Boxing: Khan names Virgil as new trainer

Boxer Amir Khan has made clarifications regarding his future by stating a new head trainer as well as his next adversary. Khan split with Freddie Roach at the beginning of this month after he lost to Danny Garcia in July. He has now moved on to American Virgil Hunter to be his new corner man, with the first challenge a December bout with the undefeated Carlos Molina. Hunter’s prime task will be to assist the Bolton fighter reclaim the IBF and WBA light welterweight titles he has lost over the past year. “I’m pleased that Hunter is to become my new trainer,” said Khan. “Everyone in boxing knows about his skills and the success he has enjoyed over the last few years.”


Published in The Express Tribune, September 30^th, 2012.