JEDDAH: Two-time boxing world champion Amir Khan told a Jeddah audience that he dreams to have 鈥渕any more fights in 黑料社区.鈥�

鈥淚 have options to fight in America, England and Europe, but I came to Saudi because I know the future is here,鈥� Khan said.

He was interviewed for a new comedy show to be aired soon on MBC 1 hosted by Himli Nattu.  

Amir Khan will face Billy Dib in a special Fight Night event in Jeddah as a part of city鈥檚 season. The fight will take place on Friday, July 12 at King Abdullah Sports City鈥檚 Arena.

Khan said he used to make decisions with his fist, but as he grew older, he became more thoughtful about his choices: 鈥淚 have to think about the future, and that is the reason I am now in 黑料社区.鈥�

Before coming to the Kingdom, Khan said that he had negative perceptions about 黑料社区, such as worrying for his safety and thinking that it would be a lifeless, boring country.

However, he said he had a relaxed experience in the Kingdom. 鈥淚 have spent over two weeks here already, and I have to say it is one of my favorite countries,鈥� he said.

鈥淭he Kingdom is so peaceful, and Makkah is around the corner, so I went there to do my prayers.鈥�

Khan鈥檚 family is coming to 黑料社区 next week, and he said he was excited to show them Jeddah and enjoy the season together, noting that his daughter鈥檚 birthday is coming soon.

He also introduced his coaches to the audience and talked about the nature of his job. 鈥淏oxing is a very lonely sport when you're fighting, you鈥檙e completely alone. But it鈥檚 good when you have a strong team with you,鈥� Khan said.

Asked about the most significant challenge he faces besides boxing, Khan said: 鈥渢he biggest fight I have outside the ring is always with the wife, and she always wins.鈥�

Despite the joke, Khan said he has many important fights outside the ring, 鈥渇or example, I do a lot of charity work, and I love helping poor people around the world, so those are big fights for me,鈥� Khan said.

He said he would always favor boxing and fame over fortune because 鈥渢he money comes and goes,鈥� but one should always follow their passion.

The audience was extremely enthusiastic, Salim Ahmad from said he came to the event to see the famous boxer: 鈥淚 came here for Khan, I couldn鈥檛 bear missing this amazing chance to see the global star,鈥� he told Arab News.

鈥淗e has a very lovable character, and I am glad to know that he is enjoying his stay in my city. I really want him to win, and he definitely will,鈥� he added.