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Amer Khan | |
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| Born | Amer Khan 21 February 1981 |
| Nationality | British |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 13 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Wins by KO | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
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