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Mystery man Ameen threatens to sue Amir Khan for libel

Mystery man Ameen threatens to sue Amir Khan for libel

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

British boxer Amir Khan and his camp have been threatened with a lawsuit by 'mystery man' Mustafa Ameen unless they apologise for what the IBF volunteer has called 'libellous statements'.

Khan withdraws IBF appeal, seeks rematch

Khan withdraws IBF appeal, seeks rematch

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Amir Khan has dropped his appeal with the International Boxing Federation as the Briton seeks an immediate rematch to avenge his controversial defeat to Lamont Peterson in Washington last month, his US promoters said on Tuesday.

IBF identifies 'mystery man' at ringside of Khan bout

IBF identifies 'mystery man' at ringside of Khan bout

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The 'mystery man' accused by Amir Khan of interfering with judges' scorecards in his world title defeat by Lamont Peterson helps the International Boxing Federation assist financially needy boxers, the organisation said on Tuesday.

Unidentified man is IBF official: Amir Khan

Unidentified man is IBF official: Amir Khan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The mystery man accused by Amir Khan of "interfering" with the scorecards of the judges in the boxer's world title defeat by American Lamont Peterson was an IBF official, the Briton's promoters said Friday.

British boxer Amir Khan reinstated as WBA champion

British boxer Amir Khan reinstated as WBA champion

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Britain's Amir Khan has had his WBA super-lightweight title reinstated ahead of his fight against WBC champion Danny Garcia in Las Vegas, the governing body said on Wednesday.

Khan - Peterson rematch set for May 19

Khan - Peterson rematch set for May 19

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Amir Khan will fight Lamont Peterson on May 19 in Las Vegas after the Briton was granted his wish for a rematch after his controversial loss to the American last December, his promoter said on Thursday.

Amir Khan loses titles to Peterson

Amir Khan loses titles to Peterson

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Britain's Amir Khan lost his WBA super-lightweight and IBF light-welterweight titles on Saturday after he was deducted two points and dropped a split decision to American Lamont Peterson.