Amir Khan Receives Death Threats After Post About Having Christmas Tree
ALEC NATHANDECEMBER 22, 2017
Lefteris Pitarakis/Associated Press
Boxer Amir Khan has received death threats after he posted a video of a Christmas tree in his home.
Khan, who is Muslim, captioned the post, "While everyone's asleep, daddy put the Christmas tree up. Lamaisah's going to be happy #Christmas#MerryChristmas2017."
According to Yahoo's Stephanie Soteriou, one person replied, "I promise to God I want to kill you and your family, Amir."
Another responded, "This guy suppose to be a role model for the younger Muslims. His head needs a wobble."
Khan has not issued a formal statement since receiving the threats, but he did post a message on Instagram on Thursday that appeared to be pointed at those who took issue with his family's decision.
"Actions prove who someone is, words just prove who they want to be," he wrote.
ALEC NATHANDECEMBER 22, 2017

Lefteris Pitarakis/Associated Press
Boxer Amir Khan has received death threats after he posted a video of a Christmas tree in his home.
Khan, who is Muslim, captioned the post, "While everyone's asleep, daddy put the Christmas tree up. Lamaisah's going to be happy #Christmas#MerryChristmas2017."
According to Yahoo's Stephanie Soteriou, one person replied, "I promise to God I want to kill you and your family, Amir."
Another responded, "This guy suppose to be a role model for the younger Muslims. His head needs a wobble."
Khan has not issued a formal statement since receiving the threats, but he did post a message on Instagram on Thursday that appeared to be pointed at those who took issue with his family's decision.
"Actions prove who someone is, words just prove who they want to be," he wrote.