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Shane Ireland & Will Freeman

Why Amir Khan has been given boxing ban and what substance did he test positive for?

Amir Khan has been handed a two-year ban from boxing after testing positive for a prohibited substance following his defeat to Kell Brook last year.

A urine test taken by the Bolton-born former light-welterweight world champion in the aftermath of the fight against Brook in February 2022 showed the presence of ostarine, which is a banned substance.

Khan was defeated by Brook in their catchweight fight in February 19 2022, with Brook's victory coming via a sixth round knockout. Both fighters announced their retirements in the aftermath of the contest.

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