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Pakistani-British boxer Amir Khan and wife Faryal Makhdoom shocked the world when the couple made headlines this year with the 31-year-old saying that he's opting for a divorce.
After quite a few contradicting statements from the boxer and Makhdoom, the couple announced a few days back that they have called off the divorce.
I've embarrassed myself: Amir Khan on split with Faryal Makhdoom
And now the boxer has finally revealed why he didn't split from wife, despite months of public spats and family feuds.
The 31 year-old confessed to The Sun that he couldn't go through with the divorce while Faryal is still pregnant.
"We didn't go through with the divorce because it's banned in Islam when a girl is pregnant," Khan said.
The Bolton native added, "I've learned my lesson. It was a wake-up call for us both and it will only make us stronger. I think we will be married forever."
We’re going to be doing this all over again: Faryal on reconciliation with Amir Khan
"Family-wise being in the jungle has made me realise how important they are to me. In a weird way being away from them has made me feel closer to them," he continued.
"I definitely have more appreciation for my little girl and my wife Faryal, because I wasn't around them. I was so far away. I missed them like crazy," Khan further added.
Amir and Faryal were spotted wearing ensembles from designer Ali Xeeshan’s collection. PHOTO: FILEThe couple originally met through a mutual friend and got married in 2013, welcoming daughter Lamisha a year later. Faryal is five months pregnant with their second child.
Faryal was embroiled in a bitter feud with the boxer's family, culminating in his family branding her 'evil' and the sports star announcing his intentions to divorce her.
It's official: Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom back together
However, Amir has now proven that he is smitten with the Brooklyn-born beauty and intends on staying with her for life.
The reconciled couple seem to be back on track, with Amir posting a cosy picture of the pair in November, with the caption ,"With my 4 month pregnant wife, after sorting out all the issues. Closing the year with a happy ending."
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Makhdoom also addressed the split, saying, "We've left everything in the past with the baby coming, we're looking for a brighter future."
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