Amir Khan has been named as a finalist at the 20th Annual Asian Achievers Awards.

This year's event takes place on Friday, September 23 at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London.

The Bolton boxer has a record of 34 wins from his 40 fights, which makes him one of the most entertaining and finest British boxers of his era.

He became a world champion in July 2009.

He has led the Amir Khan Academy to produce Pakistani boxing champions since 2018.

Established in 2000, the awards return for the first time in three years following the pandemic and are hosted by global advisory firm, EPG, and supported by the Asian Voice and Gujarat Samchar, Zee TV and Sunrise Radio.

Pratik Dattani, managing director of EPG, said: “The Asian Achievers Awards aim to celebrate Asian excellence across the UK.

"They harbour a special place in the community, documenting our growth and contribution to life in the country over the last two decades.

"We have been impressed by the breadth and calibre of nominations from across the country that came in this year which show quite how extensive our positive contribution is across all aspects of British life.”

The awards ceremony will include live performances on the night from Brit Award-nominee, Rumer and stand-up comedian Tez Ilyas.

Lord Jeffrey Archer is set to conduct a charity auction in support of the chosen charity partner, Pardada Pardadi.