Amir Khan parts company with manager Asif Vali

[The Law]

Just received this press release. I wonder as to who will manage his affairs from now on. I hope he hires someone professional rather than doing it by himself (or within the family).

BOLTON (July 30, 2013) – Boxer Amir Khan and business manager Asif Vali have parted ways after mutual agreement.

Vali leaves Premier Consultancy UK, the sports management company founded in 2005, after eight years.

Amir Khan, said: “I would like to sincerely thank Asif for all his hard work and wish him the very best for the future.”

Shah Khan, father of Amir, added: “Asif has done a tremendous job since Amir turned professional and I would like to express my gratitude to him.”

Asif Vali, said: “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.”

[MarkMcBurney]

I thought they were virtually family from the things I've seen, very surprising. Hopefully he was the unreasonable voice blowing too much smoke up Amir's arse and he can plot a sensible path of progression back to a world title again, rather than nonsense talk of beating whoever at 147lb having never fought there.

I like Amir, really hope this works out for the best.

[Parson Cross]

Pobably had his accounts audited !
Oh sarcastic me !
He will have done a decent job behind the scenes but word on the street is that PR wise he wasn't the best.
Wish him well - looks like he's going to spring up somewhere else in boxing.

[TopGun]

Is this the guy who was a cab driver before hand?

[The Law]

Is this the guy who was a cab driver before hand?

Alex Ariza claimed that Asif Vali used to be a taxi driver. It may or may not be true. He does (or did) run a minibus firm which allegedly lost their license earlier this year due to a defective minibus being given to a customer.

[handsofstone]

every1s rascist

Spelling Police,you Sir are under arrest

[Asterix]

Is this the guy who was a cab driver before hand?

Alex Ariza claimed that Asif Vali used to be a taxi driver. It may or may not be true. He does (or did) run a minibus firm which allegedly lost their license earlier this year due to a defective minibus being given to a customer.

He's had several companies dealing with cars. Not much consistency there. Doesn't look so good on the surface.

[slapbangwhallop]

in swoops Al Haymon!

Vali is a douche, was a douche and always will be a douche!

Massively out of his depth, tried to copy all around him - failed!, he was just lucky that the goose that laid the golden egg landed on his lap for a period!

[TJ77]

in swoops Al Haymon!

Vali is a douche, was a douche and always will be a douche!

Massively out of his depth, tried to copy all around him - failed!, he was just lucky that the goose that laid the golden egg landed on his lap for a period!

Would be no surprise if Haymon is appointed wonder if Khan will ask for a new chin as part of the deal.
Al can get you anything.

[loaded_gloves]

Speculation but perhaps at this stage Khan doesn't need him and wants to keep all the money as he nears what might he his final handful of fights?

[TJ77]

Speculation but perhaps at this stage Khan doesn't need him and wants to keep all the money as he nears what might he his final handful of fights?

His team are not the sharpest they will need someone good to negotiate for them if like you say he is looking to maximise his earnings before the wheels come off .

[lefty]

Very interesting reading because I remember not long ago Ifilm london done an interview with Asif and Amir at one of matchroom's shows and it looked like there was some kind of negotiations going on to make the fight with Brook. I wonder how that sits now this has happened.

[TJ77]

Very interesting reading because I remember not long ago Ifilm london done an interview with Asif and Amir at one of matchroom's shows and it looked like there was some kind of negotiations going on to make the fight with Brook. I wonder how that sits now this has happened.

Saw that its not likely any time soon anyway.
But we knew that mate didnt we.

[lefty]

Very interesting reading because I remember not long ago Ifilm london done an interview with Asif and Amir at one of matchroom's shows and it looked like there was some kind of negotiations going on to make the fight with Brook. I wonder how that sits now this has happened.

Saw that its not likely any time soon anyway.
But we knew that mate didnt we.

I dont fornicating know anything mate in regards to Brook vs Khan haha. Money talks as they say.

[ThereByTheGrace]

in swoops Al Haymon!

Vali is a douche, was a douche and always will be a douche!

Massively out of his depth, tried to copy all around him - failed!, he was just lucky that the goose that laid the golden egg landed on his lap for a period!

Would be no surprise if Haymon is appointed wonder if Khan will ask for a new chin as part of the deal.
Al can get you anything.

He needs more than a new chin, but it would be a start.

[mickey1975]

in swoops Al Haymon!

Vali is a douche, was a douche and always will be a douche!

Massively out of his depth, tried to copy all around him - failed!, he was just lucky that the goose that laid the golden egg landed on his lap for a period!

Would be no surprise if Haymon is appointed wonder if Khan will ask for a new chin as part of the deal.
Al can get you anything.

He needs more than a new chin, but it would be a start.

Not really. A new pr boss and a chin transplant and he would be pretty much sorted.

[lefty]

in swoops Al Haymon!

Vali is a douche, was a douche and always will be a douche!

Massively out of his depth, tried to copy all around him - failed!, he was just lucky that the goose that laid the golden egg landed on his lap for a period!

Would be no surprise if Haymon is appointed wonder if Khan will ask for a new chin as part of the deal.
Al can get you anything.

He needs more than a new chin, but it would be a start.

Not really. A new pr boss and a chin transplant and he would be pretty much sorted.[/quote]


Amir "robocop" Khan.

[Neil Jones Jnr]

Wonder if it has anything to do with the rumour Kahns twitter account bought fake followers

[handsofstone]

Wonder if it has anything to do with the rumour Kahns twitter account bought fake followers

What do you think columbo?

[The Law]

There has been some drama on Saj Mohamed's twitter account where he alleges that Amir's uncle (i.e. Shah's brother and cricketer Sajid Mahmood's dad) physically attacked him today. Saj is a member of team Khan and is Amir's best mate. It seems drama follows them ....


I've never been a fan of Asif or Saj and they did not do a good job for Amir's PR but that's merely my opinion.

[reggaereggae]

Who is this guy Saj? A hanger on type?

[reggaereggae]

Who is this guy Saj? A hanger on type?

[The Law]

Who is this guy Saj? A hanger on type?

Pretty much. He's the one who started all the Katie Price (Jordan) rumours, etc. Seemed like he wanted to capitalise on Amir's fame for his own benefit .... allegedly

[jameswilson]

Shall we see how far we can go in this thread before someone gets sued? Might be fun!

[zero]

Probably just woke up and thought why am I paying this man.