AMIR Khan told a court today how he felt very scared as he stared down the barrel of a gun before having his £71,000 watch stolen.
The boxer, 36, told how he was pushed, fell back on the car and saw the gun being pointed about a foot away from his face.
Amir Khan told a court he was scared after being robbed by masked raiders
The moment Amir was targeted by a gunman has been shown to jurors
The masked gunman then allegedly told him: “Take off the watch.”
Boxing champ Khan, wearing a pinstripe suit, told Snaresbrook Crown Court he heard wife Faryal, 31, “screaming and crying” during the incident, which was over in seconds.
And he revealed how it was “totally different” to the tough situations he has been put in when fighting someone in the ring.
He said: “It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a gun in my face. It put me in shock straight away.
“I didn’t want to look at the gun. I looked away. I literally saw into the barrel.
“I was really scared. I’ve got three kids. My wife was next to me. I was really really scared.
“I’m a sportsman, a fighter. I’ve always been put in the toughest situations when I go into the ring and fight someone. This was totally different. Very very scary.”
Asked how close the robber was to him, Khan said: “Very close. He was really close.
“I remember the gun – a foot from my face. I remember looking right into the barrel there, looking into the gun barrel.”
The incident happened moments after he left the Sahara Grill with his wife in Leyton, East London, last April.
Friend of eight years Omar Khalid, who had dined with them, had gone ahead to get the car.
Khan crossed the road and saw a man running towards him, initially thinking someone was messing about or playing a prank.
He said he didn’t know what the gunman wanted originally but it then hit him that he was after the watch. Khan took it off straight away and handed it to him.
He told the jury: “I still didn’t look at him. I looked down and handed it over. Handed him the watch.
“When someone puts a gun to your face you think he’s going to shoot. I looked away and handed it over.
“I saw them run off. That’s when people ran across to see what’s happening.
“I could hear my wife screaming and crying. I looked around to see if she was OK. I went to Faryal.”
He said he “didn’t want to be there” because it was getting busy but had to wait for the police to arrive to give them his statements.
But he did say he felt more comfort when people ran over to him, adding: “During the incident I was on my own. When I went to my wife and saw people I felt a little safer.”
He told the court that his rose-gold diamond encrusted watch, estimated to be worth £71,000, was given to him after he won a boxing fight.
Defendants Ahmed Bana and Nural Amin, both 25, and Ismail Mohamed, 24, deny conspiracy to commit robbery. Bana also denies having an imitation firearm.
Dante Campbell, 21, has previously admitted being the gunman during the hold-up in April.
Hamza Kulane, said to be involved as one of three ‘spotters’, has not been traced.
The trial continues.
Khan was with wife Faryal at the time of the robbery
He said she was screaming and crying during the ordeal
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of boxing gloves?
There are three main types in boxing gloves: mitts; fingerless mitts; and full-fingerered. The padding around the knuckles of mitten gloves is called padding. Fingerless mitts don’t have any padding around your knuckles but still cover your fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding throughout the entire hand.
Mittens are used for punching or hitting with the fist. Fingerless mitts gloves are designed for striking or punching with your index finger’s index finger. Boxing gloves that are full-fingered can be used to punch with your whole fist.
What can I do to improve my fighting defense?
You can improve your defense in fighting by learning how to fight smart. You must know how to defend against attacks from all angles, and you must also know how to counterattack if necessary.
You won’t be able to fight if you don’t know what fighting is. You’ll just get beaten up. But, if you are able to fight, you will be prepared for any situation.
Here are some ways to improve your defense.
- You need to know where your opponent is coming from. This means that you need to pay close attention and observe your opponent’s body language. You should pay attention to his body language. If he seems nervous, that could be an indication of his next attack.
- Keep calm. Don’t panic. Instead, keep calm and be focused.
- Block with your arms. Blocking with your arms is an effective and simple way to defend against attacks.
- Counterattack. Counterattack.
- Fight dirty. Fighting dirty is another method to defend yourself. For example, if your opponent throws a kick at you, then you can respond by kicking him back.
Do I have to fight in order to train boxing?
Boxing is not possible without fighting. You have to work hard to become a better boxer. However, if you are willing to put in the effort, you’ll be able improve your boxing technique as well as speed, endurance, strength, stamina, and speed.
It is important to observe good boxers fighting in order to improve your boxing technique. Pay attention to how they move and throw punches. Also, observe how they defend themselves. You can then try to imitate them.
Next, you need to spar with another boxer. This is where you will see if your boxing technique has improved. It’s important to observe how fast you can punch, the strength of your punches and how well you block any incoming punches while sparring.
Finally, you’ll need to practice your boxing skills by doing drills. You will improve with practice so be patient and persevering.
How much weight do I need to lift for a good workout?
If you are looking to increase your strength, weight lifting is a must. When lifting weights, there are some guidelines that you should follow. Do not push yourself too hard. Try to lift heavier weights every day. Third, repeat each exercise eight times. Fourth, rest for 2 minutes between sets. Fifth, perform all exercises without using momentum. And finally, focus on form rather than speed.
How long does it take you to learn how to box?
Boxing can be considered one of the oldest and most well-known martial arts. The first recorded boxing match was held in China around 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced over thousands of year. Today, boxing is still popular among athletes and celebrities. It takes approximately 10 months to master boxing.
It is difficult to learn boxing because there are so many movements. Each movement requires specific muscles in order to be effective. This is why it takes time for these muscles to grow.
But once you’ve learned how to move your body, you can start practicing any type of boxing technique. Each technique will become easier over time.
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is different. Some punches require greater strength than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. A combination may have multiple parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
To defend himself from being attacked, a boxer uses his entire body. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. After receiving a kick, he will raise his leg and move away from the attacker. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. Directly means that you hit your opponent with your forearm while indirectly means that you hit him with another part of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his knees to absorb the impact. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. There are many stances available to boxers. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing position, speed and rhythm.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Sparring
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
