KO artist Khan joins professional ranks
Sahil Khan…a truly exciting addition to the paid ranks
THE pro game has gained a true five star prospect in Black Country KO artist Sahil Khan.
It’s early days, but judging by the boxer’s impeccable CV big things await Khan, a young man with a massive following.
The 20-year-old, a product of Wolverhampton’s Merridale amateur club, simply swept aside all before him as a pro.
The bald stats are near astonishing. Of 70 contests, Sahil lost only seven. He knocked out 28 – 18 of those victims in the first round.
Sahil, from Dudley, carries Naseem Hamed power – and he wasn’t just blowing away novices on club shows.
The Black Country banger pretty much mopped-up in the unpaid ranks. How’s this for a CV?
Khan is a six times national champ, eight times Midlands champ, six times international champ, Haringey gold medallist, tri nations title holder…
Wait for the earth tremor when Sahil, who carries dynamite in each fist, makes his pro bow.
Today, Sahil, who will be managed by former pro Nathaniel Howell, told me a date for his debut will be announced within days. He predicts big things to come. He is not alone.
“It got to the point where I’d done almost everything as an amateur, been everywhere, and thought, ‘what’s left?’
“I don’t want to disrespect any coach or the set-up – I have respect for them. But (at international level) there are a lot of favourites.”
Exactly when Sahil makes his debut and which promoter will guide his career, appears a well-guarded secret. But he’s told me, matter-of-factly, well over 600 fans will purchase tickets to see it.
That’s a lot of bums on seats.
“They can expect explosive knockouts,” he said. “My resume speaks for itself. I believe I can deliver at world title level in multiple divisions. But it’s too soon to be jumping the ladder – you have to take one step at a time.”
Sahil, a man whose passion outside the ring is snooker, looks on cue for success – and he appears to thrive on the pressure that comes with such lofty expectations.
“Since the age of 15 I’ve lived with those expectations,” he said. “That expectation pushes you to try to train harder than the others, to diet harder than the others.”
On his facebook site, Sahil posted: “I’d like to officially confirm that I have turned over to the professional ranks after 70 amateur fights and multiple titles national and internationally.
“We believe now is the right time to make the move. I’d like to thank everyone who’s been a part of the journey so far and hope you guys can follow me through into the professional ranks where we look to continue the success.”
Very exciting times lie ahead.