ISLAMABAD: British boxer Amir Khan arrived in Pakistan on Monday to participate as a chief guest in the second Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Tournament.
Speaking to the media at Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad, Khan said that Pakistani boxers were getting better.
“I can see in the next couple of years, they will be amongst toughest nations out there.”
Khan said he will support Pakistani boxers and that he was here to boost their morale.
Khan arrived in Pakistan on an invitation from the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and will stay in Islamabad for four days.
Earlier, boxing legend Mohammad Ali turned down an invitation from PBF to attend the event due to health issues.
A total of 16 teams are participating in the tournament including Pakistan, India, Iran, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Central Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal, Philippines, Syria, Slovenia, Singapore.
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@Cautious: manny pacquio from philipines :P
true legend,he is so humble n gud em very glad 2 meet him.. may ALLAH Almighty bless him & his family & all da Muslims all over da world.Aameen
Khan u are proud of PAKISTAN. we pray for your success. keeeeeeeeep punchingggggggg!
plz join pti Khan
IK fan boys/girls must be praying he joins PTI
@Cautious, Manny Pacuaoio from Philippines is the world's undisputed best boxer at this time with the following titles: Light Middleweight Welterweight Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight Super Bantamweight Flyweight
Cautious, do you know Manny Paquaio aka PacMan from Philippines? What a retarded thinking that big boxers only come from the west. Its because of such thinking we are considered backward.
Warm Welcome to you Legend.. :)
Welcome to Pakistan!! You are an inspiration for many young Pakistani boxers!! Long Live Pakistan, Long Live King Khan
A total of 16 teams are participating in the tournament including Pakistan, India, Iran, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Central Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal, Philippines, Syria, Slovenia, Singapore. . Ask the rest of the World to name a single boxer from any of those countries and you will get a blank stare. Akin to asking someone to name the most famous Cricket player in the USA.
Like a true patriot, he never stops to support and work for his ancestral home. Welcome home- you will always be our champion! Pakistan Zindabad.
Good to see him interested in grooming new talent.