It is not everyday a professional boxer gets such an accolade from an entire government. This is quite significant for Amir Khan.
Bolton native Amir Khan had one of the more exciting careers in the ring. Possibly the fastest hands pound for pound of any boxer of his generation.
Knocked down and got up again many times, a proven world champion, now made captain by the nation of Pakistan.
Speaking on Facebook this morning he said:
‘Thank you Pakistan for honouring me with the rank of captain.’
Here is a stroll down memory lane of some of the best moments of Khan’s career:
