artist Amir Khan faced off against John Chang in Singapore. The change from self-pity to self-awareness happened in a snap by the end of the week, and he realised he had much to be grateful for. All through his childhood and into his young adult life, Amir Khan carried with him a chip on his shoulder. Speaking about his fight with Rahul, a Singapore-based fighter whose last bout was in November 2019, Amir brushed aside any form of advantage, with his mind trained on only one outcome.

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