British boxer Amir Khan convicted of doping

British boxer Amir Khan was banned for 2 years for doping in a boxing match against Kell Brook in February 2022.

On February 19, 2022, the 36-year-old Khan lost to Brook in the sixth round, then announced his retirement in May. Acknowledging that he violated anti-doping rules after his withdrawal announcement, Khan said he did not do it on purpose.

UK Anti-Doping stated that the substance banned by Khan is ostarine, a drug that has effects similar to testosterone. The drug, which is on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of prohibited substances, has always been banned in sports.

An independent court accepted Khan’s claim and, in a written decision dated February 21, 2022, sentenced him to a two-year ban for “strict liability” rather than “willful and reckless conduct.” “Strict liability means that athletes are ultimately responsible for what they eat and for the presence of any prohibited substances in a sample,” said UKAD chief executive Jane Rumble.

It was stated that the ban granted to Khan will be valid from April 6, 2022 and will expire on April 5, 2024.