Amir Khan

Although he is one of Asia’s finest martial arts superstars today, Singaporean Muay Thai champion Amir Khan did not always have it easy. He suffers from Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle tics and spasms. As a result, he was picked on and bullied growing up. Fortunately, he discovered Muay Thai and fell in love with ‘the art of eight limbs’ instantly. What’s more, he found that the training actually helped him to focus and overcome his disorder, giving him a tremendous boost in self-confidence and popularity among his peers.

Khan was also a promising young golfer, but when the time came to choose between golf and martial arts, he chose to follow his passion and turned out to be a legitimate prospect. After winning a few bouts in Muay Thai, Khan moved to the United States to attend high school, where he began cross-training in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to expand his skills in preparation for his mixed martial arts debut.

Upon returning to Singapore in 2014, Khan joined Evolve and earned a spot on the famed Evolve Fight Team through his undeniable talent. He then signed for ONE Championship and has since accumulated several highlight-reel finishes that showcase his immense talent and growing skills. In fact, he owns the most knockouts in ONE history and has now set his sights on claiming the ONE Lightweight World Championship.