Dorian Khan Jr.
Dorian Khan Jr.
Khan Interviewed
Dorian Khan Jr. is a former amateur boxer that was signed by Mayweather Promotions in February 2021 to box professionally for the company.[5]
Career
Decorated Amateur Boxer
Khan Jr. was ranked #2 by USA Boxing on January 8, 2020 at 123 pounds and has held numerous titles in the amateur ranks including winning the Silver Gloves Nationals twice. He had an amateur boxing record of 135 wins and 13 losses. He is originally from Buckeye, Arizona. At the age of eighteen he started training at the world famous Mayweather Boxing Club, which is located in the Chinatown section of Las Vegas, Nevada.
While training at the Mayweather Boxing Club he caught the attention of WBA junior lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis. While he was preparing for his championship bout against Leo Santa Cruz. the Davis’ camp invited Khan to return to the gym to spar.. Floyd Mayweather was at the club at the time and also took notice of the aggressive and effective style Khan possessed and advised him to make the move to Las Vegas to sign with his company.
Statement From Khan
Dorian Khan Jr. released a statement on the Mayweather Promotions website:
Floyd is my biggest inspiration.
I grew up watching him on T.V. and would use that as motivation to perfect my skill, especially the shoulder roll.
I want to follow Champ’s path and provide for my family, invest, and start businesses, so this is the perfect home for me to start my professional career.