ISLAMABAD: The Super Boxing League will also be open to female boxers of Pakistan, said British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan on Monday.

While speaking to the media, Amir said he has taken the idea from his partner in India who started something similar there. ?If India can host boxing [tournaments] then Pakistan has more talent [for the sport].?

Present with Amir was a British envoy, who said he will try to get the English cricket team to play in Pakistan, in an attempt to promote sports at an international level in the country.

About the boxing league, Amir said it will be a professional platform as he wants to the sport to flourish in Pakistan. Moreover, he added, each city of the country will also have academies to train people for boxing.

Amir added that he will be starting the league either in December or earlier next year.