Best fights of Amir Khan
Over 17 years as a professional, Amir Khan has compiled a 34-6 (21) record, including 24 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Amir Khan KOs Zab Judah
On July 23, 2011 Amir Khan, the WBA (Super) super lightweight champion, met Zab Judah, the IBF super lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Khan was 24 years old with a record of 25-1, and Judah was 33 with a record of 41-6. Khan was on a 7-fight winning streak and Judah was on a 5-fight winning streak. Khan stopped Zab Judah via KO in the 5th round. Became the unified super lightweight champion.
2. Amir Khan defeats Devon Alexander
On December 13, 2014 Amir Khan defended his WBC Silver welterweight title against Devon Alexander. Khan was 28 years old with a record of 29-3, and Alexander was 27 with a record of 26-2. Khan was on a 3-fight winning streak and Alexander was coming off a win. Khan won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Amir Khan KOs Paulie Malignaggi
On May 15, 2010 Amir Khan defended his WBA super lightweight title against Paulie Malignaggi. Khan was 23 years old with a record of 22-1, and Malignaggi was 29 with a record of 27-3. Khan was on a 4-fight winning streak and Malignaggi was coming off a win. Khan stopped Paulie Malignaggi via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
4. Amir Khan defeats Marcos Maidana
On December 11, 2010 Amir Khan defended his WBA super lightweight title against Marcos Maidana. Khan was 24 years old with a record of 23-1, and Maidana was 27 with a record of 29-1. Khan was on a 5-fight winning streak and Maidana was on a 4-fight winning streak. Khan won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Amir Khan defeats Luis Collazo
On May 3, 2014 Amir Khan fought Luis Collazo for the WBA International welterweight title. Khan was 27 years old with a record of 28-3, and Collazo was 33 with a record of 35-5. Khan was on a 2-fight winning streak and Collazo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Khan won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
6. Amir Khan defeats Marco Antonio Barrera
On March 14, 2009 Amir Khan defended his WBA International lightweight title against Marco Antonio Barrera. Khan was 22 years old with a record of 19-1, and Barrera was 35 with a record of 65-6. Khan was coming off a win and Barrera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Khan won via technical decision. Defended the title.