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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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