Amir Khan’s brother Haroon Khan turns pro

Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Haroon Khan, who is the younger brother of former IBF and WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan, has also turned professional.

Amir Khan and long time promoter Dennis Hobson have launched a new boxing promotional company by the name of Super Fight Promotions and Haroon is their first signing.

Haroon, who showcased his wonderful skills in 2010 at the Delhi Commonwealth Games, has shared his thoughts with the media.

The youngster believes he has the best people behind him and he will go to the very top in the sport.

Haroon Khan, stated: “I’ve always wanted to turn professional and to do so under Super Fight Promotions was an opportunity that I couldn’t turn down.

“I have big ambitions but will take things a step at a time and I know I’ve got the best team behind me, who have that experience, to help guide my career to the very top.”

Haroon elder brother, who is more commonly known as King Khan, too was pretty excited upon signing his brother.

The 25-year-old Bolton man insisted he knows his brother has a lot of potential in him and he will rise to the very top.

“I’m delighted that Haroon is the first fighter to sign for Super Fight Promotions. He’s got a lot of talent and I know he can achieve a lot in the professional game.

“His amateur record will serve him well and I have no doubts that his decision to turn professional will prove to be a very fruitful one. Super Fight Promotions is a company which is going to make big waves in boxing as we actively seek to sign the very best young talent around.”

Well, all said and done, let’s see how good Haroon Khan performs on the big stage.

As far as, Amir Khan is concerned, he will lock horns with Carlos Molina in December. Although full details of the fight have not been revealed, it will take place in United States.

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