ISLAMABAD: Pakistani origin boxer Amir Khan has been declared British boxer of the year.

The title was awarded at the annual awards ceremony held by the British Boxing Board of Control. The contenders for the title included Ricky Burns, Fury Tyson, George Groves and others.

Khan was unable to make it to the event as he is currently in training ahead of his December 10th showdown with Lamont Peterson in Washington, but he thanked to his fans and trainers in a statement.—AFP