Jawaid Khaliq, MBE, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2004. A dual Pakistan national, he became the first British Asian boxing World Champion, winning the IBO Welterweight title in 2001. This milestone paved the way for other young Asian boxers to aspire to become professional athletes. Jawaid successfully defended his title seven times. Jawaid took up boxing at the age of 16 and within a short span of time, he went on to win the Amateur Boxing Association of England Championships and fought for England.
Jawaid also held multiple regional Championships, including the Commonwealth Welterweight Title in 2000 and The WBF Inter-Continental Light Middleweight Title. Whilst boxing, Jawaid also worked as a taxi driver to support his family and initially went back to the trade after retirement, later using it to fund The Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy. Jawaid received a prestigious award, an MBE for his outstanding and dedicated service to his community.
