Skip to main contentSkip to footer

Amir Khan and wife Faryal welcome baby girl

Share this:

Amir Khan has become a father for the first time.The Bolton-born boxing champion confirmed the news that his wife Faryal gave birth to a baby girl on Friday."Faryal and I are delighted to announce the birth our first child Lamysa Khan," tweeted Amir. "Everyone doing very well, thank you for all your wishes."

© Photo: Twitter

The keen new dad also posted a picture of himself with baby Lamysa with the caption: "Mine and @FaryalxMakhdoom's New born baby LAMYSA. Born on 23rd May 2014 at 4:05am #Blessed."Amir Khan weds his stunning student love in lavish celebrations in New York The occasion was clearly a family affair and Amir joined his parents Shah and Falak Khan as they posed with their granddaughter, whose name means 'soft to the touch' in Arabic.

© Photo: Twitter

Amir's American love announced that she was pregnant in October 2013, five months after the couple tied the knot in New York. "Mommy in the making," she posted on Twitter. "Thank you everyone for the well wishes. All your comments/duwas have made my day."

Amir was also quick to show his excitement, tweeting, "Faryal & I are delighted to announce we're having a baby - can't wait! Thanks to our friends and family for all the support.""It's still early days but we're both very excited and can't wait to be parents," added the former two-time world champion, speaking to The Sun on Sunday.