AMIR KHAN’S wife Faryal Makhdoom has fuelled retirement talk with an emotional message after defeat to Kell Brook.
The British boxing legend, who won silver at the 2004 Olympics at just 17, was dominated over six rounds by Brook.
Amir Khan pictured with his wife Faryal Makhdoom
Faryal Makhdoom has been married to Amir Khan since 2013
Khan himself hinted at retiring right after the fight, and his wife’s latest social media post is another indicator it is all over for the Bolton hero.
Faryal wrote: “Thank you King Khan for all the excitement you brought to the sport of boxing.
“Without you British boxing wouldn’t be the same. You inspire us all.”
Khan, who has been married to Faryal since 2013, is a former unified world champion.
He also made a name for himself Stateside with several marquee wins across the pond.
But in possibly the most important one of his career, he conceded bragging rights for life to arch rival Brook.
Afterwards, Khan, 35, admitted: “I need to sit down with my family, but it is more towards the end of my career.
“The love of the sport isn’t there any more. That is a sign for me that I should maybe be calling it a day.”
He added: “No excuses the better man won and he boxed out of his skin I have to say.
“I didn’t expect that from him, especially from the fights I have seen before.
“No disrespect to Kell, he put on a great performance today and he came out to win.
“At the end of the day we have rivalries but as I say after I punch them we can be friends.
“He put a great performance on and did everything he needed to. He was the best man tonight. I had a great, great training camp, but I just couldn’t get going.
“I was missing quite a lot. Kell was on his A-game, all respect goes out to him.”
Amir Khan hinted at retirement following defeat to Kell Brook
Kell Brook beat Amir Khan in round six
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