Amir Khan banned from all sport after failing dope test

British boxing star Amir Khan has been banned for two years after an anti-doping test revealed the presence of a prohibited substance.

The former light-weight world champion tested positive for ostarine, a drug mainly used to boost testosterone (male hormones). The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) website states that

Amir Khan retired from boxing in May but he accepted that he was using the prohibited substance, however, it was not intentional.
An independent tribunal accepted that argument, ruling out “deliberate or reckless conduct” by the 36-year-old.

In October, British sprinter CJ Ujah was banned for 22 months after he tested positive for two banned substances, including ostarine, at the Tokyo Olympics.

“This case serves as a reminder that UKAD will diligently pursue anti-doping rule violations in order to protect clean sport,” chief executive Jane Rumble said.

“Strict liability means athletes are ultimately responsible for what they ingest and for the presence of any prohibited substances in a sample.”

The ban from all sports is deemed to have begun on 6 April 2022 and expires on 5 April 2024.

Khan, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics as a 17-year-old, was beaten by Brook via sixth-round knockout in what proved to be his final professional bout.

He retired from the sport three months later, finishing his career with 34 professional wins and six losses, having turned professional in 2005.