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Asif Vali sets the record straight on the split with Amir Khan!

When News broke that International Boxing Star, Amir ‘King’ Khan and long time business partner, Asif Vali, parted ways, many speculated that there may have been bad blood between the two which led to the split but I had the chance to speak to both parties and this couldn’t be more far from the truth.

BTG- News broke that you and long time client Amir Khan have parted ways. What was the reason behind this?

AV- I wanted to work with different clients and needed to challenge myself further, and when you work with one client it gets difficult to expand yourself and reach out to different projects.

BTG- Do you have any advice for Amir’s career now that you are both going separate ways?

AV- I don’t need to give Amir any advice he is a hard working individual and when he sets his goals he will go out and get them, his desire is to beat the best and he will, it’s just a matter of time.

BTG- Do you remain close to the Khan family?

AV- I am sure we will cross paths in the boxing world and I have the utmost respect for the family, I wish them the very best for the future.

BTG- What are your new business ventures?

AV- I aim to staying in boxing and I am looking at different projects and also to manage boxers and promote as well, so its exiting times for me and I am looking forward to the next few months, I am very close with a few announcements and with my new company Platinum Consultancy I hope to make an impact in Boxing.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with both Vali and Khan and I can say one thing that’s for certain; there’s only ever been mutual respect for one another. Vali has been along side the Khan camp for nearly a decade helping to mold and build Amir Khan’s career into what it is now. BTG wishes Asif nothing but the best in his new ventures in Boxing!

-Michelle Joy Phelps

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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan denies any link with Al Haymon!

In recent days there have been flying rumors about Amir ‘King’ Khan possibly considering inking a new deal with powerful business advisor, Al Haymon, since Khan announced just yesterday that he and long time business partner, Asif Vali, have decided to amicably part ways.

But to clear the air, I decided to get directly to the source and call up the Khan camp to clarify what’s truth and what’s rumor. Amir Khan exclusively told BehindTheGloves.com:

“I think Al Haymon does a lot for his fighters and builds them up good but I have my own team and Golden Boy Promotions who advise me. I see the biggest names signed with him but my own team does a great job. With Asif Vali leaving, who knows what’s going to happen in the future. Asif and I split on good terms and I would like to thank him for his help since winning the Olympics at the age of 17. At the minute my dad, Shah, over looks everything as well as my Uncle Taz and Best friend, Saj, who take a lot of pressure off me. Especially on the commercial side and picking opponents, venues, and coordinating the camp. My team works very closely with Golden Boy for boxing and the outside work as in PR, we work closely with Tangerine PR who fix up my media interviews. But my dad and I have the final say. Making changes in life is not a bad thing. I believe it’s about walking away on good terms.”

Asif Vali also released a statement:

“‘I would like to wish Amir and his family the very best for the future. I have enjoyed my time working with them and plan to remain in boxing as I explore new exciting ventures.”

There you have it fight fans! As I thought, the Al Haymon rumors were nothing more than rumor. I’m guessing since the majority of big boxing names are signed with Haymon it became an instant thought to many that perhaps Khan was thinking of following suit. But that’s just not the case.

-Michelle Joy Phelps

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