Amateur sensation Amir Khan will turn pro later this year against an opponent to be announced. Khan, who is only 18 years old, plans to retire from the sport at the young age of 25. Khan announced his plans to go pro following a 19-13 win over Cuban rival Mario Kindelan. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=1148)]

Retiring at 25, I just can't believe he loves the sport, if he did there's no way he would retire at 25!!!

hes smart, but i dont think he will actually retire by 25.

i think he shouldnt run before he can walk.

al this talk of being champ by 21 and then retiring is just setting yourself up for a fall.

i think he shouldnt run before he can walk.

al this talk of being champ by 21 and then retiring is just setting yourself up for a fall.

Good point. Further, no matter what he manages to do, I can´t see him retire at 25.

He might retire at 20 if he gets in with the wrong opponent, who knows? A lot of boxers early on claim they'll retire by 30. When the time comes, it is always different. They feel they can or need to go on for whatever the reason may be. So he's talking junk, I don't mind.

It is better to make noise and get noticed than be a...heh...Quiet Man...and be sooooo beloved by the boxing community.

Hahahaha, I don't even have to read that. DLH said the same thing and despite being perhaps the most successful fighter of my generation in terms of marketing he's still at it though he's starting to get worse than he gives and has the image of being teh Scrooge of the boxing world.

hes smart, but i dont think he will actually retire by 25.

i dont think so. .too much money in the sport

why would any boxer really retire at 25 most do not even hit their peak/prime until about 27.