Abdul Khan is on track to become Bolton’s biggest boxing star, but says he will never forget his hometown.
The 20-year-old recently had his first fight in Bolton at the UniBol stadium and hailed it as the best feeling and experience unlike any other.
His unlucky opponent, Stephen Jackson had never been stopped before being the bout where he was stopped in 1'16 in the third round TKO, taking Abdul up to six wins of six fights with zero losses in his professional boxing career.
And the crowd knew they were watching the cousin of Amir Khan on his way to success as they roared for the young boxer feeling unstoppable in his hometown.
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He said: “The experience fighting in Bolton was unlike anything I’ve experienced before.
“Even before the fight I felt more relaxed than ever, so I guess it’s true that fighting in your own hometown gives that little extra edge, like the 12th man in football.
“The minute I walked out in front of the crowd hearing people cheering my name and clapping, I knew I was home.
“The love shown was truly immense and very touching, actually it only sunk in properly a few days later.”
The sportsmanship Abdul showed on the night also won him praise as he checked on Stephen, sharing a laugh and a joke with his beaten rival before picking him up in the ring to cheers from the crowd.
He said: “What was said between my opponent stays between us, but nothing but love is shown to all my opponents past, present and future, as I understand exactly what it takes to get into that ring and for that I have nothing but respect for.”
Since then, Abdul has shown interest in fighting in Bolton again if given the opportunity.
Forever humble, Abdul never forgets to thank the crowd and the incredible team around him for supporting his career.
He said: “I’d like to thank everyone who’s supported me in my journey so far, my manager Amir Khan, my team Matt Bolton, and The Alchemy training for being there from the start and finally my family, my strength and my rock - my mum.”
“Before, during and after the fight, the overwhelming feeling of excitement and adrenaline fuelled most of the night.”
Previously, the young Khan has fought in Dubai on Amir Khan’s Crypto Fight Night and at Manchester’s AO Arena where Amir famously fought Kell Brook.
Follow Abdul on Instagram @abdulkhan.1 or see his record.
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