Fujairah Crown Prince receives British boxer Amir Khan

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, received professional British boxer and former world champion Amir Khan, in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Saif Al Sharqi, President of the Emirates Bodybuilding Federation.

Sheikh Mohammed was briefed about Khan's international career, during which he was crowned world champion twice, commending the level of his performances.

Khan thanked Sheikh Mohammed for his warm welcome and continued support for physical strength sports, as well as for helping Emirati athletes win international titles.

The meeting was attended by Salem Al Zahmi, Director of the Fujairah Crown Prince’s Office.

“Lovely meeting Crown Prince of Fujairah Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi to grow the sport of boxing in this region and future location for boxing,” the boxer posted on his Twitter account.

Khan’s last bout was in 2019 where he defeated Billy Dib.