Croydon Guardian | Tale of the tape

Week 12: The results are in

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:44:22 +0100

So here I am, 12 weeks after starting my boxing fitness and healthy eating regime and, in a week when GSCEs were revealed, it’s time to do a self-assessment of how I have fared.

Week 10: London 2012? I Khan do it if I really try

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:14:41 +0100

Very exciting news this week with the announcement that women’s boxing is to be included in the 2012 London Olympics.

Week 9: It's time to tighten the belt

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:53:09 +0100

Not much to speak of in terms of losses this week. Instead, it’s all about gains – but, fear not, it’s all good.

Week 8: Nice to see I'm not all washed up

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:13:04 +0100

Drumroll, please. I have a very important announcement this week.

Week 7: Proudly wearing the scars of battle

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:36:32 +0100

I officially sustained my first boxing injury this week. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a gritty black eye – more like a splotchy, red bruise on my left cheek.

Week 6: Losing heart, not pounds

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:57:21 +0100

Elvis isn’t dead, as Scouting For Girls once sang. He attends BoxLondon classes at Tooting Leisure Centre and, this week, he landed a fairly solid jab on my nose.

Week 5: If Big Brother is watching, he'll be getting nervous

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:26:48 +0100

Okay, okay, I admit it – it’s my fault that it’s raining this week.

Week 4: Feeling hot, hot, hot - and slightly demotivated

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:47:10 +0100

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but it has been quite hot this week.

Week 3: The Hangover - some girls just can’t handle Magners

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:04:14 +0100

Note to self: No more big Friday nights out for a while.

Week 2: Fame, more pain, some gain and a touch of hedonism

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:52:57 +0100

Four sessions into my newly launched boxing career, my self-assessment is that my punching has improved but I still need to work on taking evasive action.