The world light-welterweight champion wants to fight in Pakistan to promote the sport in his country of origin.-File photo by AP
KARACHI British boxing sensation reigning world light-welterweight champion Amir Khan says he will help Pakistan boxing and may fight in the country of his origin.

'I will help out Pakistan boxing in any way I can. I also want to play in Pakistan to promote boxing in this country,' Amir told reporters on his arrival in Karachi from the United Kingdom on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old from Bolton, said he sees a lot of boxing talent in Pakistan and would be more than happy to give some tips to young and up-and-coming Pakistani boxers to enhance their skills.

Khan, who became a boxing sensation after winning the silver at 2004 Athens Olympics not only in the UK but also in Pakistan, thanked his admirers for giving him a warm welcome on his arrival.

The British boxer of Pakistani descent, who has arrived along with his family, had turned professional after winning the silver in Athens.

Khan, who has an impressive record of 22 wins and 16 knockouts from 23 professional fights, has recently defended his title when he floored American Dmitriya Salita in just 76 seconds in Newcastle, England, on Dec 5, 2009.

The Briton, after defending his world crown in his own backyard now wants to fight in the United States under his new American trainer Freddie Roach. The boxer will also visit his ancestral town of Mirpur and Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

Khan, who has a huge following here because of Pakistani roots, is on a visit on an invitation by the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) as a guest for ongoing Benazir international boxing tournament being organised in Karachi. The world champion is likely to watch the final bouts of the competition on Friday.

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