It s a Knock Out: Amir Khan Visits Daisy UK as part of Sports Relief Well, you could have knocked me down with a feather, Amir Khan and his wonderful brother Harry came to visit Daisy UK. I ve never met two such wonderful lads, after our initial introduction the bout began, Amir Khan VS. Dave the Artist Kelly. Why the artist? Because I am always on the canvas Ding Ding Round 1 We touched gloves and were dancing around the centre of the ring, I jabbed him with a joke then I swung a right funny story; he didn t flinch then I hit him with my Frank Bruno story, it was probably a bit below the belt and after a warning from the referee we carried on. We showed Amir and Harry our Daisy Promo which is a DVD of our TV Appearances including Secret Millionaire, Sports Relief, The One Show and many more. The DVD is quite emotional and shows the great work we have done with young disabled people and their families over the years. I think the towel was thrown in by Amir s corner but that might have just been to wipe a tear from his eye.
Ding Ding round 2 We showed Amir and Harry the skills and grace of blind football; they were up for it and both wore blindfolds and they soon realised the importance of good communication, trust and empathy. Using techniques such as control, dribble and pass they soon got the hang of it but I think the referee gave Amir a standing count of eight.
Ding Ding Round 3 This is where Amir and Harry came into their own, we were now in their domain. Amir put everyone into pairs; he had us jabbing with the left, hooking with the right, hooking with the left and uppercut to the chin. I was sparring with Amir, Harry had given me some vital tips; jab, jab, hook, keep your guard up, straight right to the head, beads of sweat were dripping down my forehead. Amir was like a cobra he could strike at any time, Harry was about to send in a right Ding Ding! Saved by the bell.
Ding Ding Round 4 What a lucky blind man I am, getting boxing advice from a world champion and sparring with a champion in the making. This was over-whelming, my knees buckled, I was on the ropes. The buzz of everyone getting involved listening to Amir taking in his every word. Watching Harry with his quick hands and even faster feet. This gave me my second wind which was lucky as my first wind was more like a gentle breeze.
Ding Ding Round 5 When it comes to a true professional a world s number one, indeed a champion; Amir Khan is a world beater. He came, he saw, he conquered. He came to Daisy, he saw the work we do and he conquered our hearts. Amir is such a good sport;, he agreed to a rematch and invited Daisy along to his boxing gym In Bolton. The contracts have been signed and it can be seen live on SKY; the rematch between Dave Kelly blind man with a vision, and the undisputed world s number one nicest bloke Amir Khan and in his corner Harry.
A great big thanks to Amir Khan, his brother Harry, their team and Sports Relief who came along to Daisy Inclusive UK and put smiles on the faces of everyone who met them. Dave Kelly Managing Director - Daisy Inclusive UK