Abdul Khan credits cousin Amir for inspiring South Asian boxers

Abdul Khan says Amir Khan's world-title success inspired a generation of South Asian fighters to take up boxing. The British prospect pointed to his cousin's career as the spark for his own journey into the sport.

“Seeing Amir reach the heights of the sport only lit the fire in probably the majority of the South Asian kids out there, including me”

— Abdul Khan, via BBC Sport

What Abdul Khan said

Abdul Khan spoke about his cousin's legacy ahead of his own professional campaign. Amir Khan won world titles at lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-welterweight and became one of Britain's most recognisable boxing exports. The younger Khan is now looking to build his own profile in the paid ranks.

What it moves

Abdul Khan's comments highlight the ripple effect of Amir Khan's achievements in British boxing. The younger fighter's public acknowledgement of his cousin's influence suggests he sees himself as part of a broader South Asian wave in the sport. His progress in the professional ranks will test whether that inspiration translates into results.

Source: bbc.com. Full Abdul Khan fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.