Former World Champion Amir Khan as been banned from boxing for two years after failing a drug test in the aftermath of his defeat to Kell Brook last year.

Khan’s last contest was a stoppage loss at the hands of long time rival Kell Brook 14 months ago in what prove to be his final professional bout.

Khan, 36, announced his retirement but the latest news as revealed a failed drugs test shortly after the conclusion of the bout.

A statement from UK Anti-Doping read: “Professional boxer and Olympic medallist Amir Khan has been banned from all sport for two years following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the presence and use of a Prohibited Substance.

“On February 19, 2022, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) collected an In-Competition urine Sample from Mr Khan after his fight against Kell Brook at the Manchester Arena. Mr Khan’s Sample returned an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for ostarine.

“Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM). The substance is listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2022 Prohibited List as an anabolic agent and is prohibited in sport at all times.”