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Amir Khan's brother will fight for Pakistan at the Commonwealth Games as he feels snubbed by England.
Haroon, 19, says he has been forced to abandon his dream of emulating his big brother by fighting for Britain at the 2012 Olympics because the England selectors refuse to consider him. The bantamweight, who was the 2009 junior ABA champion, has dual British-Pakistani nationality and is excited about representing his father's homeland at the Games in New Delhi in October.
"I really wanted to box for Britain at the Olympics ever since Amir won silver in Athens," said Haroon, who has won 61 of his 67 fights. "I looked at what he did and dreamt of going one better.
"But I've never had a look-in with the senior England squad, not even a letter. What used to happen was when I was a junior, they would call me up a week before an international and ask if I could box.
"But I knew it was only because someone had pulled out. I've spoken to a lot of the England team boxers and they said if they were me, they'd do the same thing.
"But whatever happens, I can't see myself fighting for Pakistan at the 2012 Olympics in London. That just wouldn't feel right. I hope to turn pro after the Commonwealth Games."
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im talking about him as a person, he's a prick.
good boxer, dont blame him for fighting for pakistan, oppertunity is far too great. i would havedone exactly the same thing
do you know him personally??? his big brother amir has been talking alot of shit recently and acting like a prick but you still have him in your avi
why hate on the kid??he supposed to be better that his older brother from what ive heard,give the guy a chance.i wish him goodluck,its a shame he didnt get picked for england but he can still fight for pakistian which is fine for me,goodluck kiddo
im talking about him as a person, he's a prick.
good boxer, dont blame him for fighting for pakistan, oppertunity is far too great. i would havedone exactly the same thing
haroon khan is a right prick, dont like him one bit
i hope he gets knocked the fk out
he'll be another matthew hatton, living of his brothers name
why hate on the kid??he supposed to be better that his older brother from what ive heard,give the guy a chance.i wish him goodluck,its a shame he didnt get picked for england but he can still fight for pakistian which is fine for me,goodluck kiddo
While I hope he does well, the reason he's not picked is because he's not in the top 5 senior 54lb fighters.
ABA RANKINGS
54kg (Bantamweight)
James AllenArmy
Jason Cunningham Doncaster Plantworks
Paul Gidney Bolden ABC
Martin Ward Repton
Yasser Nasseer Donnington Sports & Social
http://www.brandhatton.com/VideoNews/382/Latest_ABA_Rankings.aspx
In a squad system that allows for only one representitive fighter per weight you're not likely to be considered if you're outside the top 5.