Boxing sensation Amir Khan fights child cruelty for the NSPCC

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Amir Khan fights child cruelty

Boxing sensation Amir Khan is the NSPCC’s latest ambassador for children.

Amir has supported the NSPCC since 2004. As NSPCC ambassador, he will work closely with our schools teams to help children understand what abuse is, encourage them to talk about abuse and ensure they know where to turn to if they need help.

Amir Khan said: “It is an honour to be appointed an NSPCC ambassador and it is a role I will take very seriously. I am lucky that I have always had friends and family around me, encouraging me to follow my dreams - some children just dream of a life free from abuse and cruelty. I hope my appointment will encourage more children to have confidence to speak out and believe in themselves.”

The Amir Khan video and podcast

On a visit to the world famous Peacock Gym in London, home of many international boxers, Amir speaks to us about what the NSPCC ambassador role means to him.

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Listen to the Amir Khan podcast
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Read the interview transcript (PDF, 17KB)

More about Amir

Amir has been an active supporter and highly valued fundraiser since he was recruited in September 2004; He visited the NSPCC Warrington Young People Centre and also supported the “Someone to turn to” campaign with an exclusive interview and photo call in the Sunday Mirror.

In 2005, he was the face of our “Stop and Go” fundraising campaign. In May, following his last amateur fight at Reebok Stadium, in Bolton, he generously donated £6,000 to the NSPCC. As part of FULL STOP Week he appeared for two weeks in celebrity ads on national television as well as on Granada TV.