Amir Khan, who challenged Mexican Saul Alvarez for middleweight title last month and lost has done an about-face over his statement about wishing to represent Pakistan in Rio Olympics in Brazil, reported Thursday.
Khan, who visited Karachi last month and inaugurated a boxing tournament there had announced his willingness to lead Pakistan’s boxing squad in upcoming Olympics.
Khan, as reported by International media, has stepped back from his offer until International Boxing Federation ratifies the eligibility of professional fighters to take part in Olympics. On the other hand, World Boxing Council has warned that professional boxers who take part in Rio games will be banned for two years.
“I will be going to the Olympics viewing everything, I don’t know if will be competing in that, depends on my professional contract,” said Khan at a press conference.
